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Exxel Outdoors Names Eastern Sales Manager

Exxel Outdoors has hired John Tullock as its eastern regional sales manager. Tullock reports directly to Exxel’s National Sales Director Tory Upham…

VF Outdoor Opens New Alameda Headquarters

VF Outdoor opened its new corporate headquarters on a 14-acre campus in Alameda, CA that is now home to The North Face, JanSport and Lucy. The project marks one of the largest construction projects ever undertaken by VF Corp. VF Outdoor is now one of the

REI to Enter Kansas City Market in Fall 2013

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) will open its first store in Kansas in the fall of 2013 in the Overland Park suburb of Kansas City. The retail cooperative said 3,700 of its members reside within 15 miles of the new store, which will be located less tha

PrimaLoft Names CFO

PrimaLoft, Inc., announced it has named Tom Seaver, chief financial officer…

Sazzi Footwear Appoints Industry Veteran as General Manager

Sazzi Footwear, created by Teva founder Mark Thatcher and based in Newport Beach, CA, is adding to its team. Sazzi is pleased to announce the addition of footwear and outdoor industry veteran Brian Walton as the company’s general manager…

Arc’teryx Supports 24 Hour Sniper Adventure Challenge

Deliberate Dynamics and Arc’teryx LEAF have teamed up to support this year’s 24 Hour Sniper Adventure Challenge, presented by Competition Dynamics and Thunder Beast Arms Corporation. The Challenge is a two- day mastermind of physical, mental a

DC Releases Gymkhana FIVE

DC and Ken Block released Gymkhana FIVE, the 5th installment of the award winning, record-breaking viral video franchise, via the DC Shoes YouTube channel…

Gerber Names Joe Mattson Senior Brand Manager

Gerber Legendary Blades announced the promotion of Joe Mattson to the position of senior brand manager. Mattson assumes the role immediately and will be responsible for leading Gerber’s brand marketing team and corresponding activities within the c

Warnaco Announces European Business Review

The Warnaco Group, Inc. announced that it has been conducting a comprehensive business review of its European-based operations with the aim of better positioning the company for future growth and improved profitability. The action is being undertaken in l

Clif Bar Pledges $100,000 for Conservation

Clif Bar pledged to donate up to $100,000 to five nonprofits dedicated to preserving the outdoors with the launch of its second annual Meet the Moment program. The campaign challenges outdoor enthusiasts to share their photos and stories of outdoor advent

Johnson Health Tech Announces Coach Jenny Partnership

Johnson Health Tech announces a partnership with running coach, author and endurance athlete, Jenny Hadfield in conjunction with their LIVESTRONG line of fitness equipment. The effort is designed to keep fitness consumers motivated and focused on reaching

RYU Signs Lease for First Flagship Retail Store

Respect Your Universe, Inc. announced the introduction of the their first retail location. A lease agreement for the RYU Las Vegas flagship store has just been completed between RYU and The Shoppes at the Palazzo in Las Vegas, NV…

Stage Stores June Comps Rise 3.3 Percent

Stage Stores, Inc. (SSI) reported that total sales for the five-week June period ended June 30 increased 5.8 percent to $141 million compared to $134 million in the prior year five-week period. Comparable store sales for the month increased 3.3 percent…