Zappos Launches Ad Campaign Around Customer Reps
Zappos.com launched its 2010 ad campaign, kicking off with the airing of its first in a series of television commercials featuring the “Zappets – puppet like characters designed and styled after actual Zappos.com employees…
Governor Bill Richardson Signs Vital Self-Defense Legislation
Governor Bill Richardson has signed into law NRA-backed legislation, SB 40, allowing right-to-carry permit holders the right to protect themselves in restaurants licensed to serve beer and wine unless the establishments are posted off-limits by the proper
Hanesbrands Announces Sustainability Goals
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion and Hanes, announced its worldwide goals to reduce energy use and carbon emissions and the launch of a corporate social responsibility Web site that details the company's social programs and environmental stew
McRae’s Q2 Earnings Rise
McRae Industries, Inc. reported consolidated net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 of $16.7 million as compared to $16.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 amounted to $711,000, o
Grants Awarded to Make Five Cities More Bike Friendly
Bikes Belong, in partnership with the League of American Bicyclists and with generous support from REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), announced this year's REI/Bicycle Friendly Community Grant Awards. The grants went to groups in five cities, includ
Suunto Oy Gets New President
Mikko Moilanen, M.Sc EE, 45, was named today as president of Suunto Oy, where he replaces Juha Pinomaa effective immediately. Pinomaa has voluntarily left the company…
American Hiking Society Hikes Capitol Hill
The American Hiking Society said it held over 500 individual meetings on Capitol Hill during Trails Advocacy Week last month…
Tiger Woods to Return to Golf
Tiger Woods announced plans to return to competitive golf at the Masters next month. While several sponsors have terminated their relationship with the golfer, companies that banked more directly on his athletic prowess, such as Nike Inc. and Electronic A
Steve Murray Leaving Vans for Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced that Tedford Marlow, president, Urban Outfitters Brand, will retire and be succeeded by Steve Murray on April 12, 2010. Murray has been president, VF Action Sports Coalition since February 2009 overseeing the Vans and Reef
Reebok Reprises Jukari Exercise Program
Reebok International Ltd. and Cirque du Soleil said they are launching Jukari Fit to Flex, the second installment of an exercise program designed for women. JUKARI Fit to Flex launches first in Montreal, Canada the home of Cirque du Soleil and will rollou
Buff Sponsors Pro Skier, Mountaineer Kim Havell
Buff, Inc., the maker of headwear for snowsports, announced its sponsorship of professional skier and accomplished ski mountaineer Kim Havell. The company will be providing Havell with 25 custom Hot Lips Original Buff…
Outdoor Lobby Urges Senate to Act on Climate Change
Seventy-five outdoor businesses, the Outdoor Industry Association, Outdoor Alliance and the National Parks Conservation Association have signed on to a letter calling on Congress to protect public lands from climate change impacts. The letter argues that
Trips for Kids Will Sell and Collect Bikes at Sea Otter
Trips for Kids (TFK) will operate a bicycle thrift shop at their booth at the 2010 Sea Otter Classic again this year. The non-profit invites Sea Otter exhibitors to donate sample merchandise after the show…
La Sportiva Appoints Promotions Coordinator
La Sportiva N.A. appointed Ian Achey as their new Promotions Coordinator. Achey’s new position at La Sportiva will include event coordination responsibilities as well as assisting in all aspects of managing the climbing and Mountain Running ambassad
DSW Returns to Profitability, Comps Jump 12.9%
DSW Inc. reported earnings of $13.4 million, or 30 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, rebounding from a loss of $7.5 million, or 17 cents, a year earlier. Revenues rose 15.6% to $402.6 million from 348.2 million. Same store sales increased 12.9% versus
