GVS America (GVS), owners of the heritage skate brand, World Industries, re-launched its skate team with former World Pro, Anthony Shetler…
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Thomas J. Ryan
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Boston Mayor Celebrates Converse Rubber Tracks Opening
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh visited the Converse Rubber Tracks Studio at Converse's world headquarters on Lovejoy Wharf to show his support for local musicians…
Asics World Series of Beach Volleyball Expands Media Reach
Asics World Series of Beach Volleyball (Asics WSOBV) has partnered with Horizon Media to expand and engage audiences for the largest international beach volleyball event in the world outside of the Olympic Games…
Yogasmoga Sets West Coast Expansion
Yogasmoga, maker of yoga-inspired athletic apparel, plans to bring five new locations to California by fall 2015. The brand will open its West Coast flagship near Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills…
Octane Fitness Granted Attorneys’ Fees in Patent Lawsuit
The United States District Court for the District of Minnesota recently ruled in favor of Octane Fitness, LLC, on its Renewed Motion to Collect Attorneys' Fees and Costs in a patent infringement case brought by Icon Health & Fitness, Inc…
Nathan Honors International Distributors
Nathan, maker of hydration, visibility and performance gear, has honored partners in Scotland and The Netherlands as distributors of the year for growing the brand…
Smith Appoints Cale Meyer as Promotions Manager
Smith, which makes sunglasses, goggles and helmets for snow sports and other outdoor activities, has appointed Cale Meyer as Promotions Manager…
Superfeet Introduces First Ambassadors
Superfeet, the maker of insoles for the active lifestyle and outdoor industries, named 11 members of its first ambassador program, called the Super Squad…
Itochu to Gain Exclusive on K-Swiss in Japan
Itochu Corporation said it expects to reach an agreement with K-Swiss Inc. on the acquisition of the exclusive rights to the import and distribution of footwear for the sports brand K-Swiss in the Japanese market…
Superfeet Becomes 100 Percent Employee Owned
Superfeet announced that the company’s ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program) has purchased the balance of the company's shares, making it 100 percent employee owned…
Under Armour Campaign Promotes New Bra
Under Armour latest “I Will What I Want” campaign promotes the brand's three-level sports bra with spots featuring Misty Copeland, Gisele Bündchen, Lindsey Vonn, Kelley O’Hara and Brianna Cope…
Scarpa Creates Climbing Category Manager Role
Scarpa North America hired Mark Busby to fill the newly created position of Climbing Category Manager…
Callaway Signs Julien Brun
Callaway Golf reached a staff pro agreement with former college golf phenom, Julien Brun…
The North Face Awards Medicines Global Explore Fund Grant
The North Face announced Medicines Global as a winner of the 2015 Explore Fund Grant for Medicines Global Outdoor Youth Ambassador (MGOYA) program 'GET kids MOVING'…
NSGA Commits Support to Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) has committed a contribution of $100,000 to the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act lobbying coalition…
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