Kemba Walker, star guard from the Charlotte Hornets, has switched from Under Armour to Nike's Jordan brand…
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Stadium Goods Opens Buyer and Seller Stores
Stadium Goods unveiled stadiumgoods.com, an e-commerce site for sneaker enthusiasts, as well as the opening of stores in downtown Manhattan for buyers and sellers. Stadium Goods is the brainchild of Co-founders John McPheters and Jed Stiller…
New Era Partners with Manchester United
Manchester United announced a multi-year partnership with New Era. The partnership will see New Era produce dual-branded leisure headwear aimed at the club’s 659 million global followers…
47 Teams Up With Liverpool FC
'47, the sports lifestyle brand, is extending its relationship with Liverpool Football Club to create co-branded headwear, scarves and gloves as part of an exclusive, five-year, global deal…
Ndamukong Suh to Open Nike Store in Nebraska
Ndamukong Suh, former Nebraska football standout and current NFL star for the Miami Dolphins, plans to open a Nike store in the former Nebraska Bookstore space in downtown Lincoln…
Pure Hockey Snaps Up Hockey Giant
Building on its leading position in hockey and lacrosse retailing, Pure Hockey LLC, based in Holliston, MA, acquired all of the assets and ongoing business of SportsGiant LLC., which owns the Hockey Giant chain…
Coghlan’s Ltd. Acquires McNett Corp.
Coghlan's Ltd., the leading outdoor accessory supplier in the U.S. and Canada, has completed the acquisition of McNett Corp., a provider of outdoor gear and accessories to recreation and defense industries. The transaction combines two market leaders
Hurley Founder Resigns as CEO
Bob Hurley, who founded California surf apparel company Hurley International LLC in 1998 and sold it to Nike in 2002, will step down as CEO of the Hurley brand…
Under Armour Signs University of Wisconsin
Under Armour and the University of Wisconsin-Madison announced their new long-term partnership at a press conference on the school’s campus. Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank joined the University’s Athletic Director Barry Alvarez to fo
Under Armour Settles Shareholder Lawsuit
Under Armour Inc. reached an agreement with shareholders who sued the firm over its plans, announced in mid-June, to create a new class of stock. The new class of stock, without voting rights, was created to ensure that founder and CEO Kevin Plank would r
Columbia Sportswear Brings Back Gert Boyle for Largest-Ever Ad Campaign
In the largest campaign in its 77-year history, Columbia Sportswear is bringing back Gert Boyle, the brand’s chairman and 91-year-old matriarch, as well as its “Tested Tough” tagline for the first time in ten years. At a launch event in
Adidas Launches 3D-Printed Customizable Footwear
Adidas unveiled its Futurecraft 3D performance footwear in Portland, OR. The 3D-printed running shoe midsole is completely customized for each unique, individual consumer and athlete…
Hanes and Champion Launch Hanes4Education Program
Hanes and Champion, both owned by Hanesbrands, will launch the new Hanes4Education program to raise dollars for schools. Schools can earn cash rebates through orders of Hanes or Champion printed apparel…
Soles4Souls Partners with Stride Rite on Barefoot Week
Soles4Souls, a not for profit global social enterprise committed to fighting poverty through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing, is partnering with faith leaders and children's footwear company Stride Rite for this year's Bare
Lowa Debuts Concept Department at Summit Hut
Lowa has opened a new in-store shop in Summit Hut’s new Tuscon, AZ location…
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