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Finalists Named For 2012 High School Heisman Program
Out of 45,000 applicants, 12 exceptional high school seniors have been chosen as national finalists for the 19th annual Wendy's High School Heisman Award. On Dec. 7, the students will be honored at the Wendy's High School Heisman Awards ceremony
UW Cuts Contract with Adidas Over Labor Issues
The University of Washington severed its contract with Adidas after the company allegedly failed to pay workers in Indonesia $1.8 million in severance…
OIA Launches Letter Writing Campaign to Preserve Duty Relief
Outdoor Industry Association urged its members to contact the Obama Administration and their Congressional delegations in coming days to express their opposition to the Administration's plans to end duty relief on imported outdoor footwear and other
New Features, Events, Parties for 2013 SIA Snow Show
An increase in early hotel bookings and booth space commitments plus new events indicate the 2013 SIA Snow Show (January 31-February 3) is on track for bringing snow sports’ largest gathering back to Denver, CO.
Fleet Feet Bangs Out Double-Digit Comp Growth in Nine Months
Fleet Feet Sports reported sales in the first nine months of the year reached $100 million, a 13 percent increase over the prior year. Comparable-store sales grew 12 percent…
Lenzing Modal Changes Branding to Emphasize Greener Production
Lenzing Modal's new slogan has been changed to “CO2 Neutral Softness by Edelweiss Technology” from “Makes the World a Softer Place” in a bid to highlight the fibers eco-friendly credentials in a greening economy…
Eastern Mountain Sports Acquired by Versa Capital
Versa Capital Management, LLC (Versa) has acquired Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS), a 69-store outdoor retailer in 12 eastern states, effective immediately. Mark Walsh, a Versa Principal and chairman of Bob’s Stores, a northeastern apparel retailer an
Sam and Libby Reaches Exclusive Deal with Target
Target Corporation announced an exclusive partnership with footwear brand Sam & Libby, owned by Brown Shoe Co…
Saucony Appoints Marketing Agency
Saucony has named Minneapolis-based Olson as its advertising agency of record. Olson will handle the brand's advertising, digital, social media, content, connection-planning, and strategy…
Chugach Powder Guides Issues Mammut Avalanche Air Bags
A Removable Airbag System from Mammut will become part of Chugach Powder Guides' standard issue safety gear provided to each guest and guides when the renowned heli-ski operator opens for the 2013 season, demonstrating growing popularity and faith in
European Pedelec Industry Hails Rulilng by European Parliment
The European Parliament voted Tuesday for a clear separation between active and passive transport in a move hailed by the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), which had been lobbying for such a ruling to keep pedelec bikes from being regulated as mot
Lululemon Settles Yoga Patent Lawsuits
Lululemon Athletica, Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp., and G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., a Calvin Klein, Inc. licensee for Calvin Klein Performance, have entered into a settlement agreement that will resolve the pending design paten
OIA VantagePoint: Solid Gains For Outdoor Product Sales in October
The Outdoor Hardgoods business surged in October, as harried consumers snapped up Battery Lanterns, Flashlights, Stoves, Coolers, Water Bottles and more just before and in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Outdoor companies also donated many items — not c
Adidas NEO Label Signs Selena Gomez As New Style Icon
Adidas' NEO label has signed Selena Gomez as its new style icon and guest designer. The three-year partnership runs through the end of 2015…
Sequential Brands Group Names Yehuda Shmidman CEO
Sequential Brands Group, Inc., the parent of William Rast, People's Liberation and DVS Action Sports, announced that Yehuda Shmidman has joined the company as its CEO. He was COO at Iconix Brand Group, Inc. Colin Dyne has resigned effective immediate
