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
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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…
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
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…
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…
Juicy Couture Introduced to Kohl’s
Kohl’s Department Stores announced that Juicy Couture is now available at Kohl’s stores nationwide…
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…
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
Sher-Wood Athletics Group Acquires Sher-Wood Hockey
Sherwood Athletics Group Inc. has acquired all of the assets and liabilities of Sher-Wood Hockey Inc., from Callidus Capital Inc…
Retail Imports Remain Above Average As Port Talks Continue
Retailers concerned by the lack of a West Coast longshoremen’s contract will continue to bring merchandise into the country at above-average levels this month but volume will drop from the record set in August, according to the monthly Global Port T
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
Under Armour and Maryland Announce Renewal Of Partnership
The University of Maryland and Under Armour, Inc. announced a 10-year partnership extension that designates Under Armour as the official outfitter of its varsity intercollegiate athletic programs…
SFIA to Host Performance Fabrics Webinar
On Thursday, Sept. 11, experts from SFIA’s Corporate Partner Exponent and Legal Task Force member Crowell & Moring will address the latest in performance fabric testing and the legal risks to consider when developing advertising materials around suc
Currexsole Partners With Quality Bicycle Products (QBP)
Currexsole, the insoles maker, has partnered with Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) to distribute the Bikepro insole in the United States…
Pro-Tec Athletics Signs Elite Climbers
Pro-Tec Athletics signed two professional climbers, Sasha DiGiulian and Alex Johnson…
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