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AceCamp Opens U.S. Headquarters in Salt Lake City
AceCamp has opened its U.S. headquarters in Salt Lake City in a bid to establish a beachhead in the U.S. camping market. Founded 12 years ago, the Chinese company has offered its line of camping equipment and accessories in Europe since 2008…
Kirk Nichols Joins Newton Running as VP of Sales
Newton Running, based in Boulder, appointed Kirk Nichols as VP of sales. A 20-year footwear-industry veteran, Nichols previously worked at Columbia Sportswear, Hi-Tec Sports and LaCrosse Footwear…
Hestra USA Hires Sales Manager for Rocky Mountain Territory
Hestra gloves hired Marc Cutilletta as regional sales manager for the Rocky Mountain territory in the Hestra USA corporate office in Golden, CO…
Mizuno Extends Relationship to U.S. Beach Volleyball Team
Mizuno USA announced an extension of their sponsorship agreement with USA Volleyball, remaining the “Official Equipment and Apparel Supplier for the USA Volleyball.” The long-standing partnership…
NRA Releases Statement on NRA Releases Statement on Connecticut Shooting
In its first statement since the shooting that killed 26 people inside a Newtown, CT, elementary school, The National Rifle Association promised ‘‘to offer meaningful contributions to help make sure this never happens again.’’…
Sports Direct’s Revenues Jump in First Half
Sports Direct, the U.K. sporting goods chain reported underlying profit before tax increased 26.4 percent in the half ended Oct. 28, to £125.1 million ($203 million). Group revenue jumped 22.5 percent to £1.09 billion ($1.76 billion) with significant grow
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
