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Recreation on Federal Lands Supports 388,000 Jobs

The 437 million recreational visits to lands managed by the U.S. Department of Interior in 2010 supported more than 388,000 jobs nationwide and contributed over $44 billion in economic activity, according to an annual report released this week by the depa

Above the Rim Signs Street Baller Corey Williams

Above the Rim (ATR), the basketball brand owned by Collective Brands, announced its endorsement deal with streetball legend Corey “Homicide” Williams. Under the terms of the deal, Williams will endorse ATR footwear and apparel and serve as an active brand

Crocs CEO Wins Turnaround Award

Crocs, Inc. announced that John McCarvel, the company's chief executive officer and president, was awarded the Stevie Award for turnaround executive of the year at the 2011 American Business Awards…

Nordsrom Secures Credit Line

Nordstrom, Inc. has completed a new five-year $600 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility. The new facility replaces a $650 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility that was scheduled to mature in August 2012…

Rocky Brands Licenses Name for Belts and Accessories

Rocky Brands has signed a multi-year licensing agreement to allow 3D Belt Company to design, manufacture and sell belts, wallets and cell phone cases under the Rocky and Georgia Boot brands…

Lululemon Sets Date for Twofer Stock Split

The Lululemon Athletica Inc. board of directors has established July 8, 2011 as the record date for the previously announced two-for-one stock split of the company's common stock…

Genesco Acquires UK Retailer; Journeys Q2 Comps Up 15 Percent

Genesco Inc. has acquired Schuh Group Ltd., a specialty retailer of casual and athletic footwear based in the United Kingdom for roughly $113 million plus earn out payments. Genesco also disclosed same-store sales increased 14% in the second quarter to da

Outdoor Nation National Congress Convenes Today

Outdoor Nation's 2011 summit series kicked off Thursday in New York City with a National Congress representing all 50 States, followed by three-day regional Youth Summits in New York City, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Denver and San Francisco from June 24

New Balance Reports Strong Growth in Licensed Stores

New Balance announced that its U.S. licensed stores have seen increased year over year sales for the past 9 straight months, with strong comparative sales growth in the past four months: Feb: 9.3 percent, March: 9.0 percent, April: 6 percent, May: 1 perce

Leave No Trace Focuses on Over-loved Mt. Rainier

In June, the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is hosting two community events in Seattle, focusing on reversing the recreational impact at Mount Rainier National Park, one of the nation's most popular outdoor adventure destinations…

Conservation Alliance Elects Two Directors

The Conservation Alliance membership elected Gareth Martins, director of marketing at Osprey Packs, and Kate Ketschek, director of marketing and public relations for NEMO Equipment to new three-year terms on the Alliance board of directors…

RECALL: Harbinger Fitness

About 4,169 Ab Straps exercise equipment from Harbinger Fitness, of Fairfield, CA are being recalled. The plastic buckle on the ab straps can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers…