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Skechers to Air Super Bowl Commercial Featuring Kim Kardashian
Skechers will air a commercial for its Shape-Ups collection during the Super Bowl. It features its first TV campaign featuring reality TV star, Kim Kardashian…
NRF Welcomes Obama’s Recognition of Retail’s Role in Job Creation
The National Retail Federation said it welcomed President Obama's recognition of the importance of the retail industry to job creation in his State of the Union address, and pledged to work with the White House on initiatives to promote continuation
Poll: Most Americans Still Prefer Following Pro Football, but Popularity May Be Waning
Three in ten Americans who follow at least one sport (31%) say professional football is their favorite sport while 17% say baseball, according to a Harris Interactive…
SHOT Show 2011 Boasts Quality — Not Quantity — for 2011 Product Lineups
The 33rd edition of the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show hosted by the National Shooting Sports Foundation wrapped up Friday and there were plenty of storylines that emerged from the largest trade show for shooting sports professionals…
Fortune Top Places to Work List Again Honors Zappos, REI, and Gore
Zappos.com, REI and W.L. Gore & Associates again made Fortune magazine’s 2011 list of “100 Best Companies to Work For.” …
Easton-Bell Promotes Steve Bigelow to President, Action Sports
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. announced that Steve Bigelow has been named president – Action Sports, effective immediately. The company's Action Sports business unit located in Scotts Valley, CA, includes the Giro, Bell, Blackburn and Easton Cycling Brand
American Smooth Wave Acquires Shoe Brand Ailibao
American Smoothwave Ventures, Inc., based in Palm Desert, CA, has acquired Ailibao International Investment Limited, a British Virgin Islands company. Through its PRC subsidiaries and controlled companies, Ailibao International Investment Limited designs
SUFFER Receives Upgrade from OTCMarkets
SUFFER, the MMA apparel and gear maker, received notice from OTCMarkets that the company's reporting status was going to be upgraded to “current information.”…
Survey: One in Four British Kids Don’t Play Outside
One in four British youngsters never play outside and TV and cinema have become the most popular activity for five to 16-year-olds, followed by video gaming and going online, according to a new U.K. study…
Fitness Guru Jack LaLanne Dies at 96
Jack LaLanne, so-called “godfather of fitness,” died Sunday of respiratory failure due to pneumonia at his home in Morro Bay, CA, according to reports. He was 96. LaLanne opened the first of his many exercise studios in 1936, focusing on weight-training a
EMS Announces New Store in Manhattan
Eastern Mountain Sports announced it will open a new store on the Upper West Side of Manhattan this fall at 76th and Broadway…
Patagonia, Life Is Good and North Face Win Social Media Awards
Outdoor USA Magazine, the outdoor industry's paper trade periodical, presented The 2010 Social Media Awards, recognizing the outdoor brands that have harnessed the power of social networking. This year's winners are: Facebook's Most Liked:
Sea to Summit Names Southeast Agency
Sea to Summit has named Elliott Hardin of Hardin Outdoors to serve as their independent sales representative in the Southeast region. The announcement bolsters Sea to Summitfs commitment to provide the highest level of sales support to the retailers in t
20th Annual Polartec Challenge Grant Recipients Announced
Polartec announced the recipients of its 20th annual Polartec Challenge Grant. Four separate expeditions will receive funding and support from Polartec to 2011: a solo climbing exploration in the remote northern Russian Arctic, a first-time circumnavigati
NRF: Store Expansion High on Agenda for 2011
Retailers in 2011 will be intent on actively growing their businesses and improving customer insight capabilities, in addition to continuing efforts begun during the economic downturn to stabilize operating costs and focus on financial discipline, accordi
