The Made in California program, which includes an on-line directory of companies and products made in the state, has attracted 250 participating companies, according to the non-profit California Manufacturing Technology Consulting and The Corporation for
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REI Honors Brooks as 2012 Vendor of the Year
In a sign of the growing importance of running to REI, the specialty retailer honored Brooks as its Vendor Partner of the Year award for 2012 at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market last week…
Outdoor Retailer to Remain in Salt Lake City Until At Least 2016
Outdoor Retailer extended its contract with the Salt Palace Convention Center through the end of 2016 last week, giving Salt Lake City two additional years to address complaints that it lacks the exhibition space, lodging and surface transportation needed
Under Armour Inks Endorsement Deal with Knicks Guard
Under Armour has signed an endorsement deal with the New York Knicks guard Raymond Felton. Other NBA endorsers for Under Armour include Brandon Jennings, Kemba Walker, and Greivis Vasquez…
Outdoor Inspiration Award Recipients Honored at OR Winter Market
Winners of the third annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards presented by Adidas Outdoor were honored Jan. 24 at an awards ceremony during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. The awards recognize individuals, groups and companies that motivate others to become acti
PHIT America Initiative Set to Launch
This month, leading sports and fitness industry companies and organizations will launch PHIT America, a year-round, educational, advocacy, and social media marketing campaign designed to reach millions of Americans. PHIT America will combat the obesity an
Sequential Brands Group Closes Heelys Acquisition
Sequential Brands Group, Inc. has completed the merger of Heelys, Inc. Simultaneous with the closing, the previously announced global license agreement with BBC International LLC became effective, making BBC the exclusive licensee for Heelys footwear…
Unifi Announces $50 Million Stock Repurchase Program
Unifi, Inc.'s board of directors approved a new stock repurchase program to acquire up to $50 million of the company's common stock…
Lids to Open Mega-Pop Up for Superbowl
Lids Sports Group is opening a 30,000 square foot pop up shop for the Super Bowl. The shop, the NFL SHOP at Super Bowl Presented by Visa, will be open to the public from Jan. 25 through Feb. 4…
Vibram Worldwide Names Antonio Dus As New CEO
Vibram announced the appointment of Antonio Dus to CEO Vibram Worldwide. Dus will take the reins from Marco Bramani, former CEO, president and grandson of founder Vitale Bramani. Dus previously served as advisor to Bramani. The promotion underscores Vib
Taos Promotes Angilina Douglas To Head of Design
Taos Footwear, the women’s footwear brand based in Torrance, CA, promoted Angilina Douglas to director of design and development…
Outdoor Retailer to Remain in Salt Lake City Through 2016
Outdoor Retailer (OR) organizers, backed by the unanimous support of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) board of directors, has decided that the Winter and Summer Market tradeshows will continue at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City,
Oliberte Appoints U.S. Wholesale Manager
Oliberte Limited, the producer of premium footwear made in Africa, has named Nick Robinson its new U.S. wholesale manager responsible for all wholesale and retail based business…
Panel to Examine Risks Posed by Growing Backcountry Participation
Verde PR & Consulting is presenting “The Business of the Backcountry” Thursday, Jan. 31 at the SIA show in the Backcountry Experience Area, booth #4571 to educate professionals about the new risks posed by growing access to winter-safety gear
Black Diamond Equipment Names Apparel Component Partners
Black Diamond Equipment has partnered with Schoeller Textil, Polartec, PrimaLoft and Pertex as ingredient partners for its Fall 2013 apparel launch…
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