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Rab Embraces Traceable, Hydrophobic Down
Rab is phasing traceable down into all its products effective immediately and will phase hydrophobic treated down into its sleeping bags and clothing starting with its 2013 winter season, the U.K.-based maker of technical outerwear announced…
Brian Anderson Named CEO of Madd Gear
Madd Gear, the action sports brand, named Brian Anderson to the newly created role of president and CEO of Madd Gear Americas…
Pivotal 5 Appoints VP of Sales
Pivotal 5, a leader in wellness and handheld fitness products announces the hiring of Craig Bradley as vice president of sales for fitness facilities and specialty markets…
U.S. Camping Goods Imports Rose 3.4 Percent in October
U.S. imports of camping apparel and gear reached $767 million in October, up 3.4 percent from September, according to trade data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Such imports reached $7.5 billion for the first ten months of the year, up 4.6 percent…
The Running Event Sees 18 Percent Increase in Exhibitors
The Running Event, held from Dec. 3 to 6 at the Austin Convention Center, attracted 2,100 attendees, including 792 owners and buyers of running specialty stores, plus 1,344 exhibitor personnel and other industry professionals. The trade show featured 295
Bogs Footwear Parent Accelerates Dividend Payments
Weyco Group, Inc., which owns the Bogs and Rafters outdoor footwear brands, joined the parade of publicly traded companies accelerating their dividend payouts to avoid a potential increase in capital gains taxes in 2013…
Phil Knight Donates $1125MM to Cardiovascular Health
The Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) Cancer Institute said it received a $125 million gift from Nike co-founder and chairman Phil Knight and his wife, Penney. The gift is believed to be largest philanthropic investment to advance cardiovascular me
Outdoor Research Employee Spearheads Hurricane Relief Effort
Outdoor Research has committed more than $64,000 in aid to support victims of Hurricane Sandy thanks the efforts of a single employee…
Mountain Chalet Owner Don’s Vintage Patagonia Outfit to Win $5,000 Grant
Mountain Chalet in Colorado Springs, CO has won $5,000 environmental grant from Patagonia after its owner donned the most impressive vintage Patagonia clothing at contest last month during the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (Grassroots) annual Fall Show…
New Balance to Enter Skate Market
New Balance announced it will enter the skate footwear market through a licensing agreement with Black Box Distribution of Carlsbad, CA. Black Box will produce the new line of performance footwear and apparel under the New Balance Numeric, or NB#, brand..
Nike Seeks Tax Guarantees as Part of Oregon Expansion
Nike Inc. has told Oregon lawmakers it is willing to invest billions of dollars to create hundreds of jobs in the state if they can guarantee they wont change the state tax code. The request prompted Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber to call a special session De
Aldila Signs Merger Agreement with Mitsubishi Rayon America
Aldila has agreed to be acquired by Mitsubishi Rayon America, Inc. for $4.00 per share in cash, or $22 million, representing a 60 percent premium over what the company's shares were trading for Dec. 3. Aldila makes carbon fiber shafts and other compo
Nike Launches Nike+ Accelerator Mentorship Program
Nike announced the launch of a new Nike+ Accelerator, in conjunction with Boulder, CO-based TechStars. Through the program, ten startups that use Nike+ technology will received mentorship, coaching, office space and other benefits…
Famous Footwear Seeking Holiday Guinness World Record
Famous Footwear launched a new campaign, Voices of Victory. The Facebook app gives Facebook fans the opportunity to customize a free singing holiday greeting card to share with friends and family. Participants will also help Famous Footwear attempt to rea
Reebok Eliminates 65 Jobs At Canton HQs, 150 Worldwide
Reebok International Ltd. said last week it was eliminating about 65 positions at its Canton, MA headquarters as part of a global reduction of 150 jobs…
