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REI Now Powered by Renewable Energy

REI said it has committed to having all of its electricity come from clean renewable sources. With 26 solar electric systems generating energy and a strong program to invest in energy efficiency, REI now buys certified renewable energy certificates (RECs

Ibex Outdoor Clothing Hires VP of Product

Ibex Outdoor Clothing, the manufacturer of technical Merino wool apparel and accessories, hired James Fisher as its VP of product. He was at Burton Snowboards…

Ahnu Debuts Made In The USA Yoga Collection

Ahnu Footwear, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp, announced the arrival of its Made in the USA line, which hits retail shelves this month. In an effort to bring manufacturing efforts back to the United States, Ahnu decided to kick-off that movement with

Running USA: Half-Marathon Races Growth Slows

Since 2003, per Running USA State of the Sport Reports, the half-marathon has been the fastest growing standard distance in the United States with a 12.5 percent annual finisher growth rate, and moreover, from 2006-12, the number of 13.1 mile finishers gr

Peak Rock Capital Acquires Hunter’s Specialties

n affiliate of Peak Rock Capital (“Peak Rock”), an Austin, Texas based private equity firm, announced that it has acquired Hunter's Specialties, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of hunting accessories…

Former Patagonia CEO Signs on As Advisor at Backbone Media

Recently retired Patagonia President and CEO Casey Sheahan has signed on as a senior advisor at Backbone Media, a creative and public relations agency with one of the largest and most impressive client rosters in the outdoor specialty products industry..

Specialized Deploys Social Media Platform to Select Dealers

Specialized Bicycle Components launched a version of the popular bicycle-specific social media site Strava to select retailers in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia that enables them to create a community unique to their store…

ACSI Report Says Consumer Demand on the Rise

According to a nationwide survey and analysis from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Americans’ satisfaction with their shopping, buying, and consumption experiences is at a 20-year high…

Perry Ellis Logs Steep Q4 Loss After Writedowns

Perry Ellis International reported a net loss of $28.2 million, or $1.91 a share, after a $42.9 million non-cash writedown, primarily for intangible assets associated with brands that will be de-emphasized. The company said its golf lifestyle apparel busi