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Former Vibram USA CEO Launches Footwear Startup
Tony Post, the former CEO Vibram USA who brought the FiveFingers phenomenon to the world, last week announced a new footwear startup, again aimed at the lightweight footwear space…
NRF Urges Deliberate, Transparent Approach on Corporate Tax Reform
The National Retail Federation issued a statement urging the Obama Administration and Congress not to negotiate corporate tax reforms behind closed doors at the 11th hour in their rush to avoid the fiscal cliff…
Brian Anderson Named CEO of Madd Gear
Madd Gear, the action sports brand, named Brian Anderson to the newly created role of president and CEO of Madd Gear Americas…
Outdoor Inspiration Awards Nominations Close Friday
Nominations for the third annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards presented by adidas Outdoor remain open through Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, creating an opportunity to recognize and champion individuals, groups and companies whose efforts are…
Phil Knight Donates $1125MM to Cardiovascular Health
The Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) Cancer Institute said it received a $125 million gift from Nike co-founder and chairman Phil Knight and his wife, Penney. The gift is believed to be largest philanthropic investment to advance cardiovascular me
Outdoor Research Employee Spearheads Hurricane Relief Effort
Outdoor Research has committed more than $64,000 in aid to support victims of Hurricane Sandy thanks the efforts of a single employee…
Mountain Chalet Owner Don’s Vintage Patagonia Outfit to Win $5,000 Grant
Mountain Chalet in Colorado Springs, CO has won $5,000 environmental grant from Patagonia after its owner donned the most impressive vintage Patagonia clothing at contest last month during the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (Grassroots) annual Fall Show…
Nike Seeks Tax Guarantees as Part of Oregon Expansion
Nike Inc. has told Oregon lawmakers it is willing to invest billions of dollars to create hundreds of jobs in the state if they can guarantee they wont change the state tax code. The request prompted Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber to call a special session De
Aldila Signs Merger Agreement with Mitsubishi Rayon America
Aldila has agreed to be acquired by Mitsubishi Rayon America, Inc. for $4.00 per share in cash, or $22 million, representing a 60 percent premium over what the company's shares were trading for Dec. 3. Aldila makes carbon fiber shafts and other compo
Famous Footwear Seeking Holiday Guinness World Record
Famous Footwear launched a new campaign, Voices of Victory. The Facebook app gives Facebook fans the opportunity to customize a free singing holiday greeting card to share with friends and family. Participants will also help Famous Footwear attempt to rea
Crocs Counterfeiters Sentenced in China
Crocs, Inc. announced that Chinese courts have sentenced 18 individuals to a total of more than 46 years in prison for producing and selling counterfeit Crocs goods. Seventeen individuals were convicted of counterfeiting, and two of them were also convict
October Golf Rounds Slide
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played during October was down 5.0 percent. Public access play was down 5.4 percent and private course activity was down 3.7 percent…
Li-Ning Hires Alejandro Ingelmo as a Creative Consultant for Wade Brand
Li-Ning Co. and NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade announced that award-winning footwear and accessory designer Alejandro Ingelmo has been selected as a creative consultant for special projects for Wade, the new athletic and lifestyle footwear and apparel collectio
Tubbs Snowshoes Announces Winner of ‘Get Outdoors’ Contest
Tubbs Snowshoes announced Forest Hills Elementary in Sidman, PA and Splore, an organization out of Salt Lake City UT, as winners of their “Get Outdoors” Kids’ Contest..
Obama Admin Lifts Opposition to Tariff Suspension Bills
Manufacturers who were up in arms last week were able to relax over the weekend when the Obama administration announced Friday they were lifting their opposition to eight of the 18 outdoor industry miscellaneous tariff bills (MTBs) that reduce import tari
