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
REI Awards $4.6 Million to More than 300 Non-Profits
REI will award $4.6 million in grants this year to more than 300 nonprofit organizations to build on a long-standing commitment to maintain the outdoors and help people connect with recreational opportunities…
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
Timbuk2 Names Distributor for Northern Europe
Timbuk2 has named Tre Pluss AS, led by Henning Hexeberg, to manage the brand’s distribution in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland & Iceland, the U.K. and Germany…
Bogs Outperforms Weyco’s Brown Shoe Brands in Second Quarter
Weyco Group, Inc. reported impressive growth at its Bogs outdoor footwear brand in the second quarter could not offset falling sales of its larger brown shoe brands to department stores and off-price channels….
RECALL: Nevada Toddlers and Girls Moccasins Sold by Sears Canada
Sears Canada Inc. issued a voluntary product recall for Nevada toddlers and girls moccasins in black, yellow and tan colors after discovering the moccasins contain a high concentration of lead. Neither Health Canada nor Sears Canada has received reports o
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
Body Glove Hires Sales Manager for Surf, Wake, and Dive
Body Glove Wetsuits hired Joe McNulty as sales manager for the surf, wake, and dive categories. McNulty spent 8 years with Oakley…
Rusty Surfboards Hires VP of Sales
Rusty Surfboards, Inc. hired Royce Cansler as vice president of sales.
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…
