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OIA Appoints Backwoods CEO to Second Term as Chair

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) named Jennifer Mull, CEO of Backwoods, Inc., as its chair for a second term in a row and named Toad&CO CEO Gordon Seabury 1st1st vice chair and Mountain Equipment Co-op CEO David Labistouras 2nd vice chair. Rounding out

Smith and Wesson Fills VP Sales Position

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation announced that it has hired Andrew Coccari, Jr. to fill the newly created position of senior vice president of sales and marketing, effective August 11, 2014…

Backcountry.com’s Future in Play

Liberty Interactive Corporation is reevaluating the optimal structure and best alignment of its Liberty Digital Commerce Group assets, including Backcountry.com, following its agreement to sell the group's Provide Commerce businesses to FTD Companies

Lenzing Says Jumbo Tencel Plant Up and Running

The Lenzing Group has successfully initiated production at its new Tencel jumbo production facility, the largest in the world, at a site in its native Austria. The plant is in the midst of ramping up production of the wood-based fiber, which has gained po

Belk Names Zant as New Merchandising Chief

Belk, Inc. has appointed David Zant as president and chief merchandising officer effective Aug. 11. Zant follows Kathryn Bufano, who resigned this week to accept the role of CEO at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc…

Balega Raises Funds for Black Rhino Wildlife Trus

Balega, the performance sock brand in the run and outdoor specialty markets, announced its support of the Black Rhino Wildlife Trust with the launch of their anti-poaching rhino fundraising campaign to take place during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2014

U.S. Distributor Acquires Noat

Steve and Susan Lax have acquired Israeli sandal maker Naot, which they have long distributed in the United States through their company Yaleet. The couple plan to continue manufacturing sandals at Naot's factory in the West Bank, which employs 700 m

Zensah Compression Signs Kara Goucher

Zensah, the athletic compression company, has partnered with Kara Goucher, elite American long-distance runner and two-time Olympian. The American running icon has been dealing with multiple injuries and is ready to start running again, with the help of Z

Cutters Gloves Signs Jamaal Charles

Cutters Gloves, the creators of C-TACK performance grip material, announced the addition of All-Pro Kansas City running back Jamaal Charles to its roster of world-class athletes…