A New York entrepreneur has begun soliciting consumer input on a new line of technical apparel he claims will offer better fitting and lower priced waterproof-breathable garments than what is currently offered by Patagonia, The North Face, Arc'teryx
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Sierra Designs New Product Designer to Redesign Line From Scratch
Sierra Designs named Chase Schofield to the newly created position of product designer, where he will be tasked with redesigning the brand's sleeping bags, tents and backpacks from scratch…
Phil Knight Pledges $500 Million to Cancer Research
Nike co-founder and Chairman Phil Knight and wife Penny have pledged $500 million to kick-start a $1 billion cancer research initiative at the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Knight said the pledge is contingent on OH
Zoot Sports Appoints Footwear Director and U.S. Sales Manager
Zoot Sports, celebrating its 30th year in business, hired Aaron Azevedo as its director of global footwear and Eric Merk in the role of Zoot’s U.S. sales manager. Most recently, Azevedo was SVP of footwear at DC Shoes. Merk was most recently VP, Nor
Fanzz Acquires Just Sports
Fanzz, the fan chain owned by the parent of the Utah Jazz, is acquiring Just Sports, another fan chain that operates 27 stores in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Fanzz has 94 stores in 19 Western states…
Pendleton Woolen Mills Explores Global Growth Opportunities
Pendleton Woolen Mills has hired brand consultant Meriwether Group to explore growth opportunities for the iconic brand, which is among a handful of companies still weaving wool fabrics in the United States…
K2 Sports Taps Malczyk as Brand Manager for Line, Full Tilt,
K2 Sports has appointed Josh Malczyk as global brand director of its Line ski and Full Tilt boot brands. Malczyk will assume these responsibilities immediately and will continue to be based at K2 Sports’ Global Headquarters in Seattle, WA…
Deckers Outdoor Fills Top Post at Teva From Within
Deckers Outdoor Corporation appointed Jeffrey Bua as president of its Teva brand, which saw sales decline 8.5 percent in 2012 after two consecutive years of double-digit growth…
Dicks SG To Open Second Field and Stream in Kentucky
Field & Stream, operated by Dick's Sporting Goods, is planning on opening its second store this November in Crescent Springs, KY…
NSSF Statement on Colorado Recall Elections
The National Shooting Sports Foundation issued the following statement after the successful recall elections last week of State Senate President John Morse and State Sen. Angela Giron
Report: Rajon Rondo May Leave Nike for Anta
Rajon Rondo, star guard of the Boston Celtics, could be leaving Nike for Chinese shoe company Anta, according to the
Boston Globe. Former Celtic and now Brooklyn Net Kevin Garnett joined Anta as its first marque player a few years ago…
ShopperTrak Forecasts More Sales on Less Traffic During Holidays
ShopperTrak, the provider of shopper analytics, anticipates that while sales during the holiday season of November and December will rise 2.4 percet, total retail store traffic will decrease slightly compared to last year…
Christy Sports Partners with Colorado Ski Country USA
Christy Sports, a 48-door, family-owned ski and snowboard retailer, is partnering with Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) to support its 5th and 6th Grade Passport Programs…
Vail Resorts to Donate $200,000 to Front Range Flood Relief Efforts
Vail Resorts, Inc. will make an immediate $100,000 contribution towards relief efforts from the catastrophic flooding that has occurred in Colorado’s Front Range in the past several days, and additionally it will donate $1 for every season pass sold
FTC Proposes Changes to Wool Products Labeling Rules
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed changes to its Wool Products Labeling Rules as part of its systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides…
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