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NSAA Sustainable Slopes Annual Report Released

The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) released its 12th Sustainable Slopes Annual Report detailing the ski industry’s 2011/12 progress in implementing the principles of its Environmental Charter.

Moosejaw Expanding Headquarters

Moosejaw has exercised its option to lease an additional 36,878 square feet of space at its headquarters building in Michigan to accommodate its growth…

Oil Prices Could Pressure Synthetic Fiber Suppliers

After a year of synthetic fiber prices remaining relatively stable in the midst of a volatile cotton market, gross margin erosion could become a more significant risk among companies using or producing goods such as nylon and polyester if crude oil prices

Nikwax N.A. Hires Newest Rep Agency

Nikwax North America hired Outdoor Marketing Alliance (OMA) as the company’s newest sales rep agency. The sales specialist and marketing group will support Nikwax in 20 states in the Southeast, South Central and Upper Midwest part of the U.S…

Gatorade Partners with FuelBelt

Gatorade and FuelBelt announced a national multi-year partnership to provide complete customized sports fueling systems and endurance fueling education for training and performance…

Nike Backs Youth Fitness Initiative

A new report titled “Designed to Move” reveals a growing epidemic of physical inactivity threatening the social and economic prosperity of the world. Presented by Nike, The American College of Sports Medicine, The International Council of Science & Physic

Merida Sponsors First UCI World Tour Team

Merida Europe GmbH will provide its bikes to a UCI World Tour team for the first time beginning Jan. 1, 2013. The successfully established UCI Pro Team Lampre have agreed to ride Merida’s high-end equipment for the next three seasons and to compete

Dr. Martens to Open Second NYC Store

Dr. Martens has signed a lease for a 6,200 square feet at 868 Broadway, between West 17th and West 18th streets in Manhattan, according to Crain's NY. It also has a store on Spring Street in the SoHo district that opened two years ago.

Schuh to Open Kids Stores

Schuh, the U.K. teen footwear chain acquired by Journeys-owner Genesco Inc. in June 2011, is launching Schuh Kids, the brand's first store dedicated to children’s footwear. It will iinitially launch in three locations in Braehead in Scotland, L

Consumer Confidence Reaches Seven-Month High

The Conference Board’s sentiment index increased to 70.3, the highest level in seven months, from 61.3 in August, figures from the New York-based private research group showed…

EORA Announces President and Board Members

EORA (Eastern Outdoor Reps Association) announced that at the August board of directors meeting Norman Pitt of the Southeast region was re-elected unanimously for a second term as president by the EORA board…