Everlast Worldwide introduced their first fitness certification program, the Everlast F.I.T Coach Certification. The goal of the certification is to provide instruction on how to incorporate fight sports based exercises into a total body fitness curriculu
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Thomas J. Ryan
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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
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
Brunswick to Divest Bowling Businesses
Brunswick Corporation reached an agreement to sell its retail bowling business to Bowlmor AMF for $270 million. As a result of the sale, the company also said it plans to divest its bowling products business, which includes a wide range of balls, bags, sh
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
Adidas Reaches Agreement with Manchester United
Manchester United has reached a ten-year agreement with Adidas for a global technical sponsorship and dual branded licensing deal for a minimum guarantee of £750 million ($1.3 bn), beginning with the 2015/2016 campaign. For the 2014/2015 season, Nike will
Active Ride Shop Finds New Investor to Help Expand
Active Ride Shop has received an undisclosed investment from Tengram Capital Partners with a plan to accelerate its expansion. As a part of Tengram’s investment, Rick Mina, a former Foot Locker executive, will join the action sports chain’s bo
LaCrosse Footwear Acquires White’s Boots
LaCrosse Footwear has acquired the White's Boots Inc., which makes custom boots for logging and other commercial applications. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed…
James Overtakes Jordan as America’s Favorite Sports Star
With his celebrated decision to return to play for his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James has moved a step ahead of Michael Jordan to become America's favorite sports star, according to The Harris Poll. In the similar poll last year, the reve
Field and Stream Plans Openings for Columbus, OH and Cary, NC
Field & Stream, owned by Dick's Sporting Goods, announced grand-opening festivities for stores in Columbus, OH and Cary, NC…
Propét USA Appoints VP of Marketing
Propét USA, known for its comfort and walking shoes, promoted Jillian Avey to VP of marketing…
Wellco Parent Files for Bankruptcy
Tactical Holdings, a major supplier of military footwear, has filed a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware, and is seeking a quick sale of its businesses. The company’s footwear businesses include Wellc
Brunswick Sells Retail Bowling Business to Bowlmor AMF
Brunswick Corporation has agreed to sell its Retail Bowling business to Bowlmor AMF for $270 million, contingent upon customary closing procedures. Brunswick also announced its intention to divest its Bowling Products business. Brunswick is targeting to c
Runnings Announces Major Company Expansion
Runnings, which sells hunting and fishing products from more than 30 general merchandise stores in Minnesota, the Dakotas and Montana, is expanding to New York this fall…
K2 Sports to Acquire Squadra
K2 Sports, a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, entered into an agreement to acquire Squadra, the designer and manufacturer of a full line of custom cycling and triathlon apparel. K2 Sports already owns Zoot Sports, which sells triathlon gear to individua
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