MIFA Files for Self Administration, Seeks New Investors
MIFA Mitteldeutsche Fahrradwerke AG filed for the European equivalent of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday after it failed to reach a final agreement with an Indian company that had agreed to recapitalize the German bike manufacturer. MIFA, which assembles m
Gander Mountain Plans Grand Opening in Augusta, GA
Gander Mountain is planning a grand opening celebration this coming weekend for its new store in Augusta, GA…
Netpulse Raises $18.6 Million in New Funding
Netpulse, the fitness industry's leading digital platform, has secured $18.6M in new funding led by Nokia Growth Partners, with participation from August Capital, Javelin Venture Partners, DFJ Frontier and Docomo Capital. John Gardner from Nokia Grow
MEC Launches Outdoor Nation Canada
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) launched Outdoor Nation in Canada earlier this month. MEC Outdoor Nation’s Leadership Council and 450 delegates will be creating programs to inspire young people to get outside and…
Steve Madden To Acquire Mexico Licensee
Steve Madden signed a definitive agreement to acquire Trendy Imports S.A. de C.V., Comercial Diecisiette S.A. de C.V., and Maximus Designer Shoes S.A. de C.V. (together, “SM Mexico”). As Steve Madden’s Mexican licensee, SM Mexico markets
Dick’s SG Sets Store Opening for Richmond, IN
Dick's Sporting Goods will be opening its 19th store in Indiana and 588th store nationwide on Friday, October 10th at Richmond Village in Richmond (3718 National Road East)…
Creative Recreation Hires Creative Director
Rich Cofinco has returned to lifestyle footwear brand Creative Recreation, a division of Rocky Brands, Inc. as the brand's creative director. Cofinco, who departed in 2012, was Creative Recreation's co-founder and original designer…
L.L.Bean to Open First Colorado Store
L.L.Bean plans to open its first store in Colorado by mid-November. The 13,000- square-foot store will be located at the…
Shiekh Shoes, Timberland Partner in School Beautification Project
Shiekh Shoes recently partnered with Timberland on a “Back to New” school beautification project at the Mayo Elementary School in Compton, CA…
Under Armour Energizes Locust Point Neighborhood With Donation of Banner Field
Under Armour recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the new Banner Field at Latrobe Park in the Locust Point Neighborhood. The multipurpose synthetic turf field is a donation made to the City of Baltimore through the company’s WIN Balti
Robinson Outdoor Products Realigns Sales Management
Robinson Outdoor Products, manufacturer of hunting clothing, scent eliminating liquids and hunting safety equipment announced that it has appointed Todd Leidall as vice president of sales…
South Dakota Retailer Joins Grassroots
The Great Outdoor Store of South Dakota has become the newest retail member of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance…
Brooks Beast’s Nick Symmonds Authors Book
Nick Symmonds, one of the top Brooks Beasts athletes, has penned an autobiography, “Life Outside the Oval Office: The Track Less Traveled.”…
Dick’s SG Plans Re-opening Celebration for Newark, DE
Dick's Sporting Goods will hold a grand re-opening celebration of its remodeled store at Christiana Center (100 Center Drive) in Newark, DE…
Rawlings, Minors Announce Gold Glovers
Minor League Baseball and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced Minor League Baseball's recipients of the 2014 Rawlings Gold Glove Award for defensive excellence at their positions. The honorees were selected among qualifying players from
