Dick’s Sporting Goods and Dick’s Team Sports HQ announced a multi-year, strategic partnership with Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA), a member of US Youth Soccer and one of the largest state associations with over 170,000 players, coaches and administrators.
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American Cycle Systems Acquires Bar Fly
American Cycle Systems Inc., a specialty BMX component supplier for over 45 years, announced the acquisition of Bar Fly.
Gatorade National Boys Cross Country Runner Of The Year: Aidan Troutner
In its 33rd year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company announced Aidan Troutner of Timpview High School (Provo, Utah) as its 2017-18 Gatorade National Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year.

Foot Locker Partners With Pensole On Asics Release
Foot Locker Inc. in collaboration with Pensole Footwear Design Academy and Asics America Corporation, is unveiling the new Asics “Fresh Up” GEL-180 model – a Pensole x Asics collaboration created by members of the Foot Locker “Fueling the Future of Footwear” Master Class of 2016.

PGA Tour Superstore Expands Presence In Orlando
PGA Tour Superstore, the leading golf and tennis retailer, announced its expansion in the Orlando region with the Grand Opening of its Altamonte Springs store on February 24.
Celerant Technology Partners With Zanders Sporting Goods
This integration allows FFL dealers to gain direct access to Zander’s retail products and distribution services to streamline their inventory supply chain, for both in-store and online sales.

Oofos Appoints President
Oofos, the leader in recovery footwear, announced that Steve Gallo has been named president. Gallo most recently served as general manager of the sports license division at Adidas Group.
OrthoLite’ CEO Joins Two Ten Footwear Foundation’s Board
OrthoLite, the leading provider of insoles, announced the appointment of Glenn Barrett, chairman and chief executive officer to the Two Ten Footwear Foundation’s board of directors.

Garmin Reports Solid Fiscal 2017 Revenue and Operating Income Growth
Garmin Ltd. reported pro-forma earnings in the fourth quarter ended December 31 rose 9 percent. Sales grew 3 percent, led by gains of 24 percent in Marine, 16 percent in Outdoor and 11 percent in Aviation.

Wolverine Worldwide Q4 Growth Driven By Merrell
Wolverine World Wide reported underlying revenue in the fourth quarter increased 1.7 percent, including nearly 18 percent underlying growth for Merrell.

Oboz Announces 2018 Ambassadors
Now in its fourth year, the Oboz Trail Team welcomes twenty enthusiastic hikers and adventurers who will answer Oboz’ call of ‘Where to next?’

Kelty Launches Built For Play Campaign
Kelty launched its elevated brand strategy with Built for Play via a multi-platform digital and social campaign to encourage spontaneous outdoor adventure and increase direct fan engagement. Using playful humor, Built for Play encourages consumers to take a break from their daily routines and engage in everyday outdoor activities with a fun twist or epic adventures.
Payless Launches Spanish Website
Payless ShoeSource Inc. has made it easy for Spanish-speaking customers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to shop online in their preferred language. The iconic retailer recently debuted a new Spanish-language website