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L.L. Bean Already Raised $350,000 for National Parks Foundation
L.L.Bean has already raised $350,000 of the $1 million it hopes to raise for the National Parks Foundation this year through its Million Moment Mission campaign, in which the retialer pledges to donate $1 to the foundation for every moment shared on its w
Outdoor Retailer Badges Available Online
Exhibitor badge registration for Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012, the outdoor industry's premier tradeshow and demo event held Aug. 1-5, can now be secured online…
Zappos partners Melissa Rivers for Private Label Brand
Zappos.com has partnered with TV personality Melissa Rivers for the company's private label brand, The Cool People. Melissa Rivers for The Cool People will be the first foray for Rivers into the apparel market and is also the first-ever celebrity co-
University Student Dies in Hiking Accident in North Carolina
A student enrolled at University of North Carolina – Charlotte died Saturday in an accident while hiking at Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina…
Bauer Once Again Top Brand at Stanley Cup Finals
Bauer Hockey was once again the brand of choice by the game's best players this season and as Los Angeles and New Jersey battle it out for this year's title, Bauer is once again the dominant choice in the Finals. In total, 35 of the 37 skaters t
Bike to Work Day Sets Participation Record
The month-long Bike to Work Day’s Team Bike Challenge and Company Bike Challenge, which ended May 31, broke participant records with 4,425 individuals registered (compared to 2,800 in 2011) on 664 teams and an additional 245 companies participating
British Media Report Sports Direct Interested in Umbro Bid
Sports Direct, whose controlling shareholder owns the Newcastle United soccer club, has emerged as a frontrunner to buy Umbro, the soccer kit maker Nike put up for sale last week, according to a report by Scotsman.com…
REI Co-op Members Elect Four Directors
REI announced that Beth Newlands Campbell, Stephen Lockhart and Gerry Lopez were elected to three-year terms on the co-op's board of directors. The REI board also appointed Bert Quintana to complete the term of an open position. …
FHB Sales Hires Former Deputy, SandR Pro
FHB Sales, representing a number of outdoor sporting goods brands, has hired former North Lake Tahoe Sheriff's Deputy and search and rescue professional Dan Ingalls as a new member of the sales force for the Southwest region…
Mountainsmith Retains Active Outdoors Group
Active Outdoors Group, owned and operated by Bill Cochrane, has been retained by Mountainsmith to oversee their efforts in the Great Lakes states of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana…
MIPS AB Targets NFL, NHL with Helmet Technology
MIPS AB, a venture-capital backed Swedish company that has developed helmet safety technology for action sports and other applications, has created a North American advisory board, which will focus on opportunities to improve helmet safety standards in th
U.S. Forest Service Waives Recreation Fees Saturday
The U.S. Forest Service is waiving recreation fees and hosting outdoor events across the country to celebrate the 5th annual National Get Outdoors Day on Saturday…
Vibram USA’s Tony Post Steps Down
Vibram USA Inc. announced the planned resignation of President and CEO Tony Post, effective July 7. Current Chief Operating Officer Mike Gionfriddo will assume relevant leadership responsibilities and become President and CEO of the company, a wholly-owne
Rack Room Hires Mark Lardie as CEO
Mark Lardie, footwear industry veteran, has been appointed to president and CEO of Rack Room Shoes, effective June 15. In this role, Lardie will be responsible for leading the Rack Room Shoes and Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse retail brands…
Deckers Outdoor Opens First Ugg for Men Store in New York
Deckers Outdoor Corporation opened an UGG for Men flagship store Wednesday in New York City. The store will be the first dedicated UGG for Men location in the world, housing footwear, outerwear, accessories and small leather goods, all geared towards men.
