CalPERS on Tuesday moved to unload $5 million worth of investments in Smith & Wesson and Sturm Ruger and follows the Dec. 14 shootings in Newtown, CO…
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Foot Locker Elects Maxine Clark to its Board of Directors
Foot Locker, Inc.'s Board of Directors elected Maxine Clark as a director of the Company. Clark is currently chief executive bear of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc…
Oscar Pistorius Loses Ad Deals With Nike, Oakley
Nike Inc. confirmed that it had no plans to use Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, the South African sports star was charged with murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend, in future campaigns. Oakley also suspended its contract with Pistorius…
OIA Releases State-by-State Economic Impact Study
In its quest for respect on Capitol Hill and state houses across the country, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released last week reports estimating the economic impact of outdoor recreation in all 50 states…
Igloo Products Names David C. Thornhill New EVP and COO
Igloo Products Corp., the nation’s largest designer, manufacturer and marketer of coolers, announced that David C. Thornhill has been appointed its new executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Yakima Teams with Suburu to Support Leave No Trace Center
Yakima Yakima is outfitting five Subarus with Yakima products, including rack systems, as part of its new partnership with Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. The nonprofit, which teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly, will use the Su
Deuter USA and Ortovox Announce New Rep Assignments
Deuter USA and Ortovox announced added responsibilities for Kevin Cox in the South Central and Midwest territories along with new sales reps in the Southwest, Mid Atlantic and Hawaii territories…
Black Diamond’s Acquisitions Fuel 33 Percent Q4 Growth
Black Diamond, Inc. reported that based on preliminary unaudited information, it expects to report fourth quarter 2012 total sales of approximately $48.4 million, up approximately 33 percent from $36.3 million in the year-ago quarter. It expects revenues
PVH Corp. Completes Acquisition of Speedo-Parent
PVH Corp. completed its acquisition of The Warnaco Group, Inc.. The combined company includes a diversified portfolio of iconic brands led by Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, as well as its heritage brands – Van Heusen, IZOD, ARROW, Bass, Speedo, Olga and
Cleveland Golf/Srixo Appoints VP, Business Developmentl, U.S.
Cleveland Golf/Srixon is pleased to announce that Scott Carlyle has been named Vice President of Business Development for Cleveland Golf/Srixon – U.S.A…
Wenonah Canoe’s Chichanowski Receives LaBrant Award
Mike Cichanowski, owner and founder of Wenonah Canoe, Inc. recently received “The LaBrant Award” from the United States Canoe Association. Originally established in 1980, the award recognizes individuals from both the canoeing public and the outdoor indus
Asics Becomes Title Sponsor of LA Marathon
Asics has signed on as title sponsor of the LA Marathon. Los Angeles is the first US marathon where Asics holds a title sponsorship. The title sponsorship runs through 2015. Asics replaces Honda as featured sponsor of LA Marathon…
Military Technology Company Launches Boot Camp Workouts Shoe
SKYDEX Technologies, Inc. announced releasing its camouflage Battle Trainer athletic shoe for military and consumers…
Nike’s Knight Issues Statement Defending Joe Paterno
Nike co-founder Phil Knight issued a statement on Monday criticizing the Freeh report's characterization of former Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno in the child sex abuse scandal involving assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, calling the Freeh r
Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas Hires Digital Marketing Director
Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas, the parent of Salomon, appointed Evin Catlett as the new digital marketing manager. In her new position, Catlett will lead, manage and execute holistic digital marketing strategies for the Amer Sports brand portfol
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