Aetrex Calls Out Five Celebrity Foot Health Offenders
Aetrex is launching a new “Free Shoes for Life” sweepstakes – a promotion that awards shoppers with a new pair Aetrex shoes each year for the rest of their life. The comfort brand launched the campaign while calling out several celebrities – including Lad
Dwyane Wade to Leave Jordan Brand
The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade confirmed rumours that he has parted ways with Nike and its Jordan brand. Sources said Wade is signing an endorsement deal with Li Ning…
NRF: Holiday Sales to Rise 4.1 Percent in 2012
Tempered by political and fiscal uncertainties but supported by signs of improvement in consumer confidence, holiday sales this year are expected to increase 4.1 percent to $586.1 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF)…
Lafuma Group in Discussions to Sell Le Chameau
Marwyn Management Partners plc said it has entered into exclusive discussions with Paris-based Lafuma regarding the acquisition by MMP of Le Chameau SAS. Le Chameau is a French-based producer of high-end rubber boots, footwear and apparel…
Drift Americas Adds Two Team Members
Drift added Marc Oste and Kristi Anderson to its Drift Americas team. Oste will specialize in customer service, tech support and special events coordination. Anderson will be the business development and e-commerce manager…
Survey: Football-Playing Dads Support Tackle Football
Despite increasing awareness about concussion dangers for young athletes, a new national survey reveals 90 percent of men who played tackle football at the high school level or higher who suffered or suspected they suffered a concussion want their sons to
300 Outdoor Executives Expected to Volunteer at OIA Rendezvous
Outdoor Industry Association® expects more than 300 executives from the outdoor industry will fan out across Boston Friday, Oct. 3 to participate in four service projects as part of OIA Rendezvous, the organization's annual executive leadership and e
Black Diamond Completes Acquisition of PIEPS
Black Diamond, Inc. completed its acquisition of PIEPS Holding GmbH and its operating subsidiary, PIEPS GmbH, a leading Austrian designer and marketer of avalanche beacons and snow safety products, from the SEIDEL Group, a family-owned group of companies
Mammut Names Sales Manager for Pacific Northwest
Mammut has recently appointed Jeff Krahenbuhl as their new Pacific Northwest Territory manager. Joining the seasoned sales force of the Mammut Sports Group, Krahenbuhl will bring his eight years of outdoor brand sales experience to a rapidly growing sales
Nation’s Best Sports Pushes Back Specialty Outdoor Market to July
Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) has moved its NBS Specialty Outdoor Market from its usual June date to July 17-19, 2013. The show, which will take place in Austin, TX, services NBS members' Camping, Paddle Sports and Water Sports categories…
Etonic Sold to Weisfeld Group and Anthony LandS Footwear
Lotto Sport Italia has sold Etonic Worldwide brand to Etonic Holdings, LLC, a venture partnered by the Weisfeld Group and Anthony L&S Footwear. Terms were not disclosed…
Taos Footwear Promotes Langrell to Chief Operating Officer
Taos Footwear, the women’s footwear brand influenced by the American Southwest, announced the promotion of Bill Langrell to chief operating officer…
Powderhorn Names NorCal Sports Group to Rep in Tahoe Region
Powderhorn named NorCal Sports Group (NCSG) as its new sales agency for northern California and Nevada…
Minnetonka Moccasin Sues Target Stores
Minnetonka Moccasin Inc. has sued Target Corp. for allegedly selling replicas that copy the moccasin maker's beaded thunderbird design…
Accell Group to Introduce Electric Mountain Bikes to U.S.
Winora Group is preparing to launch a line of mountain bikes powered by 250-watt Bosch motors in the U.S. next year in collaboration with fellow Accell Group company Currie Technologies of California. The German-made bikes will be sold under Winora's
