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Victorinox Swiss Army announced it will open five stores in 2011, the first of which opened July 1 in The Westchester in White Plains, NY. According to Joachim Beer, president of global fashion and retail for the chain, future store openings include Boston, Short Hills, N.J. and Los Angeles, all slated to open prior to year end. “We look forward to bringing the brand to these locations with this innovative new design concept,” said Beer.

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Diamond, Inc. , a leading provider of outdoor recreation equipment, active lifestyle products, and a leading global climbing and freeride ski brand, announces the hiring of Tim Bantle as Director of Apparel. Bantle comes to Black Diamond with a wealth of technical apparel expertise as the former Business Unit Director -- Technical Outerwear and Equipment at Patagonia. "We are extremely excited to have Tim join our team at Black Diamond," states Peter Metcalf, Black Diamond CEO. "His diverse work experience is built upon passion as an athlete and end-user which gives him exactly the sort