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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…
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…
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
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…
Mophie Partners with Mammoth Mountain to Displace POV Video Cameras
Mophie signed an exclusive three-year partnership agreement with Mammoth Mountain to be its official POV video camera sponsor and mobile device protective case sponsor. Mophie recently released OutRide, a wide-angle, waterproof iPhone case and mounting sy
Catalyst Communication Names New President, Hires Industry Veteran to Advise Retailers
Catalyst Communication announced that Lynn Guissinger has been named president of the company. Catalyst also announced that it has hired industry veteran, Mercedes Ross, to work with bicycle retailers…
Earth Treks to Open Climbing Center in Golden, CO
Earth Treks Climbing Centers will open a new climbing center in Golden, CO, in late 2013. Earth Treks Golden will be Earth Treks’ fourth climbing center and first outside of Maryland…
Bridgedale Appoints Terramar as US and Canadian Distributor
Bridgedale, the UK’s technical outdoor and ski sock brand, has appointed Terramar Sports Inc. as their distributor for the USA and Canada…
OIA Announces December Outdoor University Lineup
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) unveiled its December Outdoor University lineup, with sessions focusing on sustainability topics, exploring new export markets, and search engine optimization. In addition, it added four more sessions from OIA Rendezvous
HanesBrands to Take Charge to Reduce Debt
HanesBrands announced it will use its strong cash position to reduce long-term debt this year by another $250 million and reduce interest expense in 2013 by prepaying half of its $500 million of 8 Percent Senior Notes Due 2016 a year earlier than original
