Slinger Bag announced a five-year distribution agreement with Ark Dream, one of Bulgaria’s larger players in the sports market and current distributor of the number one tennis brand Babolat in that market.
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Unifi Announces Strong Sequential Growth With First Quarter
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Crocs’ Q3 Earnings Jump 74 Percent
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ISPO Munich 2021 To Go Virtual
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IHRSA And Medical Fitness Association Establish Partnership
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Concepts To Open Flagship Store In Boston
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Casa Pilates Equipment Opens First Showroom; Retail Location
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Under Armour To Outfit Morgan State University
Under Armour reached an agreement to replace Adidas as the official outfitter for the Morgan State Athletic Department and its teams starting in 2020.
Speedo Welcomes Four-Time Olympic Medallist Cullen Jones
Speedo announced the appointment of four-time Olympic medallist Cullen Jones to its North America team. Jones, known for his accomplishments as a competitive swimmer, joins Speedo as a philanthropic sales manager leading the brand’s fundraising initiatives, enhancing relationships with grassroots teams and developing its community support strategy.
Ross Stores Opens 39 New Locations
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Academy Sports Announces Offering Of Senior Secured Notes
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Lew’s Holdings To Transition To Rather Outdoors
Lew’s Holdings Corp. said that in an effort to present a globally united front for the family of brands, it plans to transition from Lew’s Holdings Corporation to Rather Outdoors in 2021.
Everest Poll Shows Majority of Americans Consider Themselves Outdoors Fans
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