Allied Feather & Down completed certification to become the industry’s largest supplier of down certified under NSF International’s Global Traceable Down Standard (TDS). At the start of 2016, Allied estimated more than 70 ...
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Dutch brewer Heineken has introduced a limited edition lager H41, the first drink in its lager exploration series, which has been brewed using rare ‘mother’ yeast discovered in Patagonia. The new lager features fuller ...
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Edelrid North America, the newly established North American distributorship for the global Edelrid brand, has hired Blair Williams as director of sales and marketing and Paul Nanawa as director of operations. Williams and Nanawa are both ...
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Granite Gear, the maker of backpack, travel and accessories, announced a team of handpicked individuals for its first ambassador program. The program, its members nicknamed the Go Getters, stems from Granite Gear’s evolution in the ...
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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released the full text of the Trans Pacific Partnership on Thursday, providing the sporting goods industry its first opportunity to vet the details of the potentially historic trade agreement. ...
Apparel brand Patagonia has introduced Merino Air Baselayer and what it calls the first-ever fusion of sustainably sourced wool and cutting-edge technology. “Merino Air offers outstanding warmth, more breathability and better fit ...
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Anchor Brewing Company announces the release of the eighth brew in their Zymaster Series, Luxardo Cherry Ale (6% ABV). Luxardo Maraschino Cherries are a far cry from the neon red orbs that insinuate their way into mundane mixed drinks. ...
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Patagonia, through its $20 Million & Change venture fund, announced a strategic investment in Beyond Surface Technologies, a chemical company focused on producing high-performance textile treatments based on natural raw materials. In its ...
Patagonia launched a cross-country mission with a message of reducing overall consumption. The Worn Wear Mobile Tour, kicking off April 2 in Ventura, CA, and ending May 12 in Boston, is the brand's attempt to encourage customers to make ...
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City Sports appointed Eve Bould to the post of director of marketing, effective immediately. Bould joins City Sports with 12 years of marketing experience with a variety of organizations, including Jenzabar, Patagonia, Staples and Bain & ...
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TRX, the creator of Suspension Training and Rip Training equipment, has promoted Paul Zadoff to the role of president where he will head the TRX leadership team in charge of successfully driving the brand’s next chapter of expansion. ...
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Patagonia will close all four of its stores in New York City until 3 p.m. Sunday to support the People's Climate March, President and CEO Rose Marcario announced on a company blog. "The People’s Climate March in New York City on ...
The Outdoor Foundation is pleased to announce that over 125 non-profit projects will be funded, thanks to the outdoor industry’s generous support of the 2014 Outsiders Ball, which took place on August 5 - Night 0 of the Outdoor ...
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Unifi, Inc. announces the expansion of its Recycling Center, which opened in Yadkinville, N.C., May 2010. The expansion comes as Unifi dials up its commitment to Premium Value Added products, like REPREVE, which continue to be a strategic ...
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The clothing industry accounts for a significant part of the world's pollution, but are there innovative ways to make it more sustainable? Is the concept of clothing on the verge of a dramatic shift? The new documentary The Next Black ...