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Hydration Vests Face Marathon Bans
In wake of the April 15 bombings at the Boston Marathon, both the New York City Marathon and Marine Corps Marathon have banned hydration vests. The list of banned items at the New York City Marathon includes strollers, vests with pockets, and “costu
Study: Exercise as Effective as Heart Disease Medicine
Exercise may be as effective as medication in preventing diabetes and repeat heart attacks, and it is potentially better than medication for averting additional strokes, according to new research…
MasterPiece Arms Makes Customer Service Priority Number One
MPA re-directs efforts and personnel to ensure customer in-stock sales and warranty repairs are promptly serviced
Telluride Venture Accelerator Accepting Applications for Second Competition
The Telluride Venture Accelerator (TVA) has begun accepting applications from outdoor product companies for its second annual competition. Up to six companies will be chosen to receive $25,000 in seed funding, free services from Google, Microsoft and Amaz
AND1 Signs NBA Prospects Isaiah Canaan and Jamaal Franklin
The AND1 Basketball and apparel brand announced the signing of Isaiah Canaan and Jamaal Franklin, two up and coming NBA prospects to join the growing list of professional basketball players to endorse AND1…
Itochu Establishes Converse Apparel in Japan
Itochu Corporation, headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and Minoya Co., Ltd., based in Gifu-shi, Gifu, announced that they had established Converse Apparel Co., Ltd., a joint venture aimed at strengthening sales of Converse brand apparel products for sale
300 Turn Out for Timberland Service Project at OIA Rendezvous
More than 300 outdoor industry executives helped clean up the Tijuana River Valley Monday as part of the 15th annual Rendezvous Service Project Sponsored by Timberland…
Atomic To Launch First Ski Apparel Line
Atomic, long known for its alpine skis, is entering the apparel business for the first time in its nearly 60-year history. The Austrian ski maker said the new line will be available in European and North American stores in time for Winter 2014/15…
Balega Launches Redesigned Website and New Packaging
Balega, the performance sock brand, has launched a redesigned website that streamlines Balega’s product offering while providing a window into the brand’s unique story. The newly launched site also aligns with the introduction of slick new soc
ICSC Forecasts Holiday Sales Will Outpace 2012 Rate
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is forecasting a 3.4 percent increase in sales for the traditional November-December holiday period, even though retailers are expecting a more modest spending season…
Patagonia Opens NYC Surf Store
Patagonia opened Patagonia Bowery, the brand's first surf store on the East Coast. The store is opened at 313 Bowery in New York City…
Competitive Cyclist Sponsors Outerbike
Competitive Cyclist announced its sponsorship of Outerbike, which draws hundreds of bike enthusiasts to the mountain bike Mecca of Moab, UT each year for five days of test rides and mingling with industry members.
Sport Chalet Seeks Investors to Accelerate Strategic Initiatives
Sport Chalet, Inc. demonstrated the high cost of sustaining a high-tech/high-touch retailing model last week when it announced it had engaged an investment bank to scout investors needed to implement its strategic plan…
Interbike 2013 Concludes, Bike Industry Remains Positive for 2014
Interbike 2013 wrapped up on Friday, Sept. 20 in Las Vegas on an upbeat note and with praise all around as bike vendors and dealers shrugged off the slow start of the 2013 spring season.
Sports And Fitness Executives Praise Inaugural SFIA Industry Leaders Summit
Executives from the sports and fitness industry praised the inaugural SFIA Industry Leaders Summit which was held in Baltimore, MD in The Four Seasons Hotel September 25-26. Attendees gathered to discuss the future of the industry and learn how they can b
