Performance Sports Group Ltd. acquired a worldwide license from Q30 Sports, LLC to use its patent and technology assets in the development of products intended to address mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in sports and athletic activities…
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Skechers Foundation Sets $1.2 Million Fundraising Goal
The Skechers Foundation set a $1.2 million fundraising goal for the 2015 Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk that will take place on Sunday, Oct. 25…
Scott to Acquire Tecnica Group’s Dolomite Division
Scott Sports SA signed a preliminary agreement for the takeover of Tecnica Group's Dolomite division…
SFIA Files Petition to Cut Duties on Sports Bags, Backpacks
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) submitted a petition to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Thursday seeking to eliminate import tariffs of 4.5 to 20 percent on sport bags and backpacks eligible for duty-free treatment under a new
Rockport Partners with Dress for Success
Rockport has partnered with Dress for Success as part of its fall 2015 #MyDailyAdventure campaign. The collaboration will support the international nonprofit's work in promoting the overall economic independence of disadvantaged women…
Performance Bicycle Sponsors US Army Stg. Blake Johnson
Performance Bicycle has partnered with the Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF) to sponsor US Army Stg. Blake Johnson when he represents Team USA at the Invictus Games in May 2016…
Nikwax Hires Revolution House Media for PR
Nikwax hired Revolution House Media for its strategic communications and public relations…
New Balance Sponsors USRowing
New Balance Athletics, Inc. entered a sponsorship with USRowing, which will include providing footwear to athletes as the “Official Training Shoe of the USRowing National Team”…
Nike Extends Duke Contract
Nike and Duke signed a 12-year extension to their deal supplying Blue Devils sports teams with uniforms, footwear and athletic apparel…
WFSGI Names New Chair of CISO
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) announced that Marc Pinsard, deputy senior general manager global brand marketing division, Asics, has been appointed new chairperson for the WFSGI CISO (Committee on International Sports Organiz
Nike Ranks as Top Teen Brand
Nike again ranked as the favorite apparel brand among teens, according to a new survey by investment bank Piper Jaffray…
Sporting Goods Sales Rise in September
Sales of sporting goods/hobby/book/toy stores gained 6.4 percent to $7.08 billion in September, up from $6.65 billion, according to preliminary figures from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce census…
Jarden Corp to Acquire Jostens, Sees Synergies with Rawlings
Jarden Corporation agreed to acquire Jostens Inc., which sells yearbooks, class and championship rings for students and professional athletes, for approximately $1.5 billion. Jarden plans to fold Jostens into its Outdoor Solutions segment and exploit syne
Nike Forms New Partnership with Flex
Nike Inc. announced a partnership with Flex, the global manufacturer, to accelerate Nike’s vision to bring advanced innovation to its manufacturing supply chain. Working together, Nike and Flex will deliver footwear innovation
Saucony Appoints General Manager, Canada.
Saucony, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, named Martin Lebeau to the position of general manager, Saucony Canada. He formerly worked for Merrell…
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