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Adidas Signs Kanye West

Adidas confirmed that it had signed an endorsement deal with rapper Kanye West. West had been with Nike…

Skiing History Website Launched

The International Skiing History Association (ISHA) recently launched a newly redesigned website, www.skiinghistory.org. The new site enables skiings fans to read articles, conduct research, watch videos, view vintage ski art and obtain or renew membershi

PS Brands Partners to Make High Sierra Socks

Samsonite LLC has signed a new multi-year license agreement with U.S-based PS Brands for the company to produce High Sierra casual, outdoor and performance socks in the North American market…

Shoe Carnival Says Strong November Boosted Q3 Results

Shoe Carnival, Inc. said comparable store sales surged 7.8 percent in November as seasonable weather fueled boost sales and Thanksgiving promotions more than offset a soft September. The retailer said it expects comparable store sales to grow in the 4 to

Ambassador Program for Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers Launched

Vasque has banded with other outdoor brands to form the Appalachian Trail (AT) Ambassador Program, which will provide selected AT thru-hikers with products and training to ensure they are on brand message when speaking about the brand on the trail and can

Ecco Appoints Branding Director, External Sourcing.

Ecco appointed Paul Janssen as its branding director, external sourcing. Janssen has previously worked for Hugo Boss Shoes & Accessories as managing director for more than a decade. He joins Ecco from Sioux G.m.b.H Walheim, where he holds the position of

Dunlop Sports Americas to Distribute Diadora Tennis Footwear

Dunlop Sports Group Americas, manufacturer and distributor of Dunlop tennis racquets, balls and accessories, has reached an agreement with the Italian footwear brand Diadora to be the exclusive distributor of its line of premium tennis footwear…

FTC Reminds Online Retailers to Disclose Warranty Information

The Federal Trade Commission has asked top Internet retailers to review their websites to ensure that they provide complete and accurate information about product warranties as required by the FTC’s Pre-Sale Availability Rule. The FTC sent the lette

Hell’s Bay Boatworks Names New GM

Veteran fishing magazine publisher, avid angler and conservationist Gary Jennings has joined Hell’s Bay Boatworks, taking the position of general manager…

Coffinger Named No Limit Archery Sales VP

Dale Perry, Owner of No Limit Archery, the manufacturer of the Grave Digger Broadhead line and other archery products, announces the addition of Scott Coffinger to the company leadership team…

Uggs Again Partners with Boys and Girls Clubs

Keeping the tradition of bringing comfort and joy to shoppers this holiday season, Ugg Australia will partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the fourth year in a row, hosting a register drive to raise funds for the organization. All 41 domestic U