HPIL Holding entered into a license agreement with World Traditional Fudokan Shotokan Karate-Do Federation, a worldwide karate federation based in Switzerland…
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Orvis to Open Fly Fishing School in Jackson Hole
Orvis is partnering with a private club and residential community and local fly fishing school to open Orvis Fly Fishing School – Jackson Hole; its first such school in the state of Wyoming…
NSGA Supports Federal Mediator to Help West Coast Ports Contract Dispute
NSGA applauded the arrival of a federal mediator to help the stalled contract talks between West Coast dockworkers and their employers…
Upbeat Outlook for 2015: Execs Speak Out
With the economy improving and a health & wellness trend providing a boost for most categories, 2014 appeared to have turned out to be a solid to strong campaign for most companies in the sporting goods industry. What's up for 2015? Sports Executive

Russell Athletic Presents Fight Like Dylan Award
Russell Brands, LLC announced Shoreham-Wading River High School as the recipient of the fourth annual “Fight Like Dylan Award,” which honors the courageous life of Dylan Rebeor, a high school football player who lost his battle with cancer an
Puma and United Legwear and Apparel Co. Form New Kids Apparel Joint Venture
Puma and United Legwear & Apparel Co. LLC (ULAC) are entering into a joint venture in North America for the production, sales, marketing, and distribution of Puma children's apparel from infant through boys' size 20 and girls' size 16. The
Mizuno Hires VP, Product Management, Running Division
Mizuno USA appointed Mark Sheehan as vice president – product management, running division. Sheehan will report to Dick Lyons, Senior VP/GM – product divisions. Nike, Puma, Reebok and K-Swiss. Most recently, Sheehan was President of his own firm, Materia
NSGA Sets Team Dealer Program for 2015 Management Conference
NSGA set up the program for released the program the 17th Annual Team Dealer Summit. The 51st Annual NSGA Management Conference and Annual Team Dealer Summit, will be held May 3-6 at the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, TX…
Vans Kicks Off Sixth Annual Custom Culture Art Competition
Vans is inviting high school art students around the country to join in the sixth annual Vans Custom Culture art competition. In partnership with Americans for the Arts, Journeys and truth, Vans Custom Culture celebrates student creativity and supports ar
Native Shoes Appoints Global Marketing Director
Native Shoes appointed Dominique Morisset as the brand’s global marketing director…
MonkeySports Opens Denver Metro Location
MonkeySports, the big box retailer of hockey, lacrosse and baseball/softball equipment, opened its first location in Greenwood Village, CO; a 30 minute drive from Denver. The 15,125-square-foot superstore…
Research Sees Fitness Devices Dominating Wearables Market until 2018
A report by Juniper Research has found that fitness wearables in-use will more than treble worldwide by 2018 with over 70 million devices in-use, compared to an estimated 19 million in-use devices this year. Juniper expects fitness to remain the dominant
Top Fitness Trends for 2015
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announced its annual fitness trend forecast based on survey responses from thousands of fitness professionals. Body weight training, high-intensity interval training, educated/experienced fitness professional
Report: Fitbit Exploring IPO
Fitbit Inc is in talks with banks for its initial public offering in the United States, according to a report by Bloomberg. Sources told Bloomberg that Morgan Stanley would lead the IPO and the offering could raise up to $150 million…
Andy Murray Signs Sponsorship Deal with Under Armour
Under Armour has signed British tennis champion Andy Murray as its brand ambassador in a four-year deal. The deal, confirmed on the Andy Murray blog this morning, will see the 2013 Wimbledon champion wear sports apparel, footwear, and accessories from the