Under Armour Settles Shareholder Lawsuit
Under Armour Inc. reached an agreement with shareholders who sued the firm over its plans, announced in mid-June, to create a new class of stock. The new class of stock, without voting rights, was created to ensure that founder and CEO Kevin Plank would r
Hurley Founder Resigns as CEO
Bob Hurley, who founded California surf apparel company Hurley International LLC in 1998 and sold it to Nike in 2002, will step down as CEO of the Hurley brand…
Surftech Names Sales and Operations Managers
Surftech, which was acquired by Confluence Outdoor earlier this year, announced new leadership in its sales and operations departments, including…
Royal Robbins Names New Merchandising and Design Chief
Royal Robbins announced industry veteran Liz Braund will join the outdoor and travel apparel company as VP of merchandising and design…
Soles4Souls Partners with Stride Rite on Barefoot Week
Soles4Souls, a not for profit global social enterprise committed to fighting poverty through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing, is partnering with faith leaders and children's footwear company Stride Rite for this year's Bare
Hanes and Champion Launch Hanes4Education Program
Hanes and Champion, both owned by Hanesbrands, will launch the new Hanes4Education program to raise dollars for schools. Schools can earn cash rebates through orders of Hanes or Champion printed apparel…
Bankruptcy Judge Slashes Stalking Horse Bid for Coolcore, Dr. Cool
A federal bankruptcy judge slashed the stalking horse bid for Tempnology LLC nearly 85 percent in a move to entice interest in its Coolcore and Dr. Cool performance fabric brands, which reputedly cool athletes without using chemicals…
Lowa Debuts Concept Department at Summit Hut
Lowa has opened a new in-store shop in Summit Hut’s new Tuscon, AZ location…
Remington Event Raise $1.4 Million for Veterans Organization
The 2015 Remington Great Americans Shoot (RGAS15) surpassed all expectations by raising $1.4 million, shattering last year’s fundraising record by $250,000…
Stephon Marbury Looks to Relaunch Starbury Line
Stephon Marbury, the former NBA star who now plays in China, is reportedly bringing back his Starbury line. The sneaker collection, launched in 2006, garnered much attention for selling for only $15 at Steve & Barry's…
Columbia Sportswear Brings Back Gert Boyle
Columbia Sportswear Chairman Gert Boyle, 91, will return to star in the brand's advertising campaign in a bid to bolster the brand's identity, reports Advertising Age…
Sports Direct Poised to Acquire Warrnambool
Sports Direct International plc, the UK's leading sports retailer, has reached agreements to acquire Warrnambool retail group, which houses Sport Direct shops in 27 of its stores in the Republic of Ireland…
Tilly’s Replaces President and CEO
Tilly’s Inc. announced that its President and CEO Daniel Griesemer stepped down Wednesday and will be replaced October 12 by Edmond Thomas, who most recently ran Wet Seal…
Bauer Hockey Opens Innovation Center in Quebec
Bauer Hockey, Inc. officially opened its new Innovation Center in Blainville, Quebec, as the facility recently hosted approximately 350 of the company’s top global retail partners for the annual BauerWorld event. The new 100,000-square-foot facilit
Total Hockey to Release New Commercial Spots for NHL Season
Total Hockey, Inc. will debut three TV commercials for the upcoming 2015-16 hockey season, set to air during the week of Oct. 5, the first week of the NHL season…
