Skechers USA, Inc. filed a lawsuit against DB Shoe Company, LLC, a California-based retailer, for selling footwear that infringes on the popular Skechers Go Walk product line…
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Harman and NBA Announce Marketing and Merchandising Partnership
Harman International and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a comprehensive multiyear marketing and merchandising partnership that will make the company the official headphone, speaker, and audio partner of the NBA, Women’s National
Eyeking Appoints EVP Product, Design and Marketing
Eyeking LLC, the eyewear specialist with licensed partners including Under Armour Eyewear and Hobie Polarized, appointed Timothy (Timm) Parker as EVP, product, design and marketing…
Russell Athletic Launches Fourth Annual ‘Fight Like Dylan Award’
Russell Brands, LLC, will begin accepting entries for the fourth annual Russell Athletic “Fight Like Dylan Award,” named in honor of Dylan Rebeor, a high school football player whose last wish was for his teammates to receive new uniforms. Through this in
SFIA Announces Major Campaign to Increase Sports Participation
At the 2014 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit in Chicago, SFIA Chairman & Mizuno, USA President Bob Puccini and SFIA President & CEO Tom Cove announced the SFIA Increase Participation Plan, the biggest initiative the sports and fitness industry has launched to
Speedo Launches Swim Fitness App
Speedo North America unveiled Speedo Fit, a new fitness app and companion website, designed to help swimmers of all levels set and reach their swim – and fitness – goals by providing platforms for motivation, guidance and community…
Pop Warner Adds Two to Medical Advisory Committee
Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., the nation’s largest and oldest youth football, cheer and dance organization, announced that noted researchers Stefan Duma, Ph.D., and Michael F. Bergeron, Ph.D., have been added to the Pop Warner Medical Advisory C
Haddad Brands Launches Second Annual Kid’s Rock! Fashion Show
The second annual Kid's Rock! Fashion Show presented by Haddad Brands, hit New York Fashion Week this year with high-powered performances and appearances by celebrity athletes including Derek Jeter and Carmelo Anthony. The event included fashion look
Dainese Named Protective Gear Supplier for U.S. Ski Team
Dainese, the Italian protective gear and apparel specialist, announced its role as the official supplier of safety equipment for the U.S. Ski Team.
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ COO and Chief Merchant to Retire
In a regulatory filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. announced that Joseph H. Schmidt, its president and COO, plans to retire at the close of the year. The filing also noted that John G. Duken, EVP, global merc
Toms to Open NYC Flagship
Toms plans to open a flagship store in lower Manhattan at 264 Elizabeth St., between Houston and Prince streets, later this year. The 1,000 square foot store will represent its third location…
BSN Sports Acquires Westside Team Sports
BSN Sports has completed the acquisition of Westside Team Sports,LLC. based in Santa Monica, CA. Westside Team Sports, privately owned and operated since 2010, is a leading distributor of team apparel and equipment in southern California…
Marty Hanaka Joins Highland Consumer Partners
Highland Consumer Partners, a growth-stage venture capital firm focused on the consumer sector, announced that Marty Hanaka, former CEO of The Sports Authority, joined the firm in August of this year as an operating partner…
361 Readies for U.S. Launch
361, the second largest athletic brand in China, announced its expansion into the United States with 361° USA. To launch the brand, 361 has hired Jim Monahan, former vice president of footwear for Asics America, as president of 361° USA. Rich Bourne, past
Sanuk Appoints Holysport Ltd As Distributor In Three Key European Markets
Sanuk appointed Holysport Ltd. as its distributor in Benelux, France and the UK. Based in Cornwall, UK, Holysport will exclusively distribute the brand in these key European markets starting in Spring 2015…
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