AAFA Welcomes Pending Burma Sanctions Lift
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) welcomed the announcement by the Obama Administration that it will begin the process of lifting sanctions against Burma (also known as Myanmar), including a ban on U.S. imports from that country…
NSAA Sustainable Slopes Annual Report Released
The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) released its 12th Sustainable Slopes Annual Report detailing the ski industry’s 2011/12 progress in implementing the principles of its Environmental Charter.
Moosejaw Expanding Headquarters
Moosejaw has exercised its option to lease an additional 36,878 square feet of space at its headquarters building in Michigan to accommodate its growth…
California State Park Closures On Hold for Two Years After Budget Fiasco
Assembly Bill (AB) 1478 places a two-year moratorium on the closure of state parks. The bill was crafted in response to the discovery in mid-July that now-former officials at the Department of Parks and Recreation concealed a $54 million surplus over a pe
Oil Prices Could Pressure Synthetic Fiber Suppliers
After a year of synthetic fiber prices remaining relatively stable in the midst of a volatile cotton market, gross margin erosion could become a more significant risk among companies using or producing goods such as nylon and polyester if crude oil prices
Nikwax N.A. Hires Newest Rep Agency
Nikwax North America hired Outdoor Marketing Alliance (OMA) as the company’s newest sales rep agency. The sales specialist and marketing group will support Nikwax in 20 states in the Southeast, South Central and Upper Midwest part of the U.S…
U.S. Open Champion Webb Simpson Joins Izod
PVH Corp. announced a multi-year marketing partnership between its Izod brand and 2012 U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson…
Modell’s Makes Donation to Hoboken Charter School
Modell’s Sporting Goods is donating $5,000 worth of equipment to the Hoboken Charter School. A four-alarm fire caused heavy damage to the school's permanent location at 713 Washington St. on Sept. 6, displacing the roughly 200 kindergarten thro
Gatorade Partners with FuelBelt
Gatorade and FuelBelt announced a national multi-year partnership to provide complete customized sports fueling systems and endurance fueling education for training and performance…
Nike Backs Youth Fitness Initiative
A new report titled “Designed to Move” reveals a growing epidemic of physical inactivity threatening the social and economic prosperity of the world. Presented by Nike, The American College of Sports Medicine, The International Council of Science & Physic
Merida Sponsors First UCI World Tour Team
Merida Europe GmbH will provide its bikes to a UCI World Tour team for the first time beginning Jan. 1, 2013. The successfully established UCI Pro Team Lampre have agreed to ride Merida’s high-end equipment for the next three seasons and to compete
Dr. Martens to Open Second NYC Store
Dr. Martens has signed a lease for a 6,200 square feet at 868 Broadway, between West 17th and West 18th streets in Manhattan, according to Crain's NY. It also has a store on Spring Street in the SoHo district that opened two years ago.
Schuh to Open Kids Stores
Schuh, the U.K. teen footwear chain acquired by Journeys-owner Genesco Inc. in June 2011, is launching Schuh Kids, the brand's first store dedicated to children’s footwear. It will iinitially launch in three locations in Braehead in Scotland, L
Consumer Confidence Reaches Seven-Month High
The Conference Board’s sentiment index increased to 70.3, the highest level in seven months, from 61.3 in August, figures from the New York-based private research group showed…
Interbike Reports Solid Attendance Gains
Interbike, North America's largest bicycle trade show, reported total attendance rose 10 percent to 25,536 compared to 2011…
