Skechers USA Gets Two Big Wins in Two Days
Skechers USA Inc. late Tuesday reported a blowout first quarter, with worldwide strength across divisions driving its second highest quarterly revenues in the company’s 22-year history. But a potentially much bigger development came from a road race
Skechers Meb-ulous Victory
Skechers USA Inc. late Tuesday reported a blowout first quarter, with worldwide strength across divisions driving its second highest quarterly revenues in the company’s 22-year history. But a potentially much bigger development came from a road race

Adidas Partners with TODAY Co-host to Raise Money for Boston’s One Fund
On Monday, TODAY's Natalie Morales will cross the Boston Marathon finish line in custom Adidas Energy Boost 2 thanks to a generous donation from Adidas Running to One Fund Boston. Thanks to the passion and support of thousands, Adidas raised and dona
Flambeau Outdoors Hires Alliance Sports Group, LLC
Flambeau Outdoors announces that Alliance Sports Group, LLC will be handling its sales representation for the Southeast portion of the United States…
NSSF to Hold Retailer Education Seminar May 20 in Jacksonville, FL
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has a NSSF Retailer Education Seminar scheduled at Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park, 4812 Deer Lake Drive West in Jacksonville, Fla. on May 20…
Mountainsmith Adds to Design Team
Mountainsmith added Jacob Stein to its design team as the newest design assistant for both Mountainsmith and sister company Carry Gear Solutions…
Patagonia’s Venture Arm Invests in CO2Nexus Inc.
Patagonia has made a strategic investment in CO2Nexus Inc., a company that has developed a sustainable method of processing (cleaning, disinfecting and coating) textiles and garments using liquid carbon dioxide – using zero water, consuming less energy an
Dick’s Sporting Goods Offers NICA $75K Matching Grant
Dick’s Sporting Goods has selected the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) for its $75,000 matching grant program through its Sports Matter crowd funding platform. After receiving a $20,000 contribution from Shimano/Pearl Izumi, NICA
Fam Brands Licenses Marika Brand to Glance Eyewear
Marika, the largest division of Fam Brands, has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Glance Eyewear for women’s sunglasses and reading glasses, as well as related eyewear accessories…
Trade Associations Call on Bangladesh to Lower Tariffs on Building Safety Imports
Trade associations representing the U.S. and Canadian apparel and retail industry sent a letter April 7 to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh urging the Bangladesh government to immediately eliminate duties on imports of building and fire safety equipment..
REI Foundation Grants Target Youth, Minority Engagement
The REI Foundation awarded a total of $410,000 to nonprofit programs dedicated to engaging younger and more diverse populations in the outdoors. Grant recipients include the Children & Nature Network (C&NN), Futuro Media Group, Outdoor Foundation and YMCA
Head Wintersports Adds Sales Rep to Serve Tahoe Region
Head Wintersports welcomes Rob Furtney to its sales force. Effective Monday, April 21, Furtney will be Head’s new sales representative for the Northern California and Northern Nevada territory…
Ibex Launches Earth Day Promotion Online
Ibex Outdoor Clothing will donate 10-percent of all online sales made on Earth Day (Tuesday, April 22) to The Conservation Alliance…
Rockies Snowpack Bodes Well for Rafting Season
Western River Expeditions reports that spring runoff from the Rocky Mountains into the Colorado and Green Rivers bodes well for the upcoming rafting season…

Skechers Endorser Wins Boston Marathon
Skechers' star athlete, Meb Keflezighi on Monday won the Boston Marathon. Wearing the new Skechers GOmeb Speed 3 shoes, Keflezighi broke his personal record with a time of 2:08:37, and is the first American male to win the Boston Marathon since Greg