Stapleton, Nieroth to Co-Chair USA Cycling
The USA Cycling Board of Directors elected Bob Stapleton as chairman and Alex Nieroth as vice-chairman at its meetings this week in Colorado Springs. Stapleton takes office immediately and replaces Bill Peterson, who served as board chairman since March o
China’s Outdoor Specialty Retailers Lose Market Share
The sale of outdoor gear in the highly competitive Chinese market has shifted dramatically since 2005 from outdoor specialty retailers to general merchandisers, reports MarketrRsearchReports.biz…
Truetech to Be Acquired By UK Materials Technology Company
Luxfer Holdings PLC, a UK-based materials technology company, has agreed to acquire Truetech, Inc., a New York company that makes an extensive line of self-heating meals, beverages and soups used by military, emergency relief agencies and outdoor enthusia
Tony Casella Joins Freewaters’ California Sales Team
Long time sales veteran Tony Casella has joined Freewaters. Casella will assume a newly created territory that encompasses the Central Coast over to June Mountain and down through the counties of Mono, Santa Barbara, Ventura, L.A., Orange and Riverside…
Propét USA Appoints President
Propét recently promoted Jack Krajnak to president of Propét USA. As the vice president of marketing and sales, Krajnak has helped grow the company sales and product offering…
Under Armour Reaches Lease Agreement for Seaholm Power Plant
CIM Group and Seaholm Power LLC reached an agreement with Under Armour, Inc. to lease approximately 35,000 square feet of the low-rise building currently under construction at the Seaholm Power Plant project in Austin to support MapMyFitness' growth.
Yogasmoga to Open First Two Stores
Yogasmoga, a designer, manufacturer and retailer of Yoga inspired athletic apparel and accessories, plans to open its first physical retail stores…
Horny Toad and Kuhl Split Grassroots Vendor of the Year Award
Horny Toad and Kuhl were each named the 2014 Vendor of the Year by Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA) at its annual show in Colorado, marking the first time the retailer association has split the award among two companies…
New Balance Launches NB SparkStart
New Balance, Inc. and the New Balance Foundation launched NB SparkStart, a global initiative focused on improving the health, well-being and self-esteem of children through movement. The New Balance Foundation will provide $4 million in NB SparkStart gran
Amer Sports Executive to Depart in Mid-August
Amer Sports announced that its top supply chain executive will be leaving the company in mid-August to pursue another opportunity…
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints Jim Zwiers to Head International
Wolverine Worldwide has appointed James Zwiers president of its International Group and named James Gabel to replace him as president of its Performance Group, which includes the Merrell, Saucony, Chaco, Cushe and Patagonia footwear brands. Gabel joins Wo
Thermacell Names New Marketing Manager
Schawbel Corporation announces that Mark Thomas will serve as marketing manager of its Thermacell Mosquito Repellent division…
G-III Apparel Announces European License for G.H. Bass Footwear
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. entered into a multi-year wholesale license agreement with U.K.-based Overland Ltd. for the sale of men’s, women’s and children’s footwear under the G.H. Bass and related brands in Europe…
NRF Asks Appeals Court to Overturn Swipe Fee Settlement
The National Retail Federation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association asked an appeals court to overturn a federal judge’s approval of a controversial lawsuit settlement over Visa and MasterCard’s credit card swipe fees…
Gutermann Sold to PE Group
KPS Capital Partners, LP announced that its portfolio company American & Efird Global, L.P. (“A&E”) will acquire substantially all of Gutermann Holding SE's global industrial and consumer thread business…
