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Accell Forms North American Unit to Coordinate Growing Operations
Accell Group NV announced it had created Accell North America in Kent, WA to coordinate the activities of its Raleigh, Diamondback and LaPierre bicycle brands as well as the activities of Currie Technologies and Seattle Bike Supply in the region. Accell s
Freewaters Names New CFO, Reps and Dealers
Freewaters Inc. has hired a CFO, expanded its sales rep force, added multiple key specialty retailers and launched a website…
Stride Rite Dedicates April to Foot Health
Stride Rite Children's Group is dedicating the month of April to children's foot health and awareness. According to the APMA, nearly 78 percent of Americans have experienced foot problems as a result of wearing uncomfortable or ill-fitting shoes
No Injury Reports from New Balance/Adidas
Both New Balance, headquartered in Boston, and Adidas, the sponsor of the Boston Marathon, have indicated that they have received no reports of any employees being hurt in Copley Square explosions, according to the Boston Globe…
Skins Moves to Encinitas, CA
Skins Compression announced the relocation of its U.S. headquarters from Portland, OR to Encinitas, CA. The catalyst for the move is the brand’s overall U.S. growth strategy and desire to be at the heart of the active culture and marketplace..
Lowa Partners with American Hiking Society on Coloring Contest
Lowa is once again sponsoring a coloring contest that will be announced in each of the four annual issues of American Hiker Magazine…
Kentucky Retailer Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Quest Outdoors has become the newest retail member of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, which represents independent outdoor specialty retailers…
Boston Marathon Explosions
Explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon have killed at least two and left dozens injured. The explosions, just seconds apart, tore through buildings on the north side of Boylston Street near or even inside the Marathon Sports store on the blo
Puma Fills GM Position in China with Adidas Executive
PUMA appointed Philippe Bocquillon, 50, general manager PUMA China. He succeeds Nicole Au, 41, who joined PUMA in 2009 and leaves the company to pursue new career opportunities…
Hi-Tec to Supply British Military
Over the next four years, Hi-Tec and its uniform brand Magnum will be the official suppliers of both outdoor and indoor training footwear to the British military…
Vasque to Sponsor Outsiders Ball
Vasque is teaming up with the Outdoor Foundation and its Outdoor Nation program as a founding/platinum sponsor of the Outsiders Ball, to be held July 30 at the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City. Former Vasque President, Bill Sweasy is a chair on the host
Noble Biomaterials Acquires Manufacturer
Noble Biomaterials Inc., the global leader in bacterial management solutions and manufacturer of X-Static silver fiber technology, today announced the acquisition of Carolina Silver, LLC, a full-service manufacturer of silver-based fabric, yarn and fiber.
Toms’ 6th Annual One Day Without Shoes To Take Place On April 16
On Tuesday, April 16, Toms will ask the world to go without shoes for its anticipated annual One Day Without Shoes event. This is the day each year that Toms raises awareness about children's health and education. Events will take place globally in
NRF Monitoring House Vote on NLRB Bill
The National Retail Federation today sent a letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives to express its support for H.R. 1120, the Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act, which is expected to come to the House floor for
Backyard Collective Set for Thursday in Bay Area
The Conservation Alliance and member companies Mountain Hardwear, The North Face, Marmot, CamelBak, Clif Bar, Deckers, JAM Media Collective, The Forest Group and REI will partner April 11 with the East Bay Regional Park District in a conservation effort i
