Under Armour has reached an arrangement to give the Baltimore Police Department new uniforms for officers in one district, according to a report in the Baltimore Sun…
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ShoeBuy Acquires Minority Stake in Boston Boot Company
ShoeBuy, the online retailer of shoes and clothing, has acquired a minority stake in Boston Boot Company. The acquisition marks ShoeBuy's expansion into the footwear manufacturing business…
Precor Launches Coaching Center
Precor, the fitness equipment manufacturer, unveiled the Precor Coaching Center, a new destination for information and tips to help fitness professionals and exercisers optimize their workouts…
Brooks Beasts Signs Two More Runners
Entering only its third year as a team, Brooks Beasts signed two more elite middle-distance runners, Dorian Ulrey and Matt Hillenbrand.
Ironman Forms Women’s Board
Ironman and Life Time announced the appointment of 12 women to its founding Women For Tri board of advisors…
Two Ten Footwear Foundation Earns Charity Recognition
Two Ten Footwear Foundation, the national charitable foundation serving the footwear industry, today announced that it has again earned a coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s leading independent charity evaluator…
Bosch Opens North American EBike Headquarters
Following its entry into the U.S. eBike market in early 2014, Bosch has established a new headquarters office for Bosch eBike Systems (www.bosch-ebike.us) in Southern California, expanding the business unit’s global operations in the U.S. and Canada
Capita Super Corporation Announces New Factory
The Capita Super Corporation, the Seattle-based maker of snowboards and skateboards, announced that it is constructing The Mothership, describing it as “the most progressive snowboard production facility in the world.” Located on 7 acres in Feistritz a.d.
Quiksilver Names Todd Richards as Snow Ambassador
Quiksilver announced long time team snowboarder Todd Richards has been re-appointed as the brand’s lead ambassador for snow in the North American region. Primary responsibilities will include working with Quiksilver and Roxy’s global athletes.
Johnson Outdoors Launches EscapeToTheWater.com
Johnson Outdoors has launched a new website dedicated to paddlesports. EscapeToTheWater.com contains information about equipment, new products, excursion stories, fishing adventures, paddling tips and techniques…
Sports Authority Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Sports Authority appointed Ron Stoupa as executive vice president and chief marketing officer. He formerly headed marketing for Pep Boys. In his new role, Stoupa will be responsible for leading the strategic development and oversight of the company’
GoPro Partners with NHL, NHLPA
The National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) announced a North American partnership with GoPro. The agreement is GoPro's first with a major professional sports league…
Smith and Wesson Lifts Guidance
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. said recent, positive trends in the consumer firearm market had led it to increase its earnings guidance for the third quarter ending Jan. 31 and its full fiscal year…
Skins Announces Inaugural Non-Sponsorship of FIFA
The Brussels summit on FIFA reform which was held at the European Parliament on Wednesday, Jan. 21 has prompted international sports brand Skins to announce the first ever ‘official’ non-sponsorship of football’s governing body. The non-
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Draws an Estimated 22,000
Outdoor Retailer said preliminary figures available as of Saturday Jan. 24, which was the last day of the show, indicated attendance reached about 22,000, or about even with a year earlier…
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