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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…
Hydrapak Adds to Design Team
Hydrapak, a supplier of active-lifestyle hydration equipment, hired Daniel Stearman as a product designer. Stearman has held design positions within The North Face, One Industries, and SixSixOne…
Icebreaker Opens First Retail Store in Australia
Icebreaker, the New Zealand-based merino-wool specialist, opened its first retail store in Melbourne, Australia…
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Cuts Q4 Loss on Record Summer Visits
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. reported its loss declined nearly 65 percent in the fourth quarter ended Sept. 30 thanks to record summer visitation. As of Dec. 2, season pass sales and bookings for lodging were running 4 and 5 percent ahead of their lev
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
SFIA Appoints New Director of Marketing/Communications
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), formerly known as SGMA, has promoted VJ Mayor to director of marketing and communications. He replaces Mike May, who will remain as director of the Don’t Take My Bat Away (DTMBA) coalition in additio
Crocs Renegotiates Credit Line
Crocs, Inc. entered into an amendment to its amended and restated credit agreement, expanding the existing $70M line of credit set to expire in December 2016 with a five year $100M revolving line of credit, which includes a 50 basis point reduction in int
Lululemon Founder Helps Fund Design School
Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson is helping fund a $36-million school of design focusing on high-tech clothing at Canada's Kwantlen Polytechnic University…
Delta Galil Acquires LittleMissMatched
Delta Galil, the manufacturer of branded and private label apparel products, has agreed to acquire the trademarks of LittleMissMatched, best known for its sock line for girls…
Columbia Sponsors Russian Freestyle Ski Team
Columbia Sportswear added Russia as the third world-class freestyle ski team it will sponsor during the 2012-13 World Cup season and through the 2014 Olympics. Columbia signed the Canadian team in 2008 and the U.S. in 2011…
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…
Ortovox Recall Does Not Affect Beacons Sold in North America
Ortovox said that a recall of its Ortobox 3+ beacon does not affect Ortovox 3+ avalanche beacons available at and shipping to retailers in North America…
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
