Toe sock specialist Injinji has expanded its San Diego, CA-based world headquarters. In an effort to “foster rapid growth and subsequent local hires,” the company said it has acquired an additional 8,500-square-foot office space in its building located at
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MEC Invests $730,000 in Community-Based Grants
Candian-based Mountain Equipment Co-Op invested more than $730,000 for 76 community-based projects in nine provinces. The grants range in dollar value from $1,200 to $50,000…
FIFA Acknowledges Problems with World Cup Ball
FIFA has finally acknowledged that there may be something wrong with the Jabulani World Cup ball, but won't act on the problem until after the tournament…
Amazon to Relaunch Apparel/Footwear with Upscale Push
Amazon is reportedly hiring new developers and graphic designers with high-end fashion backgrounds as part of a more upscale approach to selling apparel and footwear…
2010-2011 Duck Stamp Debuts at Hanover, MD Bass Pro Shops
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will host the First Day of Sale for the 2010-2011 Federal Duck Stamp and Junior Duck Stamp on June 25 at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, located at Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD…
CamelBak Uses Outdoor Nation to Launch Micro-grant Program
CamelBak unveiled a $5,000 micro-grant program at the Outdoor Nation Youth Summit and Festival in New York City this weekend. Ten summit delegates with the most innovative, creative and engaging ideas for motivating people in their home towns to ditch dis
Dick’s SG to Ramp Up Store Expansion in 2011
Dick's Sporting Goods expects to accelerate its store opening growth by 30% above the rate of stores opened last year and what it plans to open this year. DKS opened 24 Dick's SG stores last year and expects to open “at least 25” in 2010. Expans
Merrell and Chaco Announce Key Promotions
Both Merrell and Chaco promoted key team members. Chaco will get two dedicated sales managers while Merrell will continue its commitment to outdoor specialty retailers with a dedicated manager overseeing this important channel of distribution…
Under Armour Partners with IMG Soccer Academy
IMG Academies announced a deal for Under Armour to become the official apparel and shoe provider to the IMG Soccer Academy…
Specialized to Host San Diego Job Fair Next Week
Specialized Bicycle Co. will be recruiting staff at a job fair next week in San Diego for more than 30 positions at its headquarters in Morgan Hill, CA…
Congress Poised to Act on Renminbi
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) said that if China or the Obama Administration do not act “promptly” after next week's G20 summit in Toronto to address growing complaints about the renminbi being undervalued, that Congress wi
Bushnell, Leupold and Stevens Settle Lawsuits
Bushnell Inc. said it has settled its lawsuits with Leupold & Stevens relating to the Leupold True Ballistic Range® (TBR) technology, and the Bushnell Angle Range Compensation (ARC) technology…
ATK Receives $14 mm Contract to Supply ASF
Alliant Techsystems said it has received a $41 million contract modification to supply additional non-standard (non-NATO) ammunition to the Afghan Security Forces (ASF), under an existing three-year contract with the U.S. Army…
JanSports Partners with International Mountain Guides
JanSport has partnered with International Mountain Guides (IMG) based out of Ashford, WA to test its newest technical outdoor gear. IMG’s guides will be outfitted with JanSport’s new Pro Series packs and IMG will carry JanSport’s entire
KEEN Taps Icebreaker’s Hopcus to Drive Global Sales and Marketing
KEEN Inc. announced a series of key hires, including Russ Hopcus to lead sales and global market development; Phyllis Grove as new vice president of marketing; and Sandy La Rowe to head up bags, socks and special products…
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