Dakota Grizzly Launches RSVP Retail Program
For every online sale shipped in a zip code region where there are Dakota Grizzly dealers, those retailers will get a bi–annual check disbursement from the online sales made.
Flowfold Hires East Coast Sales Agency
Flowfold has partnered with The Taku Agency and veteran sales rep Beaty Jackson to increase wholesale distribution of Flowfold products starting in 2018.
FBI Firearms Background Checks Slide Double-Digits In December
The December NICS background checks as adjusted by the NSSF fell 12.2 percent to 1.62 million from 1.85 million in the same month a year ago, marking the 13th straight month of declines.
Simms Appoints VP Of Product Design & Merchandising
For the last eight years, Bart Bonime served as the director of fishing at Patagonia.
OEKO-TEX Updates Product Guidelines
In 2018, the OEKO-TEX Association will provide further targeted support on issues relating to consumer protection and sustainability throughout the textile value creation chain.
Antigua Announces Its 2018 Team On Tour
Headlining the Antigua team on the LPGA Tour are five Solheim Cup teammates from the victorious 2017 American team; Brittany Lang, Stacy Lewis, Gerina Piller, Lizette Salas and Austin Ernst along with veterans Alena Sharp, Candie Kung and Kim Kaufman.
Mossberg Hires Senior Director Of Marketing
O.F. Mossberg and Sons, Inc., America’s oldest family-owned and operated firearms manufacturer, announced the hiring of marketing executive, Richard (Rich) Kirk, to the role of senior director of marketing.

H&M Unveils Latest Sustainably-Led Sport Collection
H&M announced that their latest sport collection is made solely from sustainable materials, blending fashionable design with highly functional details. Inspired by nature and strong women, the collection will be available in select stores and online at hm.com from January 4.
Zumiez Sees December Comps Climb 8 Percent
Zumiez raised its guidance for the fourth quarter due primarily to stronger than expected quarter-to-date sales and product margin performance.

Vans Launches Ninth Annual Custom Culture Competition
Vans is inviting high school art students nationwide to participate in the ninth year of Vans Custom Culture, an art competition built to inspire creativity and show support for art programs in schools.
Celerant Technology and SSI Data Launch New Integration Tools
Celerant Technology, a leading provider of innovative retail and e-commerce solutions, and SSI Data, the leading retail POS data analytics technology serving the global active lifestyle retail market, announced new integration tools that enables retailers to connect easily with SSI Data and gain easy access to robust total marketplace trend reporting tools and reports.

A Running Start Joining Forces with Fleet Feet
Fleet Feet announced that A Running Start in West Reading, PA, will partner with Fleet Feet as a location effective immediately. Current owner, founder, and chief running officer of A Running Start Sorita Averill-Fitzgerald will remain owner of the store, which she first opened in 2004.
PHIT America’s GO! Grants Program Generates Strong Media Coverage
The PHIT America GO! Grants program is becoming a popular story for the media to tell in communities whose local elementary schools are receiving a much-needed injection of funds into their P.E. programs.

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