Muck Partners with The Fabulous Beekman Boys
The Original Muck Boot Company announced the brand’s first fashion collaboration with The Fabulous Beekman Boys. Inspired by the growing farm-to-table movement, Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell transplanted themselves from New York City to a farm
REI Report Shows Growing Scrutiny of Factories in Wake of Rana Plaza
REI saw instances of non-compliance with its Factory Code of Conduct quadruple in 2013 as auditors increased their scrutiny of building safety in the wake of fires and the Rana Plaza factory collapse…
Hoka One One to Sponsor U.S. Bank OC Marathon
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, has become the official footwear sponsor of the upcoming U.S. Bank OC Marathon in Newport Beach, CA, scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 4, 2014…
Investor Group led by Bernard Mariette Purchases Lolë Parent
A group of strategic and financial investors led by Bernard Mariette, CEO & President of Coalision Inc., have purchased a majority interest in Coalision from Kilmer Capital Partners. This investment will enable Coalision's growing activewear brand Lo
Callaway Golf’s Q1 Net Income Improves 15 Percent
Callaway Golf Company reported its first-quarter showed a 22 percent increase in sales, driven by double digit growth in woods (+33 percent), irons (+29 percent), and golf balls (+24 percent). Additionally, income from operations increased 54 percent to $
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Programs Create Jobs and Money
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announce that a peer-reviewed analysis finds that the agency’s habitat restoration programs are extraordinary engines for the U.S. economy…
NSSF Report: Mobile Eye Helps Explain What Truly Attracts Customers
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has issued a new report whose findings are based on the use of mobile eye-tracking technology to reveal what really attracts shoppers to products…
Mountain Biking Gets Boost From State Parks’ Seeking Self Sufficiency
National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) agreements to establish high school mountain biking leagues in Alabama and Virginia marked several milestones for the non-profit and mountain biking at large…
Yue Yuen Strike Enters Third Day
Workers at some plants of Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings in Dongguan in Guangdong province went on strike for a third day on Wednesday, according to employees and labor-rights activists…
PrimaLoft Taps Sentemenetes to Spearhead Fabric and Fleece Unit
PrimaLoft, Inc. has hired 30-year textile and apparel industry veteran Chris Sentementes to lead its Performance Fabric and Fleece unit. As business development manager for the unit, Sentemenets will leverage more than 30 years in the industry to increase
Vans Hires VP of Marketing
Vans announced that Fara Howard has joined Vans as global vice president of marketing, reporting to Vans President Kevin Bailey.
Howard joins Vans from Dell…
Skins Hires Florida Rep
Skins, the world’s leader in gradient compression sportswear, has announced the newest edition to the team, Eric Law, who will be serving as the new Florida representative. Eric will be based out of Tampa…
Body Glove Adds Maz Quinn as Endorser
Body Glove International announced that Body Glove New Zealand has signed Maz Quinn, one of the most successful and well-known surfers to ever come out of New Zealand…
Nike Partners with USATF
USA Track & Field (USATF) and Nike, Inc. announced an expansion of their partnership that will significantly increase support of USATF programs, athletes and competitive groups. The new partnership marks an ongoing commitment from Nike to the sport in a s
Amer Sports Gives Wilson Exec Winter, Outdoor and Cycle Brands
Amer Sports said Bill Kirchner, VP-US Sales for Wilson Sporting Goods Co., has been promoted to the VP sales-Americas for Amer Sports. In this new position, Kirchner will add Canada and Latin America to his Wilson brand responsibilities while adding Amer
