Adidas Outdoor signed rock climber Kai Lightner, 16, to its team of athletes…
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Victorinox Wins $9.8M Verdict in Trademark Suit
Victorinox Swiss Army Inc. has been awarded approximately $9.8 Million and injunctive relief in its suit against Dallas-based The B & F System, Inc., and a trademark infringement case it filed against…
G-Form Hires Michael DeLeon as VP Global Marketing
G-Form, a maker of impact protection gear for action and team sports, named Michael DeLeon as VP of Global Marketing. He will lead the company's strategic marketing approach…
Mountain High Outfitters to Break Ground on 10th Location
Mountain High Outfitters expects to open its tenth retail location by year end to cap off a busy four months of opening, relocating, expanding and remodeling stores in Alabama and Georgia…
Under Armour’s Q3 Earnings Rise 13 Percent on 28 Percent Sales Gain
Under Armour Inc. again lifted its outlook for the year after reporting strong third-quarter results. Net revenues increased 28 percent and expanded 31 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Footwear led the category gains, up 61 percent. Apparel climbed 23
W.L. Gore Launches New Insulation Tech for Fall ’16, Updates Windstopper
W.L. Gore & Associates wants outdoor and fitness consumers to rely on its apparel technologies beyond just its iconic waterproof-breathable Gore-Tex…
Outdoor and Athletic Brands Push for Global Labor Standard
Adidas Group, Columbia Sportswear Co., Nike, REI, VF Corp. and Outdoor Industry Association were among the organizations to call Wednesday for a single standard for working conditions in the global apparel and footwear manufacturing sector…
Laird Hamilton Launches Surf Line
Laird Hamilton, big-wave surfer, launched Laird Apparel LLC, a business venture between three core partners: Chief Creative Officer William Cawley, President Tim Garrett and Hamilton…
Quiksilver Bankruptcy Ruling Keeps Oaktree Rescue on Track
A federal bankruptcy judge cleared the way Thursday for a takeover of Quiksilver Inc. by the private equity firm Oaktree Capital Partners LP, while leaving the door open for superior offers…
Prana Holds Grand Opening for Palo Alto Store
Prana celebrated their newest location in Palo Alto with the local community, brand executives and ambassadors at Town & Country Village on Saturday, Oct. 10th…
Quiksilver Financing Package Approved by Bankruptcy Judge
Quiksilver Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved the full amount of its $175 million debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing package provided by affiliates of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and Bank of
Finish Line Launches #FNLRunsSF for Nike Women’s Half Marathon
The Finish Line, Inc. has launched a campaign, titled “#FNLRunsSF,” focused on the needs of female customers surrounding the Nike Women’s Half Marathon San Francisco on Oct. 18…
Nike Opens East Los Angeles Community Store
Nike has opened Nike East Los, its latest Community Store, located at Whittier (on the Latino Walk of Fame) and S. McDonnell Avenue…
Skip Yowell Remembered For Shaping Industry’s Heart and Soul
Skip Yowell's passing last week triggered a stream of eulogies crediting the JanSport co-founder as one of the most enduring and endearing figures in the industry. Praise streamed in from everyone from VF Corp. CEO Eric Wiseman to Yowell's forme
Performance Bicycle Sponsors US Army Stg. Blake Johnson
Performance Bicycle has partnered with the Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF) to sponsor US Army Stg. Blake Johnson when he represents Team USA at the Invictus Games in May 2016…
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