Sole Technology, the maker of etnies, éS, Emerica, ThirtyTwo and Altamont, announced their plans for direct distribution of the etnies and ThirtyTwo brands in Germany. SoleTechnology Germany (STDE) will be effective from January 1, 2010. STDE will be resp
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Interbike and Bikes Belong Award Grants
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Former Reebok Executive Purchases Vancouver’s Dayton Boots
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USA Football to Award $1 Million in Grants
USA Football, the sport's national governing body on youth and amateur levels, announced that it will award $1 million in equipment grants to youth and high school football programs across America this fall based on merit and need. Its national partn
SGMA Moves Headquarters to Silver Spring, MD
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) moved its headquarters from D.C. to Silver Spring, MD. Tom Cove, president and CEO, told the Washington Business Journal, “The market has changed and we were moving in a different direction. We had a big
Chris Fuentes Becomes President of Sugoi, Stan Mavis Out
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K-Swiss to Sponsor Los Angeles Marathon
The Los Angeles Marathon announced that K-Swiss has agreed to a multi-year agreement to become the marathon's official footwear and apparel partner…
Nike Denies it Re-Signed Michael Vick
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True Temper Sports to Restructure Debt
True Temper Sports Inc. has agreed to a debt restructuring with its lenders. The deal would include a prepackaged bankruptcy filing and around $70 million in new equity funding. The Memphis, Tenn.-based maker of golf shafts and other sports equipment said
KEEN Sponsors 350.org’s River of Action Event
KEEN Inc. announced its sponsorship of the River of Action which will take place in Portland, Oregon, on October 24, 2009. River of Action is part of the International Day of Climate Change, an initiative of the nonprofit 350.org, which aims to bring atte
Nike Quits Board of U.S. Chamber
Nike said it would resign from the board of the United States Chamber of Commerce, becoming the latest company to break with the group over climate policy. Nike said, however, that it would remain a member of the chamber, unlike three large utilities — Pa
Dorel Acquires U.K. Distributor of Mongoose and GT Brands
Dorel Industries Inc. has acquired assets of UK-based Hot Wheels and Circle Bikes, UK's distributors of the Mongoose and GT brands. This latest purchase is in line with Dorel's aggressive growth strategy of its Recreational/Leisure segment and i
Fila Sponsors Sony Ericsson Championships – Doha
Fila has signed a new deal as the official tennis clothing and footwear partner of the 2009 Sony Ericsson Championships – Doha. Taking place in Qatar from Oct. 27 to 1st Nov. 1, the Championships is the year-end event for the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour…
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