GrovTec Adds to Sales and Marketing Team
GrovTec US, Inc., manufacturer of American made firearm slings, sling swivels, ammunition accessories and firearm bore cleaner has announced the the hire of Annie Foster as administrative sales assistant…
Hugelmeyer Relinquishes Top Spot at OIA, Ready for Next Adventure
In a decision that surprised many, Outdoor Industry Association President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer announced his resignation Tuesday, saying that after nearly 15 years of building up the trade association's financial and political capital, it is time
Nat Geo Names Craghoppers Licensed Apparel Partner
National Geographic has selected U.K.-based Craghoppers to provide National Geographic-branded apparel for the United States, Canada, and Mexico at stand-alone retail and online stores under an exclusive licensing agreement…
GoPro Founders Prompt Furor
GoPro Inc. founders Nicholas and Jill Woodman caused a furor Thursday when they announced that J.P. Morgan had released 5.82 million shares of GoPro stock they had gifted to a foundation and that investors thought were subject to lock up restrictions. It
Nike Delays Launch of LeBron 12 Basketball Shoes
Nike has delayed the launch of the new Lebron 12 shoes due to product quality issues. In a brief statement on its website, Nike said, “Product quality is a priority for Nike. Due to a small cosmetic issue with some of the LEBRON 12 shoes we have delayed t
Exponent Renews Corporate Partnership with SFIA
A leader in engineering and scientific consulting, Exponent has renewed its corporate partnership with the SFIA, maintaining its Gold level Partner status. As a founding Corporate Partner, Exponent’s expertise will continue to be highlighted through
Prana Set To Make Biggest Increase Yet In Fair Trade Offerings For 2015
Prana, the first major apparel company in North America to offer Fair Trade Certified styles in partnership with Fair Trade USA, announced plans to grow its Fair Trade Factory offerings to 45 pieces for Spring 2015, an increase of more than 400 percent fr
Charles River Apparel Adds Sales Reps
Charles River Apparel, the manufacturer of outerwear and performance apparel, added three outside sales representatives to handle growing accounts in Texas, Oklahoma, and Western New York and Pennsylvania…
Nuun Launches Hydration Testing Program
Nuun, the maker of electrolyte enhanced drink tablets, is debuting an athlete hydration testing program in Kona at the Ironman World Championships…
Escalade Sells Information Security Business
Escalade, Inc. completed the sale of its information security business on Oct. 1, 2014. As previously announced in August 2014, Escalade's strategic plan is to focus on its sporting goods business…
Fila to Sponsor Dutch Skating Team
Fila Korea signed a sponsorship contract with the Dutch Skating Federation (KNSB) to support the national skating teams of the Netherlands. Fila will supply jerseys, training wear, and shoes to the 150 speed skaters, short track skaters, and inline skater
Shoe Carnival Raises Awareness for Breast Cancer Research
With the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Shoe Carnival is helping promote awareness with pink wristbands at every domestic location…
Eddie Bauer Expedition Loses Member to Avalanche
Eddie Bauer expressed condolences for the death Monday of a woman killed by an avalanche during an expedition it is sponsoring in Argentina, Outside.com reported…
RIDE Snowboards Hires Northwest Sales Representative
RIDE Snowboards has addes Topher Laws to their team as a new sales representative…
Dr. Cool Contending for ITMA Future Materials Award
Dr. Cool, the fabric wrap that combines ice and compression, has been named a finalist in the inaugural ITMA Future Materials Awards “Best Innovation – Sports and Outdoor Apparel Textiles” category…
