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Puma Partners with CAF as Official Merchandise Supplier of Africa
Puma announced its partnership with the Confederation of African Football’s major competition, as the Official Fan Supplier for the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013…
Outdoor Retailer to Remain in Salt Lake City Through 2016
Outdoor Retailer (OR) organizers, backed by the unanimous support of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) board of directors, has decided that the Winter and Summer Market tradeshows will continue at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City,
OIA Lauded for Support of State Parks and Public Lands
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) was presented with a National Leadership Award by state park officials in recognition of the association's advocacy for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a major source for the purchase of public lands. The awar
Oliberte Appoints U.S. Wholesale Manager
Oliberte Limited, the producer of premium footwear made in Africa, has named Nick Robinson its new U.S. wholesale manager responsible for all wholesale and retail based business…
Skechers Returns to Super Bowl
Following up on last year’s wildly successful Super Bowl commercial for Skechers GOrun, Skechers USA, Inc. announced that the company will return to the Super Bowl with a new performance footwear commercial. Slated to air during the two-minute warni
The Clymb Names Steck as VP of Marketing
The Clymb named Mike Steck as vice president of marketing. He will be responsible for all marketing initiatives including overall communication, social media, public relations, and growing the Clymb’s member base and sales. His appointment is effect
Lafuma Group Sells Stake, Plans Stock Offering
Calida Group, the Swiss bodywear company, has agreed to recapitalize Lafuma Group by buying up to 29 percent of the French company, which owns the Lafuma, Millet, Eider and Oxbow brands…
Panel to Examine Risks Posed by Growing Backcountry Participation
Verde PR & Consulting is presenting “The Business of the Backcountry” Thursday, Jan. 31 at the SIA show in the Backcountry Experience Area, booth #4571 to educate professionals about the new risks posed by growing access to winter-safety gear
NICA Names 2012 Honorees
Outstanding participants from high school cycling leagues in northern and southern California, Colorado, Minnesota, Utah and Washington states were honored at the 2012 National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) Awards, at the world headquarters o
Columbia Sportswear Cites Weather, Discounts in Q4 Miss
Columbia Sportswear sold and earned less than expected in the fourth quarter due to mild winter weather in North America, flagging consumer confidence and a deeper than expected discounting…
Hedstrom Acquires Regent Sports
Marking its fourth acquisition of 2012, Hedstrom, based in Ashland, OH, has completed the acquisition of the assets of the sporting goods and game company Regent Sports Corporation…
Reebok and Spartan Race Announce Global Partnership
Reebok, the global fitness brand, and Spartan Race, the world’s leading obstacle racing series and Outside Magazine’s Best Obstacle Race in 2012, announced a multi-year partnership. The collaboration marks Reebok’s commitment to one of t
Obama Proposes Sweeping Gun Control Measures
President Obama on Wednesday outlined a broad proposal around gun control, imploring Congress to ban the sale of military-style assault weapons and to institute universal background checks for all gun buyers. Obama’s recommendations came from a task
Sole Technology Unveils New European Headquarters
Sole Technology, manufacturer of action sports footwear and apparel for popular brands etnies, Emerica, Altamont and ThirtyTwo, officially opened the doors of its brand new European headquarters building in the Houthavens district of Amsterdam, Holland.
Rocky S2V Hires Rep Groups
Rocky S2V, a new outdoor footwear and apparel brand developed by Rocky Brands, has signed agreements with multiple regional sales groups. Rocky S2V will partner with Red Alfa Sales, Outside Haus, Active Lifestyle Marketing, Total Coverage Sales and In-Gea
