USA Today reported a federal judge in Portland ordered Nike to turn over some of the records about its business relationship with Lance Armstrong. The court is assessing whether Armstrong must return more than $30 million paid to him by the U.S. Postal Se
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STX Signs Three-Time National Champion Duke
STX, LLC has signed a multi-year agreement with Duke University to be the official equipment supplier of the men’s lacrosse program…
Finish Line Launches New Brand Position
The Finish Line, Inc. announced the introduction of a new brand position – ‘EPIC FINISH’ – designed to drive consumer awareness and preference for Finish Line as the destination for the latest and greatest sneakers…
Kohl’s Launches Madden Girl Outdoors Collection
Kohl’s announced the launch of the Madden Girl fashion, cold weather boots, accessories and outerwear this fall…

ShoeBuy Appoints Bob Mullaney as COO and President
ShoeBuy announced that footwear industry executive Bob Mullaney has joined the company’s senior management team as chief operating officer and president. Most recently, he served as President, Americas for Rockport…

Skechers Performance Supports American Cancer Society
Skechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA, Inc., announced its 2015 partnership with the American Cancer Society to help in the fight to end breast cancer. For the second year in a row, Skechers Performance will launch a month-long marketing progra
Nine Organizations Join Let’s Move! Active Schools
Let's Move! Active Schools, a sub-initiative of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! campaign, announced nine new organizations have joined its national collaborative, which is aimed at ensuring 60 minutes of physical activity a day is t
Saxx Underwear Signs Professional Basketball Star Kevin Love
Saxx Underwear is teaming up with professional basketball player Kevin Love…
Foot Locker and Asics Announce Film Contest Finalists
Foot Locker, Inc. and Asics America Corporation revealed the top five contenders in their “Real Lives. Real Runners.” campaign, which launched in June and invited aspiring filmmakers to create short films ahead of the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon…
Under Armour Extends Auburn Deal
Under Armour Inc. has extended its sponsorship deal with Auburn University through June 2025…
TriggerPoint Partners with the Pittsburgh Steelers
TriggerPoint Performance, a division of the Implus Corporation, has become a Training Partner of the Pittsburgh Steelers…
Escalade Sports Acquires Goalsetter
Escalade Sports, a wholly owned subsidiary of Escalade, Inc., has acquired Goalsetter Systems, Inc., a premium brand of in-ground basketball goals for residential, institutional and commercial use, from Iowa-based Co-Line Manufacturing…
Modell’s Opens New Bronx Location
Modell’s Sporting Goods is scheduled to open its newest location at 204 East 161st Street in the Bronx next to Yankee Stadium…
Foot Locker Supports Fred Jordan Mission
Foot Locker Inc. on Oct. 1 will supply to more than More than 4,000 impoverished boys and girls at Fred Jordan Missions' 27th Annual “Caring For Kids” Back-To-School Giveaway…
Crocs Lowers Q3 Revenue Guidance
Crocs Inc.lowered its third quarter 2015 consolidated revenue guidance due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates and the company's decision to hold back orders to select China distributors in the third quarter…