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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…
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…
Reebok Signs UFC Light Weight Champion
Reebok signed UFC light weight champion, Anthony “ShowTime” Pettis, to an endorsement deal…
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…
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”, 
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
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…
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…
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
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…
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
SFIA to Help Launch Sports Tech Marketplace at Consumer Electronics Show
In a partnership with the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), the 2015 International CES – commonly known as the Consumer Electronics Show – will see the debut of the Sports Tech Marketplace, a showcase highlighting the latest in sports technolo
VF’s Sports Brands’ Momentum Continues in Q2
VF Corp. reported better-than-expected quarterly profit as its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition racked up its third-straight quarter of double-digit growth. Sales in its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition rose 15.9 percent. The North Face was up 11 percen
Action Sports Firm Pacific Vector to Liquidate
Pacific Vector Holdings Inc., formerly known as Gatorz Inc., is liquidating its three subsidiaries – Ryderz Compound Inc., Reno Wilson Inc. (operating as Gatorz), and PVH DNA Inc. – through voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions. The move was attribute
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