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REI to Plant Flag in Florida in 2013
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc. will open its first store in Florida in in spring 2013 after opening a store in San Antonio, Texas this fall…
SmartWool President to Address Colorado Students
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced today that SmartWool President and General Manager Mark Satkiewicz is coming to the University of Colorado at Boulder campus on Thursday, March 15 for a presentation that will explore the SmartWool journey from
The North Face Backs Outdoor Nation for Third Year in a Row
The North Face announced that it will be a Presenting Sponsor of Outdoor Nation for the third year in a row. This summer Outdoor Nation will host 10 Youth Summits, growing its investment in youth-led projects and ultimately empowering thousands of young l
Modell’s to Open Three Stores in One Day
Modell's Sporting Goods will celebrate the grand opening of 3 new locations in Brooklyn NY, Fresh Meadow NY & Wayne NJ Thursday, March 8th through Sunday, March 11th company President/CEO Mitchell Modell announced…
Jetboil to Distribute through QBP’s Q-Outdoors Division
Jetboil, Incorporated has begun distributing through Q-Outdoor, a division of Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) of Minneapolis that distributed nearly 100 brands to outdoor specialty dealers…
Modell’s Bolster’s Footwear Buying Team
Modell’s Sporting Goods recently announced a new look for the retailer's Footwear buying team which includes the addition of two industry-veteran buyers. Jennifer (Smith) Anderson joins Modell's as the women’s athletic buyer, having
American Rec Obtains National Geographic Outdoor Gear License
National Geographic, the nonprofit scientific and educational organization, has selected Boulder, CO-based American Rec and its wholly owned subsidiary Canadian Recreation Products as its primary outdoor gear licensee under its National Geographic and Nat
Newton Running Names Stuart Johnson as VP of Marketing
Newton Running hired Stuart Johnson as VP of marketing. Johnson brings to the position 20 years of diverse, global marketing experience in footwear, apparel, packaged goods and premium retailing for such recognizable brands as Reebok, Starbucks, Microsoft
LPGA Tour star Stacy Lewis To Attend National Health Through Fitness Day
Mizuno Brand Ambassador and LPGA Tour star Stacy Lewis is trading her normal surroundings on the golf course for those of Capitol Hill as she spreads the message of physical education throughout America as part of the 2012 National Health Through Fitness
Industry Research Shows Merino Garments Biodegrade in Nine Months
Research commissioned by The New Zealand Merino Company has found that garments made of merino wool only take about nine months to biodegrade. The company commissioned the study in response to growing consumer demand for environmentally-friendly products.
Outdoor Execs Explore Economic Benefits of Conservation at White House Conference
Outdoor Industry Association participated Friday in a White House conference exploring the link between conservation and strong local economies. Will Manzer, CEO of EMS and Sutton Bacon, president and CEO of Nantahala Outdoor Center, were among the 600 wh
Sole Technology Hires European Sales Director
ThirtyTwo, hired John Zopfi as its European sales director. The 44-year old Dutchman spent the last 8 years working for Patagonia in various international management functions where he was responsible for managing the sales teams, distributors and agents.
Brian Anderson of EB Sport Group Elected to SGMA Board
Brian Anderson, president of EB Sport Group of Yonkers NY, has been elected to Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) Board of Directors…
State Stores Reports All Regions Had Positive Comps in February
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the four week February period ended Feb. 25, increased 7.1 percent to $101 million from $94 million in the prior year four week period ended Feb. 26, 2011. Comparable store sales increased 3.7 percent..
Stein Mart’s Sales Flatline in February
Stein Mart, Inc. eked out a 0.7 percent increase in comparable store sales in the four-week period ended Feb. 25 and reported total sales for the period reached $80.7 million, up 0.3 percent from $80.4 million in February…
