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Colorado Declares State Holiday to Celebrate Public Lands
Governor John Hickenlooper signed Colorado’s Public Lands Day bill Tuesday, which establishes the third Saturday in May as a holiday to celebrate the state’s public land.
Cabela’s Presents Vendor of the Year Awards
Cabela’s Inc. honored four of its suppliers: Vortex Optics, Benelli USA, St. Croix Rod Company and Sitka Gear.
Taurus Holdings Names Senior Marketing Manager
Taurus Holdings, Inc. named Vincent Abrams as the Senior Marketing Manager for the company, which encompasses the Taurus, Rossi and Heritage firearm brands.
Fishpond Founder Le Coq Honored for Environmental Work
Fishpond Founder John Le Coq was recently recognized for his commitment and contributions to the environment as one of four nominees for Pegasus Foundation Wings award.
Leatherman Promotes Ben Rivera to CEO
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., parent to Leatherman multi-tools and LED light brand Ledlenser, promoted Ben Rivera to CEO. Rivera, who has been with the company for 25 years, most recently served as Leatherman brand president and will continue in that role in addition to running the parent company as CEO. “Over the last 25 years, […]
Italian Buying Group Joins Sports 2000 International
Sport 2000 International, the second largest buying group for sporting goods retailers in Europe, is expanding its network into Italy the accession of Sport Alliance International…
Selle Royal to Join Utah’s Bike Industry Cluster
Selle Royal Group will open a new facility in Utah that will generate 65 jobs in the next seven years thanks in part to economic incentives offered by the state…
Colorado Promotes ‘Fresh Air Friday’
Colorado is waiving fees to all 42 state parks on Black ‘Fresh Air Friday,’ to promote a day of outdoor recreation as an option to the state's “world-class shopping”…
Duluth Trading Shares Trade Above $12 IPO Price
Shares of Duluth Holdings Inc., which priced its initial public offering at $12 per share Thursday, or $3 below its initial target, were trading above $14 Monday afternoon on their second day of trading…
Trade Groups Find No Surprises in Full TPP Text
A week after the Obama Administration released the full text for the Trans Pacific Partnership, industry trade groups say they’ve discovered no surprises…
Skechers Claims Partial Victory in Converse Patent Ruling
Skechers USA Inc. claimed a partial victory Thursday in its patent infringement dispute with Nike Inc. subsidiary Converse Inc. relating to the Converse Chuck Taylor shoe…
Nike Sets $12B Stock Buyback Plan, Hikes Dividend
Nike, Inc. said its board of directors approved a new four-year, $12 billion program to repurchase shares of Nike’s Class B common stock. The board also approved a 14 percent increase in the company's quarterly dividend and set a two-for-one st
New Balance Launches 3D Printed Running Shoe
New Balance said it will be launching the first running shoe with a 3D printed midsole. Through an exclusive collaboration with 3D Systems and their newly developed elastomeric powder, DuraForm Flex TPU, New Balance has made significant advancements…
U.S. International Trade Commission Validates Converse’s Intellectual Property
The Chief Judge of the International Trade Commission (ITC) validated Converse's intellectual property rights in the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star and supported its right to enforcement, according to a statement from Converse…
Salty Crew Appoints Sales Director
Salty Crew said Tom Ruiz is joining the surf lifestyle brand as as a partner and sales director. Before joining Salty Crew Tom spent 16 years as EVP of sales for Volcom and most recently two years as VP of sales at Depactus…
