Cole Haan announces a multiyear global license agreement with Altair, a division of Marchon Eyewear, Inc., to design, manufacture and distribute sunglasses and ophthalmic eyewear collections under the Cole Haan brand…
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Misty Copeland Becomes First Black Principal Ballerina at American Ballet Theater
Misty Copeland, the star of Under Armour's “I Will What I Want” campaign launched last fall, has become the first African-American female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater…
Nike Chairman Phil Knight to Step Down
Phil Knight, the co-founder of Nike, has called time on a more than 40-year career as chairman of the sportswear company. Nike said on Tuesday that Knight has recommended that Mark Parker, the company's chief executive, should succeed him as chairman
Delta Apparel Appoints New Member to Board
Delta Apparel, Inc. appointed James Bradley Campbell to its board of directors, effective immediately…
Antigua Named Product Partner for American Century Championship
The Antigua Group, Inc., the maker of lifestyle and golf apparel under the Antigua brand, has been named a product partner of the 2015 American Century Championship…
Guardian Sports Announces Sponsors
Guardian Sports said HEX Performance, athletic apparel and gear detergents, and The Art of Lax have signed on as sponsors for the 2nd Annual Guardian National Championships…
OBIT: Fleet Feet Savannah’s Robert Espinoza
Robert Espinoza, owner of Fleet Feet Sports Savannah, has passed away suddenly of an undisclosed cause. In a statement, Fleet Feet Sports said, “Robert made an undeniable impact on the local community since opening his doors in 2002. He embodied wha
Pentland Brands Expand 14 Percent in 2014
Pentland Brands, owner of the Berghaus, Speedo and Ellesse labels, reported it had a strong year, thanks to continued international growth of Pentland’s portfolio of brands in sports, outdoor and fashion…
Combat Flip Flops Appoints Paul Litchfield to Advisory Board
Combat Flip Flops retained former Reebok Vice President of Advanced Concepts Paul Litchfield as an advisor…
SKLZ Partners with Elite Clubs National League
SKLZ, the maker of training devices, has become the “Official Training Partner” of the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL)…
Bauer Hockey to Use New Fullfillment Center in Illinois
Bauer Hockey, a subsidiary of Performance Sports Group, Ltd., will occupy a new 250,000-square-foot fulfillment center located in Romeoville, IL…
Adidas Collaborates with Parley for the Oceans
Adidas unveiled Monday a shoe upper made entirely of yarns and filaments reclaimed from ocean waste, including illegal deep-sea gillnets, during an event at the United Nations…
Rawlings Exits Football Helmet Category
Rawlings, owned by Jarden Corp., has decided to discontinue its football helmet and shoulder pad business five years after returning to the category. Production will end this year…
Fleet Feet Sports Looks to Amplify its Success
Fleet Feet Sports has ramped up expansion over the last several years, including opening 22 stores last year and 21 in 2013. But much of the internal efforts over the last year have been focused on transforming the Fleet Feet Sports experience to reach th
Adidas Plots Aggressive Growth in Football, Run and Originals
At an investor event in Herzogenaurach, the Adidas Group detailed robust growth plans for three of its key categories for the Adidas Brand – football (soccer), running and Originals – over the next five years…
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