In California Inc., owner of the AirSpeed Footwear Brand, signed legendary professional skateboarder Pat Duffy to the AirSpeed Footwear Pro team…
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Nixon Names VP of Sales and GM EMEA
Nixon, the Southern California-based watch and accessories brand, appointed Philippe Gouzes as the brand’s newly appointed vice president of sales and general manager, EMEA. He was most recently at Burton…
Active Ride Shop Secures Investment
Active Ride Shop, which operates 21 retail locations throughout Southern California, has received an undisclosed investment from Tengram Capital Partners to help add more than 30 stores over the next few years. As a part of Tengram’s investment, Ric
Hammer Signs Deal with DryWear Apparel on Performance Line
Hammer Strength, a Life Fitness brand, signed an exclusive licensing agreement with DryWear Apparel, LLC. to market a line of base layer clothing with moisture management technology under the Hammer Strength Apparel label…
Marcus Smart and Joel Embiid to Sign with Adidas
Adidas has signed sponsorship agreements with Joel Embiid, the No. 3 pick by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Marcus Smart, the No. 6 pick by the Boston Celtics…
Jordan Brand Signs Jabari Parker
Jordan Brand has signed an endorsement deal with Jabari Parker, the second pick in the NBA draft selected by the Milwaukee Bucks…
OnlineShoes.com Sold
Hardy Capital Partners, along with a small group of prominent Canadian investors, have acquired 100 percent of OnlineShoes.com, a $140 million profitable online footwear retailer based out of Seattle. Hardy Capital Partners also acquired 100 percent of Sh
Longstreth Sporting Goods Hires Softball Manager
Longstreth Sporting Goods hired Ali Lowe as softball manager…
RECALL: Bollinger Fitness Resistance Bands
About 63,000 fitness resistance bands from Bollinger Fitness are being recalled…
Gander Mountain to Open 4th Houston Location
Gander Mountain plans to open a new location in Houston in the fall…
Under Armour in Talks Around Fitness Smartwatch
Under Armour is in talks with Samsung Electronics to develop a line of wearable fitness devices, S. Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported.
Consumer Electronics Show to Launch Sports Tech Marketplace
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), in a partnership with SFIA, announced the launch of the Sports Tech Marketplace, a showcase of the latest in sports technology set to debut at the 2015 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show.) Presented by
Wolverine Brand Names Linda Brunzell as VP of Global Marketing
Wolverine, the work, outdoor and lifestyle brand, named Linda Brunzell as vice president of global marketing – Wolverine Brand. In this position, Brunzell will be responsible for Wolverine’s global marketing efforts, as well as leading the brandR
Cudas Footwear Hires Midwest Sales Reps
Cudas Footwear hired Joe Denne, along with his associates, Kathy Bullard and Kirby Laughlin of Denne Sport Sales to oversee sales efforts in the Midwest…
OR Show Introduces Tech Zone
More than a dozen companies making cutting-edge smartphone accessories will band together to promote their goods at next month’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market trade show…
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