Eco Index Lauded by GreenBiz.com
The outdoor industry has been recognized by GreenBiz.com for its leadership in developing the OIA Eco Index. Developed and tested by more than 100 outdoor, footwear and apparel companies, the Eco Index provides manufacturers a common and scalable way of m
Reebok Extends National Lacrosse League Sponsorship
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced a multi-year extension of their exclusive equipment, footwear and apparel partnership with Reebok. Under the extension, Reebok will remain the official equipment, apparel, uniform and footwear provider of the N
Benchmade Partners with Custom Knife Designers
Benchmade Knife Company has announced new partnerships with three custom designers: Butch Ball, Paul W. Poehlmann, and Bill Harsey, Jr. The company said their world-class custom designs and innovative ideas will allow Benchmade to discover the newest lock
Yes! Golf Assets Auctioned Off in Liquidation
Heritage Global Partners has been selected by the Chapter 7 Trustee to conduct a live auction of assets of ProGear Holdings Inc., owner of the Yes! Golf brand, best known for its putters…
NOLS Buys 200 Acres for Wyoming Medical Campus
The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) has purchased more than 200 acres in Lander, WY for a campus for its Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI) with donations from a Swiss biomedical entrepreneur and a Wyoming ranching family…
LaCrosse Footwear Sees 23% Q4 Revenue Gain
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. said it expects to report sales of approximately $52.1 million in the fourth quarter, up approximately 23% from the same period of 2009. Sales for the fourth quarter of 2010 increased strongly in both the work and outdoor markets..
Mountain Khaki Available for $25 at OR Fundraiser
Mountain Khakis will again sell up to two pairs of its pants for $25 each as part of its 3rd Annual pre-OR C.Y.A. in MK! Conservation Alliance fund-raiser. To take advantage of the deal, you must pick up the pants at MK's booth at Outdoor Retailer…
New Balance Sued Over Toning Shoe Claims
A Californian women has sued New Balance over the advertising claims for its toning shoes. The lawsuit is seeking class-action status. Both Reebok and Skechers are facing similar lawsuits…
Trips for Kids Hires Executive Director for North America
Trips for Kids (TFK) hired Eric Goldman as its new executive director for North America…
Deckers Outdoor Appoints SVP, Emerging Brands
Deckers Outdoor said in a financial filing that effective Dec 28, Colin Clark became senior vice president of emerging brands, international. Previously, Clark served as senior vice president, international…
Mountainsmith Promotes Getzel to Director of Sales and Marketing
Jay Getzel has been promoted to the new position of director of sales and marketing for Mountainsmith, where he will now lead the company’s U.S. and international global growth and expansion efforts in addition to day-to-day management of sales and
Delta Apparel to License Salt Life
Delta Apparel, Inc. entered into a new licensing agreement as an exclusive marketer of Salt Life, maker of beach lifestyle apparel and accessories…
EMS to Outfit Mt Washington Observatory
Eastern Mountain Sports, Inc. has become the official outfitter of Mount Washington Observatory. Under the agreement, EMS will provide gear and apparel for the Observatory's mountaintop weather observers…
Crocs CFO Joins Orbitz
Crocs Inc.'s chief financial officer Russ Hammer has joined travel site Orbitz Worldwide Inc. as its CFO. On Dec. 22, Crocs said Hammer would resign effective Dec. 31, to join an unidentified Chicago-based publicly traded company…
Srixon Signs Graeme McDowel as Endorser
Graeme McDowell, the 2010 U.S. Open champion, has joined Srixon as a member of their PGA Tour staff…
