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West Marine Releases Fourth Annual Blue Future Sustainability Report
West Marine released its fourth BlueFuture Sustainability Report. Highlights include a reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) of 4.29 percent year-over-year, representing a 17.5 percent GHG reduction since its 2007 baseline…
Jack Wolfskin Tightens RSL in Bid for Sustainability Leadership
Jack Wolfskin has tightened up its restricted substances list three months earlier than originally planned in a bid to achieve a pollutant-free supply chain by 2020…
Adidas Saves Millions by Using Virtual Samples
Adidas Group has avoided making more than 1 million physical samples since 2010, by developing 3D images of products during the sell-in process, the company reported on its blog…
QRide Inc. Launches Dealer Program
Emergency ID maker QRide Inc has launched a dealer program for the company’s QRide Mini product. The QRide Mini Intro Pack is now available and includes 15 pairs of the company’s flagship product, and a small point-of-sale display…
Icebreaker Appoints Rob Fyfe as New Executive Chairman
Icebreaker director Rob Fyfe will take on the role of executive chairman at the apparel company in September. Fyfe, who stepped down as the CEO of Air New Zealand last year, will focus on strategic issues, including how Icebreaker contends with growing co
Sports Group International Hires Newest Recruiter
Sports Group International, a leading executive search firm serving the sports industry, has hired Rob Grady as vice president of sports business. Grady will focus on recruiting executives in sports marketing, sales and management across the many aspects
L.L.Bean Launches L.L.Bean Visa Everywhere Giveaway
L.L.Bean and Barclaycard US announced a new promotion for L.L.Bean Visa card members. The Take L.L.Bean Visa Everywhere Giveaway offers an opportunity for L.L.Bean cardmembers to win a cash grand prize of $250,000…
iFitness Changes Name to Fitletic
iFitness, Inc., a maker of hydration belts, running belts and accessories, has changed its name to Fitletic…
Andy Roddick Becomes TravisMathew’s Brand Ambassador
TravisMathew, the golf apparel brand based in Southern California, said former world #1 tennis player Andy Roddick has joined the company as an investor and brand ambassador…
Native Shoes Under New Ownership
Native Shoes, the lightweight EVA footwear brand, has been acquired by Scott Hawthorn, one of the company’s original founders, in addition to a small group of private investors. Hawthorn, who has been actively involved in the brand since its incepti
New England Footwear Expands Headquarters
New England Footwear, the parent of GoLite Footwear, expanded its corporate headquarters to bring everything under one roof in Stratham, NH., as well as to establish U.S. production…
The North Face Names Erlick VP of Sales
The North Face appointed Tony Erlick to vice president of sales effective June 20, 2013. Erlick will report to Todd Spaletto, president of The North Face, and be responsible for the leadership and execution of the brand’s global sales and growth str
Look Cycle USA Outsources US Distribution to Hawley
In a bid to cut costs, Look Cycle USA has outsourced distribution to Hawley LLC of Lexington, SC, which has become the exclusive agent for Look's entire line – bicycles, frames, and pedals – in the United States…
Eastern Mountain Sports, Bob’s Stores Get New CEO
Vestis Retail Group, LLC, which operates Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob's Stores, said James Petty will replace Mark Walsh as its chief executive officer, effective July 8. Petty most recently served as president of retail stores for Carter's I
Xero Shoes Hires Product Chief, Prepares for Outdoor Retailer
Xero Shoes, whose founders recently appeared on the ABC TV show Shark Tank, has hired Dennis Driscoll as chief product officer. Driscoll co-founded Avia Footwear and most recently was head of global product design for Crocs, has 35 years of experience in
