Patagonia Footwear Increases Focus on Trail Running
Patagonia Footwear announced a larger focus on trail running for the Spring 2012 season by aligning with female ultra runner, Krissy Moehl, and Patagonia's Ultra Running Team. Working closely with Moehl and Ultra Team members, the company has develop
Jack Wolfskin Shifts Execs to Accelerate European Growth
Jack Wolfskin, the dominant outdoor brand in Germany, has shifted two key executives to accelerate growth in the rest of Europe as private equity firms negotiate its sale. The appointments will allow the brand to boost its efforts in France and the rest o
House Appropriations Committee Poised to Slash LWCF Appropriation by 80 Percent
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee could vote as early as Tuesday on a bill that would slash federal spending on the Land and Water Conservation Fund by 80 percent from Fiscal 2011 levels…
Big Rock Sports Buys PA Live Bait Vending
Big Rock Sports, LLC announced its has acquired PA Live Bait Vending. A leader in the live bait and tackle industry, PA Live Bait Vending operates out of Elverson, PA and has been supplying and supporting 24-hour vending machines for the fishing industry
Adidas Backs Venture Capital Firm
Adidas Group has reached an arrangement to fully back Hydra Ventures, a new venture capital firm based in the Netherlands that will create and develop new consumer brands in the apparel, footwear and sports related areas. Hydra Ventures' full backing
CamelBak Hires Operations Manager
CamelBak has hired Hugh Ewing as sales and operations manager. His previous positions include stints at Gregory Mountain Products, Streamworks, and ExOfficio…
Phiten Supports Dodgers Dream Foundation
Phiten, the maker of the titanium necklaces, announced its partnership with the Dodgers Dream Foundation to support the organization's charitable efforts and fundraising events, which benefit youth in Los Angeles-area communities…
Nine West Inks Licensing Agreement for Sneakers
The Jones Group entered into an exclusive, world-wide license agreement with Philip Simon Brands Group, Inc. (PSBG) for the creation, production, marketing and global distribution of a fashion sneaker collection under the Nine West brand…
Grassroots Members Honor Rock/Creek at Early Show
Rock Creek Outfitters of Chattanooga, TN was voted best retailer at the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance 11th annual Early Show, which was held in Ogden Utah from June 13-17. With 42 outdoor manufacturers, nine service vendors and 38 retail members at the show
Primaloft Hires Engineer to Drive Yarn Development
Primaloft has hired Bob Dempsey as lead product development engineer for it's yarn division. Dempsey will use his 18 years of experience to refine Primaloft's proprietary yarn blends through the integration of new materials. This will include wo
June Retail Comps Outpace Forecasts on Heavy Promotional Activity
Heavy and frequent discounting lured customers into major retail outlets during June, prompting bargain-hunters to open their wallets and purses and drive the overall market far past analysts’ expectations…
Reef Launches E-Commerce Site
Reef said it launched e-commerce on its website. The site will also continue to highlight its marquee athletes and Reef events…
Boxercraft Acquires Assets of Jones and Mitchell…
Boxercraft, a manufacturer of spiritwear, has purchased the assets of Jones & Mitchell Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Augusta Sportswear Holdings Inc…
Kenny Powers Returns For Second K-Swiss Campaign
K-Swiss launched a new campaign featuring Kenny Powers, the fictional character played by Danny McBride in HBO's series “Eastbound & Down.”…
RECALL: Mizuno Baseball/Softball Gloves
Mizuno USA, in cooperation with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is recalling about 131,000 Mizuno Supreme Series and Ballpark Pro baseball and softball gloves…
