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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
Mountain Khakis Names New Rep for Rocky Mountain Territory
Mountain Khakis has added Geary Guay Recreational Resources as its independent rep agency for the Rocky Mountain territory…
Teva Reported to be Dropping Sponsorship of Mountain Games
The Denver Post reported Tuesday that outdoor footwear brand Teva is withdrawing as title sponsor of the the outdoor games created by its Founder and President in 2002…
Interbike Allowing Dealers to Invite Top Customers to Trade Show
Interbike unveiled its Interbike by Invitation initiative, which will allow select consumers into the 2013 trade show for the first time in a bid to help dealers reward their best customers….
Coalision’s Lolë and Orage Brands Go Live on CenterStone’s
Coalision, the purveyor of fine brands including Lolë and Orage, and CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an international developer of Web-based B2B e-commerce software, announced that Coalision and CenterStone are collaborating in enhancing customer service
Klean Kanteen Targets International Growth in 2013
Klean Kanteen, already available in 35 countries, will focus on expanding international distribution in 2013…
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…
Eastern Mountain Sports Acquired by Private Equity Firm Versa Capital Management
Versa Capital Management, LLC acquired Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) in a deal the private equity firm said could enable the venerable New England outdoor retailer to continue developing its branded products and keep all 69 of its outdoor stores open…
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
California Game Wardens Foundation Begins $1.8 Million Fundraising Campaign
The California Game Wardens Foundation received an anonymous challenge grant for $1.8m. When successful, the Foundation's endowment will total $5m. This comes at a much needed time when Game Wardens, already stretched thin, are feeling the strain of
Sean John Appoints Jeff Tweedy President
Sean John Corporate announced Jeff Tweedy as president of the company. In this role, Tweedy will report directly to Sean John Chairman and Founder Sean “Diddy” Combs and will be responsible for all aspects of the company's operations..
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…
