Mammut released a stunning photo of the Matterhorn Wednesday, providing a sneak peak at preparations being taken for next summer's commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the first ascent of the mountain. The Austrian company will feature the image
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Vail Resorts Launches EpicPromise to Engage Guests in Conservation
Vail Resorts, Inc. announced the launch of EpicPromise, a new brand platform designed to engage resort guests and residents of the communities where it operates in one of the company's core values, “Do good.”…
Local Boosters to Host Rep Breakfast at OIA Rendezvous
Outdoor Destination, a program of the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, will host a Manufacturing Networking Breakfast during Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) Rendezvous 2014 in Asheville, NC in October.
Skechers USA, Inc. Sues DB Shoe Company for Infringement
Skechers USA, Inc. filed a lawsuit against DB Shoe Company, LLC, a California-based retailer, for selling footwear that infringes on the popular Skechers Go Walk product line…
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ COO and Chief Merchant to Retire
In a regulatory filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. announced that Joseph H. Schmidt, its president and COO, plans to retire at the close of the year. The filing also noted that John G. Duken, EVP, global merc
NICS Reports Problem-Free Weekend
According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) has reported on Monday that the system has been up since Friday and operated through the weekend with no known outages…
J.R. Keller Joins Hunter’s Specialties Pro Staff
J.R. Keller of Delta, Colorado has joined the full time Hunter's Specialties Pro Staff Team…
Western Mountain Resort Bookings Continue Upswing
With August now in the books, 19 western mountain resorts have already booked more summer business than they did last year, according to DestiMetrics. The firm also reported that data it had collected through Aug. 31 shows an 8.7 percent increase in occup
Salt Lake City Launches Ski City USA Campaign
Salt Lake City boosters unveiled a campaign Tuesday promoting the state's capital as Ski City USA…
VF Corp. Hires Nike’s Cherian to Drive Apparel and Footwear Innovation Centers
VF Corporation has hired the architect of Nike's sustainability and innovation strategy to run its Global Performance Apparel and Footwear Innovation Centers now being developed on the campuses of The North Face and Timberland.
EMS Sets Grand Opening for Relocated Stamford Store
Eastern Mountain Sports will celebrate the grand opening of its relocated store in Stamford, CT next week. The 8,144-square-foot store at the Ridgeway Shopping Center will carry kid's products and rent paddle sports gear for the first time…
Modell’s Jeff Karten Retires
Modell’s Sporting Goods has confirmed that Jeff Karten, its senior buyer for apparel, has retired…
ETS Group Announces New Partnership
Elite Tactical Systems Group announced that it has partnered with national firearms distributor Sports South…
Ray Rice Jerseys Dumped by Stores
Dick’s Sporting Goods and Modell’s were among the retailers that quickly pulled Ray Rice jerseys last week from store shelves following the airing of a second video from TMZ that showed the football player's violent fight with his wife in
SIX:02 Introduces Inaugural “It’s Your Time” 6K Run In Dallas
Foot Locker, Inc. announced that SIX:02, its new women's fitness retail destination, has launched its inaugural It's Your Time 6K Run. The race will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas…