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Tsukihoshi Partners With Autism Speaks
Tsukihoshi announced its support of Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization…
Rick Paterno is New Highline United CEO
Highline United Holdings Ltd. named Rick Paterno to the newly created position of company president and CEO. Highline United's footwear brands that include Elie Tahari, Ellen Tracy, Ash, French Connection, Jean Michel Cazabat, Luxury Rebel and Julian
NSSF Releases Statement in Response to Biden Commission Recommendations
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) released a statement on Jan. 16 in response to gun control recommendations made by the Biden Commission the day prior…
Outdoor Research Extends Apparel Offerings for FW 2013
Outdoor Research will continue to expand its offerings of technical outdoor apparel, technical sportswear, gloves, hats and outdoor accessories for Fall 2013 at next week's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market…
Surf Expo Expands With Addition Of The Boardroom
Surf Expo, the world's leading trade show for the boardsports and beach lifestyle industries, is expanding its audience to consumers with the addition of The Boardroom International Surfboard Show to its September 6-8, 2013 show…
Oboz Footwear Appoints Marketing Coordinator
Oboz Footwear has expanded its in-house team at its Bozeman, MT headquarters with the hiring of Jen Radick as marketing coordinator and Pam Malyurek as controller…
Bergans of Norway Named Bluesign System Partner
Bergans of Norway has joined as a Bluesign system partner, the company announced today. The partnership will give Bergans access to textile supply line experts to help further minimize its environmental impact…
Broder Bros., Co. Acquires Denver’s Imprints Wholesale
Broder Bros., Co., the nation's largest distributor of imprintable apparel, announced the acquisition of Imprints Wholesale. The acquisition of Imprints Wholesale represents the first by Broder since 2006 and the first since private investment firm L
Goode Partners Acquires Sneaker Villa
Goode Partners has purchased ownership interest in Sneaker Villa, Inc., the Philadelphia-based urban footwear chain. Since its first store opened in 1989, the company has grown to over 50 units in several key Northeastern and Midwestern markets, more than
Biden Begins Examining Remedies to Nation’s Gun Violence
A task force appointed by President Obama to examine how to reduce gun violence held its first meeting Wednesday with Vice President Joe Biden at the helm and many members of the cabinet in attendance…
Scott Sports to Launch Ski Boot Line at ORWM 2013
Scott Sports announced it plans to introduce Scott ski boots into the market. Beginning at the 2013 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, the Swiss company will introduce a line of ski boots which includes boots intended for alpine, ski mountaineering, freeski
Sporting Goods Sales Grew 0.5 percent in November
Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores’ sales increased 0.5 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month in November and increased 7.9 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported. That compared to an increase of 0
Puma’s Chief Supply Chain Officer to Leave
Puma announced Reiner Seiz, the company's chief supply chain officer, will not extend his current contract. After 23 years at Puma, Seiz will relinquish his duties Jan. 31 to pursue other opportunities. His successor will be announced at a later date
Rock/Creek StumpJump 50K Raises $36,000
The Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k 2012 race raised $36,000 for trail building and preservation in greater Chattanooga, organizers announced…
Mizuno Re-Signs Jennie Finch
Mizuno USA, Inc. re-signed two-time Olympic Medalist and 2010 Amateur Softball Association Female athlete of the year, Jennie Finch, to a multi-year contract extension. Finch partnered with Mizuno in 2002…
