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Fabletics and Kate Hudson Launch Men’s Fitness Line
Fabletics, the premium fashion athletic wear brand developed by actress Kate Hudson, announced the launch of FL2, a line of high-performance athletic wear for men, as well as the appointment of co-founder Kate Hudson's brother, Oliver Hudson, as the
NSGA Appoints New Board Member
NSGA appointed Jeff Miller, owner and president of Scholastic Sports Sales, Ltd., to its board of directors…
Record Number Finished Half Marathons in 2014
Running USA reports that more than 2 million runners finished half marathon races in the United States last year for the first time in history. Since 2003, the number of half marathon finishers has grown by more than 40 percent, making it the fastest grow
Quiksilver’s Board Member Resigns
Quiksilver Inc. noted in a regulatory filing that Elizabeth Dolan had resigned from its board of directors, effective immediately. The company believes, based on correspondence from Dolan that she resigned based on her belief that she was prevented from f
Moody’s Affirms Academy’s B2 Corporate Family Rating
Moody's Investors Service affirmed the B2 Corporate Family and B2–PD Probability of Default Ratings of New Academy Finance Company LLC and assigned a B2 rating to the proposed $1.83 billion senior secured term loan due 2022 to be issued by its opera
Skechers Signs Colin Montgomerie as Brand Ambassador
Skechers Performance Division announced that European golf legend, Colin Montgomerie, has joined Skechers as brand ambassador for the Skechers GO Golf line…
The Atlantic League Partners with OC Sports
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) announced a partnership with OC Sports, through a combined merchandise, licensing and sponsor agreement. The agreement names OC Sports as the official on-field headwear of the Atlantic League…
Academy Sports + Outdoors Begins Succession Planning
Academy Sports + Outdoors has begun planning for the succession of its president and CEO, Rodney Faldyn, who joined the retailer in 2006 and was appointed CEO when affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR) acquired a majority stake in Academ
Sanuk Hires Southern California Rep
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands, announced that sales veteran Bobby Lockhart has been appointed to oversee the brand’s sales for Orange County and San Diego…
47 Partners with Historic Black Fives Foundation
'47 Brand unveiled a partnership with the Black Fives Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to research, preserve, showcase, and teach the history of African Americans in basketball…
Adidas Applauds Sepp Blatter Resignation
In response to the resignation of Sepp Blatter, FIFA's president, Adidas said in a statement, “We welcome FIFA's commitment to change. As stated before, the Adidas Group is fully committed to creating a culture that promotes the highest standard
PGA Tour Superstore to Open in Birmingham
PGA Tour Superstore is opening a store in Birmingham with the June 6 grand opening planned…
G-III Apparel Delivers Double-Digit Q1 Revenue Gain
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported net sales grew 18 percent in the first quarter to $433.0 million compared to $366.2 million in the year-ago period. The company’s net income for the first quarter was $6.8 million, or 15 cents per diluted share, as
K-Swiss Acquires KR3W Denim and Supra Footwear
K-Swiss Global Brands, also known as K-Swiss Inc., a division of E.Land Group, announced its acquisition of One-Distribution, a leading skate-inspired apparel and footwear manufacturer and parent company of KR3W Denim Co. and Supra Footwear…
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