Puma launched the new Arsenal Home Kit Powered by Fans film, revealing the role the Gunners’ supporters play in inspiring the team to perform on the pitch…
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Brooks Appoints Leo Burnett as Advertising Agency
Brooks Running Company appointed Leo Burnett as its global creative agency of record…
Nike’s Directors to Retire
Nike Inc. announced Douglas G. Houser and Orin C. Smith have decided to retire from the Nike board of directors and not stand for re-election at the annual meeting of shareholders in September 2015…
Speedo Signs Missy Franklin
Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp., announced that five-time Olympic medalist, holder of two individual world records and competitive swimming superstar Missy Franklin has joined Team Speedo, marking her first endorsement since becoming a professional sw
Colt Files for Bankruptcy, Plans Sale
Colt Defense LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after failing to win the support of bondholders for a debt-restructuring agreement. The 179-year-old firearms manufacturer famous for making “the gun that won the west,” has secured
Smith and Wesson Q4 Beats Plan, Outlook Disappoints
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. reported earnings for the fourth quarter that came in at the top end of its updated guidance. But earnings for the period still trailed year-ago levels…
Fitbit Prices IPO Above Range
Fitbit priced its initial public offering at $20 a share on Wednesday, a dollar above its already heightened price range of $17 to $19 a share. The price values Fitbit at $4.1 billion…
Iconix Brand Group Appoints CFO
Iconix Brand Group Inc. which owns rights to the Danskin, Ocean Pacific, Umbro brands, appointed David K. Jones as executive vice president and chief financial officer…
Nike Opens Vancouver Soccer Pop-Up
Nike opened The Nike Underground, a pop-up experience in downtown Vancouver dedicated to soccer…
Perry Ellis’ Debt Ratings Outlook Lifted
Moody's Investors Service changed Perry Ellis International, Inc.'s debt rating outlook to stable from negative, and affirmed all ratings…
SFIA: Wholesale Shipments Surpass $84 Billion
Wholesale shipments of sports and fitness products increased by 3.5 percent in 2014, propelling the industry to total sales exceeding $84.2 billion, according to the latest State of the Industry Report…
Foot Locker And Asics America Launch ‘Real Lives. Real Runners’.
Foot Locker, Inc. partnered with Asics America Corporation to launch its “Real Lives. Real Runners.” campaign, ahead of the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon…
Feetures! Transfers Plantar Fasciitis Products to Manufacturer
Feetures! has transfered distribution of its Plantar Fasciitis Sleeve and Plantar + Calf Sleeve to ING Source Inc., which manufactures the products…
Sporting Goods Make Some Father’s Day Lists
When asked what they would like to receive for Father's Day, 28 percent of dads said they wanted sports equipment. Coming in first was a day with family, at 57 percent, according to a Harris Poll…
Fitbit Boosts IPO Price Range
Fitbit, which is set to go public later this week, significantly increased the size of its proposed IPO. At the top of its new price range, the company would have an initial market cap of around $3.89 billion…
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