Toms Shoes Partners with World Vision
Toms Shoes and humanitarian agency World Vision have launched a new partnership to provide children in more than a dozen developing countries with new shoes to protect their health and empower them to stay in school…
Payless Reaches Franchise Deals in Mexico and Indonesia
Collective Brands, Inc. announced that its Payless ShoeSource unit has signed two new franchise deals to bring the Payless retail chain to new international markets beginning next year, including opening Payless stores in Mexico, Indonesia, Malaysia and S
Westcomb Launches E-commerce Site
Westcomb, the Vancouver, BC-based outerwear brand, launched a redesigned website that allows customers to order products directly off its site…
Occupancy Rises at Western Mountain Resorts
Western mountain destinations posted a 15.8% increase in actual occupancy compared to September 2009, according to the latest data released by Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP). This represents the biggest monthly increase in more than two years an
Outdoor Research Selects PR Firm
Outdoor Research has completed an executive leadership restructuring. As a final piece of the preparations, OR announces a partnership with Verde PR & Consulting as its public relations agency of record, effective immediately…
Zuke’s Appoints Marketing Director
Zuke's, which makes all-natural treats and chews, hired Michael McCarthy as its marketing director…
Swimwear Designer Rod Beattie Joins A.H. Schreiber
Swimwear designer Rod Beattie resigned from Apparel Ventures, which recently merged with Manhattan Beachwear, to join the staff of swimwear maker A.H. Schreiber Co. Beattie will set up a West Coast office for A.H. Schreiber, where he will develop a new de
Adidas Launches Signature Shoes for Rose and Howard
Adidas launched signature basketball shoes for NBA stars Derrick Rose and Dwight Howard. Rose, of the Chicago Bulls, will wear Adidas adiZero Rose while Howard, of the Orlando Magic, will wear Adidas Beast…
Shape-ups Campaign to Star Karl Malone
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that the company is launching a series of Shape-ups fitness footwear television spots starring NBA basketball legend Karl Malone along with guest star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The spots follow Shape-up commercials featuring NFL le
NBA Bans Shoe on Claims of Enhanced Performance
For the first time in its 64-year history, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has banned a new line of shoes based on the league’s rule against an “unfair competitive advantage” that increases a player’s vertical leap…
Bushmaster Announces ACR Rifle Product Safety Notice
During routine testing, Bushmaster said it discovered a design flaw in the Bushmaster ACR rifle which could result in multiple rounds firing continuously when the trigger is pulled…
Conservation Treaty Adds Funds to Nine More Cities
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is expanding the availability of challenge funding grants to nine additional cities under the Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds…
Minnesota Artist Wins 2010 Federal Duck Stamp Contest
James Hautman, an artist from Chaska, MN, has been named the winner of the 2010 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest…
Clark Named Vice Chairman of Ruffed Grouse Society
The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) has named Larry Clark as Vice Chairman of its Board of Directors. An avid conservationist, fisherman and upland bird hunter, Clark, a New York City resident, is a Life Sponsor of the organization and was recently recognized
Adidas Expands Partnership with Sennheiser
Audio specialist Sennheiser and sporting goods manufacturer Adidas are extending their joint headphone line with the addition of the CX 680i Sports, MX 680i Sports, OMX 680i Sports and PMX 680i Sports models, designed for use with the iPhone…