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NSGA Announces Speaker List for Annual Conference
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) said more than 35 speakers will be presenting at its annual conference being held in early May. Speakers include Glenn Lyon, chairman and CEO of The Finish Line, Kevin Davis, president & CEO, Bauer Hockey; an
NavElite to Use HZO Film to Waterproof Compasses
NavELite, the only global provider of the patented backlit magnetic compasses, has signed an agreement with HZO, Inc., a provider of a patented, award winning WaterBlock technology used to protect electronics from damage due to moisture, water and small d
Repreve Named First-Time Recycling Sponsor of X Games Aspen
Unifi, Inc. makers of the Repreve brand of fibers, announces that Repreve will be a first-time sponsor of X Games Aspen, which will take place Jan. 24 to 27, 2013…
Models to Strut Stuff at OR Winter Market Fashion Show
Refusing to sacrifice fashion for function, the upcoming Outdoor Retailer “Close to Nature” Fashion Show will give attending vendors, buyers and media a sampling of the outdoor apparel, textile and accessory trends for 2013/2014 during Winter Market 2013,
New Midwest Bike Racing Series Lands Sponsorship
The Midwest Omnium Race Series, called The 2013 Flyover Championship Series, has acquired a major sponsorship from Legacy Electronics, Inc. The 2013 Flyover Championship will bring together 5 separate cycling events in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South
Patagonia to Use Polygiene in Fall 2013 Base Layers
Polygiene, the Swedish provider of odor control and freshness technologies, is expanding its partnership with Patagonia Inc. Polygiene’s silver-salt application is derived from recycled content (silver mostly from recycled electronics) and can reduc
Adidas Outdoor Adds to Roster of Young Climbers
Adidas Outdoor announced three-time American Bouldering Series Youth National Champion Ashima Shiraishi, age 11, is the newest member of its team of sponsored athletes. At four feet, five inches tall and 63 pounds, the sixth grader’s achievements ha
The North Face Signs Ultra-Runner
The North Face announced ultra-runner Timothy Olson, 29, of Ashland, OR has joined its global athlete team…
Stanley to Toast 100th Anniversary at OR Winter Market
Stanley will celebrate its 100th anniversary at the 2013 Winter Market Outdoor Retailer show by inviting attendees to meet at and around the Stanley booth (21001) for a whiskey toast at 4:15 pm Jan. 24. A shot of…
Safe Routes to Schools Solicits Content for August Conference
The Call for Session Proposals for the fourth biennial Safe Routes to School National Conference has officially opened. The conference, Building on Success—Projects, Programs, People, will be held August 13-15, 2013, in Sacramento. The Call for Session Pr
Karhu Reintroducing Ski Line to North America
Karhu will reintroduce its Karhu Ski Collection to the North American winter sports market for the 2013/14 ski season. Starting immediately, Karhu North America will begin importing its popular line of skate and classic skis and boots…
Boccieri Golf Partners with Jack Nicklaus on Launch
Boccieri Golf, maker of the Heavy Putter, has tapped Jack Nicklaus to help launch the Secret Grip, a patented technological breakthrough that allows players to easily back-weight their clubs…
Sears Holdings CEO to Step Down
Sears Holdings Corporation said Louis J. D'Ambrosio will step down as CEO to attend to family health matters at the end of the company's fiscal year on Feb. 2, 2013. Edward S. Lampert will then assume the role of CEO of Sears Holdings, in addit
Winter Sports-Related Injuries Take Toll
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2011, more than 290,000 people were treated in hospitals, doctors' offices and emergency rooms for winter sports-related injuries…
Winner of Columbia’s First Ski Bum Scholarship Program Announced
Columbia announced the winner of its first-ever ski bum scholarship. Powder-junkie Rob Wallace will spend 90 days in Dillon, CO living the proverbial snow bum dream: the package includes a plush condo, a pocket full of season passes to eight of Colorado&
