NormaTec, known for its full-length leg compression boots that speed recovery, has become the official recovery system of the Ironman U.S. Series…
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan
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Puma Partners with Infiniti Red Bull Racing F1 Team
Puma has announced a new long-term partnership with Infiniti Red Bull Racing…
Red Wing Shoe Receives Manufacturing Leadership 100 Award
Red Wing Shoe Company, the parent of Vasque, was named a recipient of the Manufacturing Executive 2015 Manufacturing Leadership 100 Award (ML 100)…
Pediped Partners with Atlanta Baby and Child Expo
Toddler shoe brand Pediped is sponsoring the annual Atlanta Baby and Child Expo. The event returns for its fifth year…
Columbia Supports Nepal Disaster Relief
The Columbia Sportswear Company announced plans to support Nepalese earthquake relief efforts with a donation of $50,000 to several non-profit organizations including Mercy Corps, OXFAM and UNICEF…
TriggerPoint Issued U.S. Patent Covering Grid Foam Rollers
TriggerPoint Performance Therapy, a division of Implus Corporation, has been issued a U.S. utility patent protecting its Grid foam rollers. U.S. Patent No. 9,005,146 covers a multi-zone hollow core massage roller…
Big 5’s Q1 Profits Expand Double-Digits
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported first-quarter profits grew 12.3 percent on a 5.3 percent revenue gain. Same store sales increased 3.9 percent…
VF Corp. Sees Two Board Members Retire
VF Corp. said Ursula O. Fairbairn and George Fellows did not stand for reelection to the board of directors at its annual meeting, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission…
May Declared UV Awareness Month
Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest eye health and safety organization, has declared May as UV Awareness Month to help educate the public on the dangers of UV and steps to take to protect vision today and in the future…
Shock Doctor Sport Makes Key Hires
Shock Doctor Sports hired two senior executives, Drew Brassard, SVP of operations, and Kent Pachl, SVP of Sales. Brassard will be responsible for managing the integration efforts of Shock Doctor and McDavid as he assumes overall operations responsibility
GoPro’s Q1 Revenues Jump 54 Percent
GoPro Inc. reported first-quarter net income jumped 98.2 percent on a 54 percent revenue gain…
Keen Partners with Mercy Corps for Nepal Relief Efforts
Keen has partnered with Mercy Corps, a leading global humanitarian organization, to help bring relief to communities in Nepal through Mercy Corps’ Nepal Earthquake Response Fund. Keen will match every dollar raised…

Mr. Porter Adds Performance Gear Microsite
Luxury online men's store Mr. Porter plans to add running, cycling, tennis, golf, training, outdoor, swimming, sailing and fitness apparel and accessories from more than 25 athletic brands…

Teva Launches DIY Events at Select Retailers Nationwide
Teva, a division of Deckers Brands, is kicking off a series of DIY events at select retailers across the country, marrying the popularity of do-it-yourself crafting with its newest styles. Participating retailers include Market Street Shoe in Seattle…
Stance Named NBA’s Official On-Court Sock Provider
Stance and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a multiyear partnership that will make the sock brand the league’s official oncourt sock provider beginning next season. As part of the partnership, the Stance logo will appear on all on