SGB Update Outdoor
RECALL: Reebok-CCM Hockey Elbow Pads
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Reebok-CCM Hockey's EP20K Senior (SR) Hockey Elbow Pads. The molded foam padding inside the elbow pads can become cracked, fractured or split, which poses a risk of injury to the elbow
Nike Joins Climate-Change Discussions at Davos
Nike, Inc. last week attended the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2014 in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss the threat of climate change. In a blog post, Nike Inc. VP of Sustainable Innovation Hannah Jones, urged the need for innovation and collabo
AAFA Welcomes Call to Renew Trade Promotion Authority
Following President Barack Obama’s annual State of the Union address, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) said it welcomed the call to renew Trade Promotion Authority. The AAFA said the legislation would foster greater consultation an
OnlineShoes.com Appoints President and COO
OnlineShoes.com has promoted Bob Barton to president and chief operating officer…
Polartec Announces 2014 Polartec Challenge Grant Recipients
Polartec announced the recipients of its 23rd annual Polartec Challenge Grant, an international grant program encouraging the spirit and practice of human-powered outdoor adventure. Four separate adventures will receive funding and support from Polartec i
Buck Buster Minerals Selects Independent Representative
Buckeye Innovative Solutions, makers of Buck Buster Minerals announce they have selected Darren Little to represent them in Pennsylvania…
Taurus Holdings Names 2013 Sales Rep of the Year
Taurus Holdings, which encompasses the Taurus, Rossi and Heritage brands, names Harry Spotts as Sales Rep of the Year for 2013…
Otis Technology Announces CEO and Executive Changes
Otis Technology announced the appointment of Leonard Puzzuoli to the position of chief executive officer…
Freewaters Footwear Adds Caribbean Sales Rep
Freewaters, makers of casual and conscious footwear, welcomed Jose “Nono” Sierra to its sales team. Nono brings over 21 years of experience representing brands across the surf market in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica…
Scott Sports Announces Running Team
Scott Sports announced the members of its running team. The men's running team includes: Joseph Gray, Ryan Bak, Jeremy Humphrey, Ian Sharman, Max Ferguson, and Kevin Everett (Triathlete). The women's running team includes Meghan Arbogast and Jod
Three OIA Members Honored for Sustainability Work
The Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability Working Group (SWG) honored employees from Columbia Sportswear, Patagonia and Adidas for their dedication to the outdoor industry’s social responsibility efforts at Outdoor Retailer Winer Market last w
ILO Pushes Cambodia to Investigate Deaths of Striking Garment Workers
The International Labor Organization The ILO urged the Cambodian government launch an independent inquiry into the the deaths, assaults and arrests of workers during a garment worker's strike earlier this month…
Krueger and Sullivan to Lead Two Ten Foundation
Two Ten Footwear Foundation elected two new officers and six members to its 2014 – 2015 Board of Directors. Leading the new board will be Chairman Blake Krueger, chairman, CEO and president of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and Vice-Chair Diane Sullivan, pres
Ugg Debuting Mobile Pop-Up for Super Bowl
Ugg Australia, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, introduced its first mobile pop-up shop and a four-store ticket giveaway as part of Super Bowl festivities in New York…
Teton Gravity Research Hires Senior Sales Manager
Multimedia action sports lifestyle brand Teton Gravity Research (TGR) hired Lindsay Blue as senior sales manager and Jon Grinney as sales manager…
