Art of Sport, a new body care brand for athletes counting Kobe Bryant as a founding partner, officially launched.
Author: SGB Media
NSSF Reiterates Support Of Kavanaugh Confirmation
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reconfirmed the company’s support for Judge Brett Kavanaugh and urges the United States Senate to act quickly to confirm Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
RECALL: Ozark Trail Camp Axes
About 246,000 Ozark Trail camp axes sold by Walmart are being recalled. The axe head can detach from the handle posing an injury hazard.
L.L.Bean Pledges $1 Million For Parks
L.L.Bean announced the company’s partnership with The Trust for Public Land with a $1 million investment to help connect more people to nature.
Camera startup Rylo Nets $20M Series B Funding
Rylo, the action camera startup, secured $20 million in Series B funding, led by Icon Ventures. Niclas Bornling, formerly at New Era, was hired as VP of marketing.

Foot Locker Partners With Fred Jordan Missions
Foot Locker Inc. has again partnered with the Fred Jordan Missions to provide thousands of under-priviledged children in the Los Angeles area with free athletic shoes.
Southern Tide Becomes Official Style Sponsor Of The RBC Heritage
The Heritage Classic Foundation announced that Southern Tide, the coastal lifestyle and apparel brand, has signed a multi-year agreement as the “Official Style” sponsor of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.
Camber Outdoors Announces Eight Camber Exchanges In October 2018
Camber Outdoors, the active-outdoor industries organization committed to a vision of Everyone’s Outdoors, has announced eight October events in the 2018 Camber Exchange series.
Mike Wilson Joins 100% As Marketing Manager
100% has appointed Mike Wilson as marketing manager. Wilson most recently served as a marketing and public relations agent for Look Cycles and Corima Wheels in their return to North American direct distribution. Prior to that, he served as North American Brand Manager for Mavic and Suunto, two brands in the Amer Sports portfolio.

Implus Acquires RockTape
Implus, the market leader in athletic, fitness and outdoor accessories, announced the acquisition of RockTape, a leading provider of kinesiology tape, medical education and other health and wellness products.
AAFA Lists Certain Amazon Marketplaces in Notorious Markets Submission to USTR
The American Apparel & Footwear Association included certain Amazon marketplaces in the company’s submission to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) identifying foreign markets that facilitate the sale of counterfeits.

College Hoops Corruption Trial Gets Under Way
The first trial tied to the FBI’s investigation into corruption throughout college basketball started on Tuesday. A lawyer representing James Gatto, Adidas’ former director of global sports marketing, asserted that her client’s payments to the families of top high school basketball players violated NCAA rules, but those rules “are not the laws of this country.”
Toys R Us Cancels Bankruptcy Auction, Plots Comeback
According to documents filed in bankruptcy court, Toys R Us’ lenders cancelled the bankruptcy auction of intellectual property assets after receiving qualified bids for assets by investors seeking to revive the chain.

Jordan Brand To Open Flight 23 Flagship In Downtown Los Angeles
Jordan Brand announced that the company will open a massive Flight 23 flagship in Downtown Los Angeles on October 20.
Under Armour Signs Lumen Christi
Under Armour signed on to become the provider of uniforms and other athletic merchandise to Lumen Christi Catholic School, based in Jackson, MI.