Flip Flop Shops, a new concept focused on footwear and sandals, has launched a nationwide expansion effort to recruit franchisees. With seven U.S. locations open, Flip Flop Shops is calling for 236 stores across the country within five years…
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Timberland Sells GoLite Footwear to Former Exec…
New England Footwear LLC on Friday closed a deal to acquire the GoLite footwear business from The Timberland Company. Douglas Clark, who was previously VP of Timberland’s Invention Factory, formed Portsmouth, NH-based New England Footwear two weeks ago. H
Columbia Sponsors Tour de France Team
Columbia Sportswear Company has agreed to sponsor world-ranked Team High Road for three years in a deal that will put its brand front and center at this year's Tour de France. The agreement includes both the men's and women's professional c
ASR Launches MMA Trade Show
ASR has launched a new sister show, Virtue: Powered by ASR. Virtue, held across the street from ASR at the new Hard Rock Hotel, will feature lifestyle collections inspired from the cultures of mixed martial arts (MMA), freestyle motocross (FMX), tattoo cu
Congress Considers Banning BPA in Containers…
Representative Edward J. Markey (D-MA) has introduced the “Ban Poisonous Additives (BPA)” Act to prohibit the use of the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) in all food and beverage containers. BPA is prevalent in plastic bottles and most baby bottles and the lin
Duty Relief on Outerwear Tied to Aiding U.S .Firms
The Outdoor Industry Association is working with an Oregon Congressmen on a bill that would eliminate import duties on performance outerwear in exchange for a short-term “assessment.” The assessment would fund training of U.S. textile and apparel workers
Asics Sues Steven Madden Over Infringing Trademark
Asics America Corp. launched a lawsuit against Steven Madden Ltd., claiming the company infringed on Asics’ trademark stripe design. According to documents filed in a California district court, Asics alleged that Madden’s Stryker, Swift, Sweeper and Kwick
SportHill Adds Hill to Advisory Board
SportHill has added Vernon W. Hill II, former chairman, president, and CEO of Commerce Bancorp as member of the company's advisory board. Initially an owner of a string of successful Burger King franchises, Hill grew Commerce Bank from one location t
BPA Legislation Introduced in House
Representative Edward J. Markey (D-MA) has introduced the “Ban Poisonous Additives (BPA)” Act to prohibit the use of the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) in all food and beverage containers. The move follows Canada's recommendation to ban the importation o
High Sierra Names new VP of International Sales
Bag and luggage maker High Sierra Sport Companyhas hired Jorge Garces as Vice President of International Sales. Garces has worked at JanSport, Marketing Associate International, Johnson Outdoor Incorporated, Lennox Industries Inc. and The Coleman Company.
Ryders Eyewear Hires Marketing Coordinator
Ryders Eyewear said Jenya Draganov recently was hired as marketing coordinator. She worked in outdoor retail for eight years in the Kootenay region of British Columbia. Her interests include climbing, kayaking, backcountry skiing, surfing and Latin Americ
Kohl’s Relaunches Hang Ten Brand
Kohl’s Corp. is expected to announce a licensing agreement with American Brand Holdings LLC to relaunch the 1960s surf brand — Hang Ten — as a new exclusive line of clothing and accessories for teens and children. The initial launch in spring 2009 will pl
High Sierra Names Pres./International Sales
High Sierra Sport Company, a manufacturer of bags and luggage, announced the appointment of Jorge Garces as Vice President of International Sales. Garces will be responsible for implementing sales and marketing strategies for European, Latin American, Asi
Electric Bike Maker Moving to Bigger Digs
A Boulder, CO. maker of electric-powered bicycles priced at $5,000 and up said it is taking over a former Beech Aircraft building to accommodate a 230% increase in production. Optibike LLC says its 54-pound bike can go 50 miles and up to 35 miles an hour
National Get Outdoors Day Set for Saturday
More than 45 locations will sponsor events for the inaugural National Get Outdoors Day June 14. The event – co-sponsored by the Forest Service and the American Recreation Coalition – is designed to engage urban and multicultural youth in nature-based acti
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