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Newton Running Campaign Invites Runners to Fly Their Freak Flag
Newton Running, the running shoe company based in Boulder, is launching a new brand campaign this summer that encompasses the complete Newton Running brand experience, from innovative shoe designs that help runners find their “sweet spot” to a
Altamont Capital Partners Agree to Acquire Dakine
Altamont Capital Partners (Altamont) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Dakine, the action sports and outdoor accessories and apparel company, from Billabong International Limited (Billabong)…
Adidas Suspends Tyson Gay’s Endorsement Contract
Adidas suspended its sponsorship of Tyson Gay after the U.S. sprinter tested positive for doping…
Leatherman Names Rivera President of Leatherman Tool
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. has named long-time employee Benjamin Rivera as president of Leatherman Tool. Rivera, who helped create the company's multi-tool line, will report to company CEO, Jake Nichol. Rakesh Sridharan will continue in his role as
Delta Apparel Consolidates U.S. Screen Print Operations
Delta Apparel, Inc., the parent of M. J. Soffe, announced plans to consolidate its domestic screen print operations as part of its continued focus on more efficient manufacturing and distribution strategies. The consolidation will result in the closing of
Raleigh and Lapierre Bicycles Announces Canadian IBD Support Team
Dave Taylor, director of independent bicycle retail (IBD) sales and marketing for Raleigh Canada, announced a new sales support leadership team to support the company’s new IBD focus…
L.L.Bean Brings Outdoor Discovery Day to Philadelphia
The 2013 L.L.Bean Bootmobile Outdoor Discovery Tour comes to Philadelphia this summer with a visit to Love Park and the first-ever “Outdoor Discovery Day” at Pleasant Hill Park in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation…
Big City Mountaineers Welcomes Three New Directors
Big City Mountaineers recently elected three veterans of the outdoor industry to its Board of Directors: Angela Chen from The North Face, Chip Coe from Chaco and Mike Wallenfels from Timbuk2…
EVent Fabrics Partners with Dishang Group
GE announced that Dishang Group, China’s largest garment manufacturer and exporter of apparel and textiles, will use GE’s eVent fabrics. The Dishang Group will establish a production unit dedicated…
U.S. Retailers Sign Bangladesh Safety Agreement
Canadian Tire Corporation, L.L.Bean and VF Corp. are among an alliance of North American brands that announced Wednesday a plan to dramatically improve factory safety conditions in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Worker Safety Initiative was developed over the
Northside Unveils New Branding
Northside, the outdoor footwear brand, announced a reinvestment in retail-focused initiatives in an effort to better support its dealers and strengthen the brand’s retail presence, including an “Just for Fun.”…
SIA Snow Show Early Bird Rates Now Available
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) announced today that hotel reservations, including several Early Bird Rates, are now open for the 2014 SIA Snow Show…
Vans Updates Plans for First U.S. Open Of Surfing
For its first year as title sponsor of the highly anticipated Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, Vans will be presenting the Van Doren Village, featuring the world’s largest photo booth, a Vans Custom Culture DIY art exhibit, and the Van D
Zumiez Sees Slight June Comp Gain
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended July 6, 2013 increased 14.5 percent to $58.8 million, compared to $51.3 million for the five-week period ended June 30…
Target Founder Douglas Dayton Dies at 88
Douglas Dayton, who led the transformation of the family’s Dayton Hudson department store business into the discount giant Target, died at the age of 88. Dayton passed away Friday after a long battle with cancer…
