Nathan Sports is once again partnering with select run-specialty retailers nationwide to promote sales of the company's hydration products…
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Thomas J. Ryan
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Judges and Finalists Announced for Cupid’s Cup Business Competition
Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank and the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business announced the panel of judges who will choose the winners of the 2015 Cupid’s Cup Business
Karmaloop Undergoes Restructuring, Seeks Buyer
Karmaloop Inc., a 15-year-old online retailer specializing in streetwear, action sports and music-inspired clothing for 18-35 year old males, began a formal restructuring and is setting up a sales auction process in bankruptcy court…
Tennis Summit Addresses Major Issues and Concerns
A high-powered lineup of tennis, sports and business executives shared their insights, issues, and concerns at the 2015 Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Tennis Summit, held Mar. 17-18 in conjunction with the BNP Paribas Open men’s and women’s
Cleveland Golf Appoints Interim President
Dunlop Sports Co. said Bill Bird will temporarily assume the role of interim president of Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO – U.S.A. Todd Harman, the former president, was named EVP of baseball/softball at Performance Sports Group…
Crocs Releases 2014 Sustainability Report
Crocs Inc. released its 2014 sustainability report that showed progress around social compliance audits at its Asian factories and a reduction in hazardous emissions in the production process…
McRae Industries’s Q2 Sales Climb 5.5 Percent
McRae Industries, Inc., the maker of western and military boots, reported consolidated net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 of $28.1 million…
Saban Brands Acquires Piping Hot
Saban Brands has added the Australian surf brand, Piping Hot, to its growing portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands…
TaylorMade-Adidas Golf to Open Outlet Stores
TaylorMade-Adidas Golf will open its first branded outlet store in April in Myrtle Beach, S.C. It plans to open additional locations by the end of the year…
Amer Sports Appoints President of Apparel
Amer Sports appointed Vincent Wauters, currently general manager of Arc'teryx Inc., as president of Amer Sports apparel business and a member of Amer Sports executive board. Wauters will continue to lead the Arc'teryx brand…
Wilson Snaps Up Louisville Slugger
In a merging of two historic sports brands, Wilson Sporting Goods Co., a division of Amer Sports Corp., reached an agreement to acquire Louisville Slugger, a division of Hillerich & Bradsby (H&B), for $70 million in an all-cash transaction. Under the term
Yue Yuen’s Rising Labor Costs Lead to FY14 Operating Loss
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited, which manufactures footwear for many leading Athletic and Casual/Outdoor brands, reported an operating loss of nearly $100 million in 2013 due in large part to rising labor costs in China…
Keds Partners with Skincare Brand on Collection
Keds has formed a partnership with Eos on a collection of three sneakers inspired by the flavors and colors of Eos Smooth Sphere Lip Balms…
Wilson Acquires Louisville Slugger
Wilson Sporting Goods, a division of Amer Sports Corporation, has agreed to acquire global brand, sales and innovation rights to Louisville Slugger from Hillerich & Bradsby pending approval of H&B shareholders…
Asics Launches “Beat the Sun” Campaign
Asics launched a global search for amateur runners to take part in the annual “Asics Beat the Sun” challenge, which returns to Chamonix on Jun. 21, the longest day of the year…
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