Gilson Boards has raised $50,000 from the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern (BFTP/NEP) Pennsylvania to launch its line of snowboards…
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Jack Wolfskin Names VPs of Product Development and Apparel
Jack Wolfskin named Imen Wong, 46, as vice president of product development and Jutta Cautery, 45, as vice president apparel. Both bring many years of experience in the sports and lifestyle industry…
Zozi Raises $30 Million in Financing
Zozi, a startup that hooks merchants up with those seeking travel experiences using proprietary software, raised $30 million in a new round of financing. The new infusion of capital was led by Pritzker Vlock Ventures and included Richard Branson of the Vi
Pope and Young to Teach Ethical Bowhunting to Scholastic 3D Archery Students
Scholastic 3D Archery and The Pope & Young Club announced have partnered to help students and their family members transition from introductory archery to a lifetime of ethical, Fair Chase bowhunting…
Outdoor Retailer Moves Up Winter Dates, Remains Mum on Potential Move
Emerald Expositions announced Thursday that it had moved up the date for the next three Outdoor Retailer Winter Markets by two weeks.The announcement addresses three of the biggest complaints about the trade show, but said nothing of whether it will remai
RECALL: 1,200 JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs
Black Diamond Inc. is recalling about 1,200 avalanche airbag packs because the motor can malfunction and prevent the airbag from deploying…
Bass Pro to Open 10th Store in Florida July 29
Bass Pro Shops will open the doors at its tenth store in Florida July 29 in Brandon/Tampa…
Outdoor Retailer Moves Winter Market Dates
Emerald Expositions has moved up the date for Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2016 by two weeks to Jan. 7-10 in a bid to avoid competing against the Sundance Film Festival for housing and the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday for the attention of retailers. Th
Feetures! Supports Run Specialty “Pair Up” Sales Contest
Feetures!, the maker of running socks, is continuing their campaign to support run specialty retailers with their September “Pair Up” sales contest. The promotion will encourage retailers to improve their customers’ in-store experience
Cole Haan Launches New Campaign
Cole Haan has launched its campaign, “Prepare For Takeoff,” as part of the Fall 2015 collection. Set against The multi-channel digital and social campaign features three of New York City Ballet’s brightest stars – Sara Mearns, Megan Fair
Fjällräven Appoints VP of Retail for North America
Fjällräven appointed Steve Stout as the brand’s vice president of retail in North America. In his most recent position, he worked for Rip Curl as the general manager of retail operations in North America…
Report: Thomas H. Lee Close to Acquiring EBay’s Enterprise Unit
Thomas H. Lee Partners LP, the private equity firm, is in advanced talks to acquire eBay's Enterprise segment, formerly known as GSI Commerce, according to Reuters. In January, eBay said it planned to divest its Enterprise business through a sale or
Skechers to Showcase Mariano Rivera for MLB All-Star Game
Skechers first TV spot starring legendary New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will debut during the MLB All-Star Game..
Imports Increasing as Retailers Prep for Back-To-School
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 7.3 percent this month over the same time last year as retailers stock up for the busy back-to-school season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker repor
Jawbone Sues to Block Imports of Fitbit Trackers
Jawbone filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC) against Fitbit, charging the company strategically lured away its employees to steal its trade secrets. The filing requests that the ITC ban Fitbit from importing the company's p
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