Combat, which is owned by Performance Sports Group, signed National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) star Madison Shipman to an endorsement deal…
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Rhone Apparel Expands Distribution
Rhone, a men's activewear and lifestyle brand, said it will expand the upstart brand this year to Equinox, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom Direct and Paragon Sports…
Major League Lacrosse Puts Triax Smart Impact Monitors On Athletes
Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced a partnership to outfit players for the 2015 season with the Triax Technologies Smart Impact Monitors (SIM) to track and assess head impacts during select practices and games…
Lids Launches MLB Promotion
Lids Sports Group partnered with Major League Baseball (MLB) to offer fans an opportunity to customize MLB hats purchased at Lids during the opening week of the 2015 season. With a purchase of $30 or more of…
Rykä to Sponsor 2015 SCW Mania
Rykä, the women-only sport brand owned by Brown Shoe Co., will serve as the exclusive footwear sponsor of the 2015 SCW MANIA Fitness PRO Conventions…
Sport Haley/Bette and Court Hires VP of Sales
Sport Haley/Bette & Court, a wholly owned subsidiary of publicly traded company Sport-Haley Holdings. has named Joe Westby vice president of sales for its Sport Haley and Bette & Court brands…
Adventure Projects Officially Launches Trail Run Project
In a partnership with SmartWool, Adventure Projects announced the official launch of the Trail Run Project mobile app and website. Inspired by the success of the company’s original community, Mountain Project…
Zumiez Sees 5.5 Percent March Comp Gain
Zumiez Inc. reported sales for the five-week period ended Apr. 4, 2015 increased 11.1 percent to $70.7 million, compared to $63.6 million a year ago. Comparable sales increased 5.5 percent…
Golf Rounds Slide in February
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in February were down 2.7 percent…
Asics is Tokyo 2020’s 10th Gold Partner
The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee has welcomed Asics Corporation as its 10th Tokyo 2020 Gold Partner, in the category “Sporting Goods” (Sports Apparel & Sports Equipment)…
Maui Jim Signs Meb Keflezighi
Maui Jim announced that elite long-distance runner, Meb Keflezighi, who has won the New York Marathon, the Boston Marathon and an Olympic Medal, has joined its team of sports ambassadors…
MEC Signs Olympian as Ambassador
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) has signed former Olympic cyclist and speed skater Clara Hughes as its newest ambassador to encourage Quebecers to lead more active…
Chaco Appoints VP of Sales
Chaco promoted Todd Gordon to vice president of sales. In his new role, Gordon will further develop Chaco’s U.S. wholesale strategy, enrich the brand’s presence across retail partners, and continue to lead the sales team…
Nike Sports Camps Expands Ultimate Camps
Nike Sports Camps began offering youth ultimate camps supporting Ultimate Frisbee at 6 locations nationwide in 2013 and has expanded their Nike Ultimate Camp offerings to include over a dozen summer locations and a spring camp location for 2015…
Icebug USA Opens North American Testing Center
Icebug USA, a subsidiary of the Swedish traction footwear company Icebug, opened its first official test center in North America at a permanent obstacle course racing facility in…
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