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Utah Awards $2.66M Grant to Keep Outdoor Retailer
It appears likely the Outdoor Retailer shows will remain in Salt Lake City through at least 2016 thanks to a $2.66 million state grant to underwrite the cost of erecting a massive tent used the last two years to accomodate vendors who don't fit in th
REI Backs Ski and Snowboard Month at 11 Resorts
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) has teamed with the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) to support Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM) at 11 winter resorts nationwide.
New Balance and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Ink Strategic Alliance
New Balance and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts announced a multi-year strategic alliance that includes exclusive footwear, running-specific initiatives and co-branding opportunities…
Converse Relocates Headquarters to Boston
Converse Inc., currently based in North Andover, MA, plans to relocate its headquarters to Boston, in April 2015. The subsidiary of Nike’s move to downtown Boston follows an extensive search for a new company headquarters in the greater Boston metro
Wolverine Worldwide Restructures Following PLG Merger
Wolverine Worldwide plans to migrate from four to three brand Operating Groups following following its October 2012 acquisition of the Performance & Lifestyle Group (PLG), which gave it the Sperry Top-Sider, Saucony, Keds and Stride Rite brands…
Ugg Set for Aggressive Retail Expansion
Deckers Outdoor is planning to have 200 stores, largely for the Ugg brand, by 2015, from 78 currently, Yul Vanek, the company’s VP of information technology, told CIO Journal. The move is expected to help Ugg showcase a larger variety of its product
Globe International Urges Shareholders to Reject Takeover Bid
Globe International, the publicly traded Australian company, is again urging shareholders to reject an unsolicited A$13 million non-cash takeover offer by corporate investor Mariner Corporation…
Bergans USA Signs on as Bluesign System Partner
Bergans of Norway has joined as a bluesign system partner. The partnership will give Bergans access to textile supply line experts to help further minimize its environmental impact, reduce resource consumption and eliminate substances that could pose a ri
Equip Outdoor Names U.S. Sales Manager
Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd., the parent company of technical outdoor brands Rab and Lowe Alpine, has hired Chris Tennal as U.S. sales manager. Tennal will manage two national sales teams covering the Rab and Lowe Alpine brands and will be based out o
Flylow Adds Hinton and Denne to Sales Team
Flylow, manufacturers of backcountry freeride ski apparel, named Micah Hinton has its new national sales manager and Joe Denne as its Western Great Lakes sales rep…
Patagonia Adds Skier Athletes in Advance of 2013 Outerwear Launch
Patagonia Inc. announced that skiers Pep Fujas and Kye Petersen have joined the company as brand ambassadors as it prepares to a major update of its outerwear line for Fall 2013…
Russell to Lay Off 190 Workers in Alabama
Russell plans to lay off 190 of its 390 employees at its Alexander City decoration facility. Tony Greeson, vice president of manufacturing, said the reduction was necessary for the company to keep up with its competition…
Nike Golf Adds Thorbjørn Olesen To Its Roster
Nike Golf announced the addition of PGA European Tour athlete Thorbjørn Olesen to its Tour Staff…
Nielsen Acquires Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show, Trade Association
Nielsen Holdings N.V. has acquired the leading trade show and association representing the rapidly growing tailgating industry…
The Finish Line Lowers Guidance on Weak Q3
The Finish Line, Inc. reported a small loss of $107,000, or less than 1 cent a share, in its third quarter ended Dec. 1. Comps were up 3.6 percent but came in below plan due primarily to a shift in athletic footwear trends and a less than favorable consum
