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Adidas Outdoor Seeks Nominations for Outdoor Inspiration Awards
Adidas Outdoor has begun accepting nominations for the fourth annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards, which recognize individuals, groups and companies for extraordinary work encouraging others to participate in outdoor activities. The awards will be presente
Gibbons Slacklines USA Names VP of Sales
Gibbon Slacklines USA has hired Derick Cole as the new vice president of sales. Cole is leading the sales efforts in all channels including retail, event sponsorship, park design and installation…
Backcountry Enters European Market with Acquisition of Bergefreunde.de
Backcountry entered the European outdoor market by acquiring Bergfreunde.de, which it described as the leading e-commerce company for outdoor enthusiasts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland…
Golf Rounds Pick Up in October
According to Golf DataTech, golf rounds played during October were up 3.7 percent compared to October 2012. YTD rounds played are down 4.4 percent…
Stuart Weitzman Announces New Global President
Stuart Weitzman Holdings, LLC announced that Francois Kress has joined as global president…
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
Rack Room Shoes, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse Plots Accelerated Growth
Rack Room Shoes and Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse will increase their number of stores and sales at an accelerated pace beginning in 2014. In preparation for this goal, the company has hired Kirk Light as real estate director for Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse
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…
Tilley’s Reports Donations to Street Kids International Exceed $155,000
Tilley Endurables, the Toronto-based maker of hats and travel clothing, has donated more than $155,000 to Street Kids International, a global non-profit organization that helps street kids learn to support themselves and make healthy, educated decisions
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…
