The family owner of Bogner, the maker of winter jackets and skiwear, has canceled plans to sell the company. As reported, Bogner last year hired Goldman Sachs to seek a buyer…
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Bates Footwear to Launch PowerSports Footwear
Bates Footwear, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, has selected Acorn Woods Communications as its agency of record to provide strategic and creative marketing consultation as the brand launches a new line of motorcycle footwear in 2015…
Skechers Sues Steven Madden for Infringing on Go Walk Line
Skechers USA, Inc. filed a lawsuit against Steven Madden Ltd. for selling footwear that infringes on the popular Skechers Go Walk product line as well as other popular Skechers product lines…
Vans Partners with Eley Kishimoto on Living Art Collection
Vans has teamed up with British design house Eley Kishimoto, a brand known for its bold, vibrant prints, to launch a collection of wearable art with Vans footwear, apparel and accessories as the canvas to these imaginative designs…
Smartwool Partners with the Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run
Smartwool has signed on as the lead clothing and sock partner of the Hard Rock Hundred Endurance Run…
Zumiez Sees Comp Dip in June
Zumiez Inc.'s net sales for the five-week period ended July 4, 2015 increased 2.6 percent to $67.0 million, compared to $65.3 million for the five-week period ended July 5, 2014…
Brunswick Acquires SCIFIT
Brunswick Corporation has acquired SCIFIT Systems, Inc., which will become a part of Life Fitness. SCIFIT is a leading provider of exercise equipment tailored to the needs of the growing number of active aging seniors…
RECALL: Barnett Outdoors Slingshots
Barnett Outdoors is recalling about 88,000 slingshots due to risk of injury…
Li Ning’s Vice Chairman Resigns
Li Ning Co Ltd said Jin-Goon Kim, formerly interim CEO, had resigned as executive director and executive vice-chairman, effective July 4, to pursue other business commitments…
Keen Forges New Conservation Partnerships
Keen is solidifying its promise to building stronger communities and a healthier planet by partnering with The Wilderness Society (TWS) and 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC) to help preserve America’s public lands…
Sports Authority Hires Advertising Agency
Sports Authority has chosen the advertising agency Kuhl/Swaine as its partner in developing their brand and consumer engagement strategy. Chief Marketing Officer Ron Stoupa, who joined Sports Authority in late January of this year, is leading the effort..
Sports Authority Hosts Football Field Day
Sports Authority held its second annual Sports Authority Football Field Day on Sunday, June 28 in partnership with USA Football’s Heads Up Football initiative. The free event took place at Sports Authority Field at Mile High…
The North Face Explore Fund Awards $500,000 in Grants
North Face announced the final winners of the 2015 Explore Fund $500,000 grants program funding 47 organizations throughout the U.S. The North Face Explore Fund chose projects that use outdoor exploration as the catalyst for positive, personal or societal
Nike Partners with Providence College
Nike has signed on as the official outfitter for the Providence College Friars in an expanded relationship…
Boston Marathon Fundraising Remains Strong
Boston Marathon runners raised $28.3 million for charities this year, down from the record $38.4 million raised in 2014 when donations nearly doubled in the wake of the bombing…
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