Gramicci Helps Sponsor Rock Climbing Documentary
Gramicci is helping sponsor a feature length documentary film about the origins of rock climbing in the United States. The Last Wild Mountain: Portrait of the American Climber follows the parallel stories of the first two generations of rock climbers in A
Kelty Donates Bags to Al Roker’s Lend a Hand Project
Kelty is supporting the Eagle Mount Therapeutic Recreation charitable organization with a donation of 60 Mistral sleeping bags through “Today’s” Al Roker and his “Lend a Hand” project…
Drew Brees to Co-Chair President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Dominique Dawes, a three-time Olympian and former U.S. national champion in gymnastics, will co-chair the reconfigured President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition…
Manzella Productions Taps Fowler as Sales Manager
Glove maker Manzella Productions named Mike Fowler, former VP of operations for Uncle Dan's in Chicago, as its new national sales director. Fowler, who will continue to reside in Chicago, will be responsible for growing existing accounts and generati
GoldToeMoretz Introduces Men’s Underwear
GoldToeMoretz, the maker of Gold Toe socks, announced the launch of Gold Toe underwear, a premium collection for men. The brand extension will debut in national chain and department stores, Gold Toe Stores and at goldtoe.com for back-to-school…
Somnio Running Switches to Inside Rep Force
Somnio has moved from using independent sales reps in different parts of the country to hiring its own dedicated sales reps that will focus on both the specialty running and comfort shoe markets in all regions across the country…
Taiwan Bike Exporters, SRAM Donate $100,000 to Bikes Belong
The Taiwan Bicycle Exporters Association (TBEA) has pledged $50,000 per year for three years to the Bikes Belong Foundation. The investment will go toward adapting and implementing best practices in infrastructure and urban design to make bicycling safer,
China to Drop Tariff on Taiwanese Bike Parts
China and Taiwan signed a landmark trade agreement Tuesday that will dramatically lower or eliminate tariffs on Taiwanese bicycles and bicycle parts imported into China…
Collective Brands Opens New European Headquarters
Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG), a division of Collective Brands, Inc., has opened a new combined European Headquarters and Distribution Center facility in Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands (near Amsterdam), as well as a new London-base
Puma Appeals Charge in Spanish Licensing Takeover
Puma will appeal an arbitration court ruling that could force it to pay up to 98 million euros ($119.6 million) to settle a long legal battle. Puma has been seeking to reclaim sole branding rights from its former licensing firm in Spain, Estudio 2000 SA..
Evolv Hires ‘Cultural Attache’ to Support Retailers
Footwear manufacturer evolv Sports hired of Mason Daly for the newly created position of evolv's “Cultural Attache,” to provide support for retailers, climbing events and demos in the Northwest and Southwest. Daly will also build the college adventur
Clif Bar Becomes 20% Employee-owned
Clif Bar & Company, the maker of all-natural and organic food for athletes, announced the selling of family-owned common stock to its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees through the ESOP own 20% of the company, while husba
TNF and REI Sponsor Nat Geo Film on Everest
National Geographic Entertainment (NGE) has partnered with The North Face and REI to sponsor the new film “The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest,” opening Friday, Aug. 6. The partnership includes private screenings in 10 markets, including Se
Ribzwear Expands Distribution of Front Pack
RIBZ USA, a San Diego-based developer of outdoor and active lifestyle accessories, will launch distribution of its patented RIBZ front pack to include a broad range of retailers, including mainstream and specialty sporting goods retailers, beginning July
Wild Turkey Federation Taps Regional Biologist
The National Wild Turkey Federation has hired Gene Miller of Canyon, TX, as its new regional biologist. Miller will oversee projects pertaining to conserving wild turkeys and other wildlife and preserving our hunting heritage in Oklahoma and western Texas
