Donations to Livestrong, closely associated with yellow rubber wristbands made by Nike, dropped to $15 million in 2013 from $22.7 million in 2012, according to an Internal Revenue Service filing that was posted on the Austin, Texas-based charity’s w
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The NBA Opens First Store in Southeast Asia
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that the first NBA Store in Southeast Asia will officially open later this year in Manila, Philippines…
Juicy Couture Introduced to Kohl’s
Kohl’s Department Stores announced that Juicy Couture is now available at Kohl’s stores nationwide…
Finish Line Youth Foundation Raised More Than $1.2M
The Finish Line Youth Foundation raised more than $1.2M through its summer fundraising efforts, consisting of its 12th annual golf outing and its #GetKidsActive campaign hosted in Finish Line stores and online at finishline.com. These funds will be used t
RECALL: Coleman Inflatable Rubber River Tubes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall of Coleman Inflatable Rubber River Tubes sold exclusively at Walmart. Coleman has received 24 reports of consumers with skin irritation after contact with the tube…
L.L.Bean Heir’s Foundation Awards Nearly $1M to Maine Nonprofits
The John T. Gorman Foundation, started by the late grandson of L.L. Bean’s namesake, is giving out nearly $1 million to 62 nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Maine…
Ride Snowboards Hires National Sales Manager
Ride Snowboards hired Jim “Big Jim” Linnberg as its national sales manager. From 2009 to 2013, Linnberg served as a west coast sales rep for Ride Snowboards covering seven territories from California to Alaska…
Survey Explores Parents Dedication to Kids Sports Events
According to a new survey on sports travel from Hilton Worldwide's Embassy Suites Hotels, on average each sports season, parent respondents travel more than 1,000 miles to their kids’ away games and tournaments and spend more than $1,400…
Survey: Wearable Users Want to Share Data
According to a recent survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Wellocracy, the majority of Americans currently using wearable activity trackers or mobile apps share their personal health and wellness data with others. Further, most Americans reported
RECALL: Cabrinha Kiteboarding Control System
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall of about 1,700 Cabrinha Kiteboarding 1X and Overdrive 1X Control Systems from Pryde Group Americas…
Sports Authority Launches Yoga Apparel Line
Sports Authority announced the launch of the yoga line Bloom, available exclusively at Sports Authority. The new collection was created specifically for women who enjoy being connected to the outdoors…
Pendleton Woolen Mills Adds Women’s Director
Pendleton Woolen Mills promoted Gretchen Jones to womenswear design director…
Skechers Signs Mariano Rivera
Retired New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera has signed on with Skechers to join the team of sports icons representing the successful men’s Relaxed Fit from Skechers footwear line. A new advertising campaign featuring Rivera will begin in Spring 2
Nike Ends Relationship with Ray Rice
Nike cut ties with Ray Rice on Tuesday after the release of a video showing the former Baltimore Ravens running back striking his then-fiancee in February. Dick's SG, Modell's and Fanatics are among the many retailers that have stopped selling R
37.5 Beefs Up Sales Team
37.5, the fiber technology provider, has hired a number of industry veterans across North America and Europe to support its sales efforts. The team will report directly to EVP of global sales, marketing and merchandising, Scott Branscum…
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