Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. set grand opening festivities for stores opening in Wooster, OH and Chillicothe, OH…
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan
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Oboz Sponsors the 2016 Radical Reels Tour
Oboz announced it is a major sponsor of the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival 2016 Radical Reels Tour. Additionally, Oboz is the presenting sponsor of the Radical Reels People's Choice Award…
Shoe Carnival Appoints Two New Directors
Shoe Carnival, Inc. elected Jeff Gerstel, president and CEO of Dressbarn, a subsidiary of Ascena Retail Group, Inc., and Andrea Guthrie, formerly SVP of strategic new businesses at Claire’s Stores, Inc., as independent directors…
Implus Acquires Harbinger for Fitness Segment
Implus has acquired Harbinger, a leader in strength and fitness accessories such as gloves, belts, straps, strength training aids, and functional fitness items. The brand joins Perfect Fitness and TriggerPoint as part of Implus's growing fitness segm
Quiksilver Cuts Q3 Loss
Quiksilver Inc., which filed for bankruptcy protection on September 9, reduced its losses in the third quarter ended July 31, to $124.7 million from $220.6 million a year ago. Revenues shrunk 11.1 percent…
Adidas to Take Over NHL Uniform Rights from Reebok
The National Hockey League (NHL) and Adidas announced a seven-year partnership in which Adidas will become the authentic outfitter of on-ice uniforms as well as an official supplier of licensed apparel and headwear for the League starting with the 2017-18
Surf Expo to Launch June Show
Surf Expo, the largest boardsports and beach lifestyle trade show, announced the launch of a new event, Preview Days by Surf Expo, to be held June 23-24, 2016 in Orlando, FL…

Adidas Signs NBA Draft Picks
Adidas added first-round NBA draft picks Kelly Oubre Jr. of the Washington Wizards and Terry Rozier of the Boston Celtics to its roster of NBA player endorsements…
Leki Signs Top Ski Racer
Leki inked an athlete sponsorship agreement with two-time Olympic Medalist and five-time World Cup Champion Ted Ligety to last through the 2019 World Championships in Sweden…

Blundstone #HowIRoam Win a Ducati Scrambler Photo Contest
Blundstone announced the launch of its #HowIRoam campaign in support of the brand's recent collaboration with motorcycle brand Ducati. Blundstone has produced a limited edition #800 Ducati Scrambler boot…
Imperial Headwear Named Official Headwear of Solheim Cup
Imperial Headwear named the official headwear of the Solheim Cup that will be taking place September near Heidelberg, Germany…
Nike Supports SHAPE America
Nike is supporting Shape America’s launch of 50 Million Strong by 2029, a national initiative and call-to-action for all schools in the U.S. to have well-designed health and physical education programs that provide opportunities for students to meet
Adidas to Become Official Outfitter of the CFL
The Adidas Group will take over the role of Official Outfitter and Licensing Partner of the Canadian Football League from Reebok starting with the 2016 season…
Saucony Run for Good Foundation Marks 10 Years
Saucony and the Saucony Run for Good Foundation celebrated a decade of fighting childhood obesity by announcing a new round of grants to running clubs across the United States…
SFIA Honors Representative Charles Boustany at Industry Leaders Summit
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) presented the Champion of Health and Fitness award to Congressman Charles Boustany Sept. 10 to honor his support of active lifestyles and strong leadership on the PHIT Act…