Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, announced the addition of legendary Ironman World Champion Dave Scott to its growing team of elite triathletes and runners…
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Dollamur Sport Surfaces Appoints VP of Marketing, Retail Sales
Dollamur Sport Surfaces, a leading manufacturer of sports flooring for wrestling, martial arts, mixed martial arts, CrossFit, gymnastics, cheerleading and yoga, named Dave Rossi as SVP of marketing and retail sales…
Gander Mountain Coming To Snellville, GA
Gander Mountain will open its newest Georgia location in Snellville this fall…

Michael Phelps and Aqua Sphere launch “MP” Brand
Aqua Sphere, the swimming equipment manufacturer for fitness and recreational swimming, aquatic exercise, and triathlons, and Michael Phelps, the Olympic swimmer, announced the launch of the “MP” brand with the release of the collaboration's first co

Two Ten Footwear Foundation Supports One Boston Day
Two Ten Footwear Foundation, the national charitable foundation serving the footwear industry, participated in a volunteer effort in support of One Boston Day held on Wednesday…

Marucci Sports Hires Chuck Schupp as Head of Big League Player Relations
Marucci Sports announced that bat industry icon, Chuck Schupp, has joined its team as head of big league player relations after 35 years at Louisville Slugger…
Cabela’s Appoints James Wright to Board
Cabela’s Inc. appointed James F. Wright to its board of directors…

Walls Outdoor Goods Partners with DuPont Kevlar
Walls Outdoor Goods has partnered with Kevlar to develop a new line of outdoor workwear…
Callaway Golf Appoints CFO
Callaway Golf Company appointed Robert K. Julian as chief financial officer, effective May 11. Brad Holiday, who has served as CFO since August 2000, announced his impending retirement in December…
Licensing Expo Expands Sports Lineup
Licensing Expo announced an expanded sports lineup at the 2015 show. Held June 9 to 11 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Licensing Expo will welcome sports brands including the Major League Baseball Players Association; NFL Players Inc.;
Versa Capital Finalizes Acquisition of Wet Seal
Versa Capital Management, LLC, the parent of Bob’s Stores, Eastern Mountain Sports and Sport Chalet, said one of its affiliates has completed the previously announced acquisition of the business of The Wet Seal, Inc., young women’s fashion ch
Saks Names New Chief Merchant
Saks Fifth Avenue appointed Tracy Margolies as chief merchant, Saks Fifth Avenue…
Panasonic Named Official Camera of U.S. Reebok Spartan Race
Panasonic reached a sponsorship agreement that will make its Lumix digital camera as the “Official Camera” and “Official Action Cam” of the U.S. Reebok Spartan Race…

PSG’s Q3 Boosted by Momentum Across Segments
Performance Sports Group (PSG) widened its loss for its third quarter ended Feb. 28 but earned a profit against a loss excluding special items with all three of its core segments showing healthy revenue gains. The loss in the quarter spread to $11.5 milli
Airwalk Secures Partnership to Expand in Japan
Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG) and Itochu Corporation, one of Japan’s largest trading houses, announced a partnership to share joint-ownership of the intellectual property rights for global youth lifestyle brand, Airwalk in Japan…