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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
Sport Chalet Implements Same-Day Delivery
Sport Chalet, Inc. rolled out its “order today, deliver today” service to residents and businesses in most of California as well as the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area, the Greater Las Vegas, Nevada metropolitan area, and most of Salt Lake City, Utah…
Sazzi Debuts Recyclable In-store Display Material
Sazzi Footwear partnered with PLUSfoam Compound Technologies to develop a line of 100 percent recyclable in-store display material for the footwear brand, available to retail stores this spring…
Nike’s Charlie Denson to Receive Honorary Doctorate
Charlie Denson, president of the Nike Brand, will be the commencement speaker for the 126th graduation ceremony of Utah State University on May 4. The university announced he will also receive an honorary doctorate during the ceremony…
Polartec Names True Account Manager for Southwestern US
Polartec, LLC has hired Colin True as account manager for the Southwestern US territory. Concurrently, True has been selected as a ’40 Under 40’ award recipient by Sporting Goods Business (SGB) magazine, which recognizes young leaders in the s
Keds Introduces First Footwear Collaboration With Taylor Swift
resh off the heels of a multiyear partnership announcement, Keds introduced its first footwear collaboration with seven-time Grammy winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter and style icon Taylor Swift…
Metolius Joins 30-Plus Red Rock Rendezvous Sponsors
Metolius will be among the more than 30 brands supporting the 10th Annual Red Rock Rendezvous, which will be held April 5-7 in Las Vegas, NV. The annual festival, which is presented by Spokane Valley, WA-based outdoor retailer Mountain Gear, features clin
