Epoch Lacrosse has signed on as an official sponsor with the Guardian National Championships. All of the goalies attending the combine/championship style event…
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Rawlings Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, named Jeff Fiorini as its chief operating officer. Fiorini will oversee the supply chain, product development and engineering, information technologies, and business planning and a
Dick’s SG Relocates Columbus, OH Store
Dick's Sporting Goods will be opening its relocated store this week at Easton Gateway Shopping Center in Columbus, OH…
Skechers Signs Kelly Brook as Endorser
Skechers has signed model, actress and television presenter Kelly Brook to appear globally in the footwear company’s multi-platform marketing and social media campaigns through 2015. The British-born star…
Skechers Signs Demi Lovato
Skechers signed Demi Lovato, multi-platinum selling recording artist and actress, to appear in the footwear company’s global marketing and social media campaigns through 2016. Lovato, known for hit singles, “Give Your Heart a Break”, 
Competitor Group Appoints Meb Keflezighi VP of Running
Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) named Meb Keflezighi its first vice president of running, effective immediately. The Boston Marathon winner will develop CGI's training content and directly contribute to the company's overall growth in the running i
Report: Dick’s SG Fires Golf Pros
Dick's Sporting Goods fired all its professionals that worked in their golf sections, according to a report from ESPN…
Skullcandy Chief Sales and Revenue Officer
Skullcandy, Inc. appointed David Raffone as chief sales and revenue officer. He most recently served as vice president, U.S. Sales Division with Sony Electronics…
Reebok Signs UFC Light Weight Champion
Reebok signed UFC light weight champion, Anthony “ShowTime” Pettis, to an endorsement deal…
Majestic Athletic Launches Player Trades Promotion
Majestic has launched its new Summer Trade Bummer Buster promotion. Now through July 31, Majestic will offer any customer who has purchased the jersey of a traded player through majesticathletic.com a coupon for 50 percent off toward another authentic col
PHIT America Announces Three New Celebrity Ambassadors
PHIT America – the non-profit education and advocacy organization designed to combat the nation’s inactivity and obesity crisis – announces three new celebrity ambassadors. The additions include professional track athlete Keith Ricks, former U.S. Ro
Boulder Running Co-Founder Exits
Mark Plaatjes, a co-founder of Boulder Running Co., has left the company following the chain's sale last year to Running Specialty Group. Product line manager Henry Guzman has also left the retailer, according to a report from the Daily Camera…
Physical Activity Tax Incentive (PHIT Act) Clears Major Hurdle in Congress
The Personal Health Investment Today Act (PHIT HR956) took a major step forward recently when Congress released its estimate of the investment Americans would make in physical activity if allowed to use money in pre-tax medical accounts, also known as a s
Johnny Manziel Top 2014 NFL Jersey-Seller
Johnny Manziel, the 22nd overall pick in the in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, has the top selling NFL player jersey on NFLShop.com. The sales were based between Apr. 1 and July 17…
Dansko CFO Jim Fox Receives “CFO of the Year” Award
The Philadelphia Business Journal named Dansko Chief Financial Officer Jim Fox as the 2014 CFO of the Year in the Medium Company Category. Selected by an independent panel of judges and sponsored by Drexel University…
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