Shoe Carnival will host a VIP footwear fashion party to introduce customers to new brands and styles for fall at participating Shoe Carnival locations. The Shoe Party will take place on Sunday, Sept. 28…
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STX Sponsors Two Elite British Field Hockey Clubs
Baltimore-based STX, LLC, the maker of lacrosse, field hockey and golf equipment, announced the sponsorship of two English Premier League field hockey clubs, Wimbledon Hockey Club and East Grinstead Hockey Club…
Fleet Feet Opening in Oak Park, IL
Fleet Feet will expand into a former Competitive Foot space in Oak Park, IL. The store will be operated by Fleet Feet Chicago, run by Dave Zimmer and his wife, Lisa.
Point6 Partners with Soles4Souls
Point6, makers of premium merino wool socks, has partnered with Soles4Souls, a global non-profit that collects donated footwear and distributes them to people in need around the world…
Shock Doctor Partners with Kevin Love
Shock Doctor signed professional basketball star Kevin Love in a focused venture to reduce the frequency and severity of facial injuries by increasing adoption of mouthguards among basketball players at every level of competition. Love will wear Shock Doc
Rawlings Heart of Gold Award Celebrates Greatness Off the Diamond
Postseason awards typically honor achievements on the field, but in 2011, Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, established the Rawlings Heart of Gold Award to honor the altruistic, off-the-field efforts of the game�
Dick’s SG Sets Grand Openings for Five Stores
Dick's Sporting Goods announced plans to open five stores in California, New York, Georgia, Washington and Indiana. The grand opening events will take place starting Oct. 3 through Oct. 5…
Shoe City to Open 5 Stores in Baltimore Area
Shoe City plans to open five stores in the Baltimore area…
Skechers Announces Preliminary Settlement of Toning Lawsuit
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. announced the preliminary court approval of the settlement of a pending shareholder derivative action, entitled Basaraba v. Greenberg, et al., Case No. CV-13-05061-PSG (SHx) (C.D. Cal.). The settlement is subject to final court appro
Tony Hawk Celebrates 11th Stand Up for Skateparks Benefit
With DJ Z-Trip spinning and mashing sounds atop the 13-foot halfpipe, Tony Hawk's 11th-annual Stand Up For Skateparks benefit came to a climactic conclusion with Hawk and other top skate and BMX pros performing an all-star demo sunday at Green Acres
Bass Pro Shops Tacoma Store to Open in October
Bass Pro Shops plans to open a new store in Tacoma, WA on Oct. 22. The 142,000-square-foot store is a tribute to the Pacific Northwest’s beauty and abundant wildlife. In addition, the store celebrates Washington’s portion of the Pacific Crest
Golf Datatech Releases Women in Golf Study
According to Golf Datatech's Women In Golf 2014 Study, female golfers make up more than 20 percent of the estimated 25 million golfers in the U.S., and approximately 19 percent of all golf sales nationally…
Sturm, Ruger Appoints Terrence O’Connor to Board
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announced that its board of directors has voted to increase the number of directors to seven, and has appointed Terrence O’Connor as a board member effective immediately…
REI President and CEO to Kick Off Shop.org Summit
Shop.org said REI President and CEO Jerry Stritzke will keynote its Shop.org Summit that takes place in Seattle from Sept. 29 – October 1 at the Washington State Convention Center. The keynote, ''REI: Blazing Trails to a Real, Alive, and Connect
Farm to Feet Appoints Southeast Reps
Farm to Feet, makers of 100 percent American socks, has selected Mel Chrestman, Jr. and Kev Martin to service and expand its presence in the Southeast territory…
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