Fleet Feet, Incorporated announced that John Long will convert his Minneapolis-based Marathon Sports Run/Walk store to a Fleet Feet Sports franchise. Long is a veteran running store owner and industry leader. This will allow Long to tap into the resourc
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Steve Madden Launches New Interactive E-Commerce Website
Steve Madden announced the launch of its new interactive, technology driven website integrating social sharing, editorial commerce, and targeting to offer its customers a speedier and superior shopping experience…
ZEMgear Launches Kickstarter Campaign
ZEMgear, the colorful, minimalist footwear line based in Miami, has launched a Kickstarter campaign at www.ZEMgear.com/kickstarter…
Dick’s SG Plans Grand Openings
Dick's Sporting Goods announced grand opening celebrations for stores in Tampa, FL; Lawton, OK; and Alabaster, AL…
Team Express Acquires Brett Brothers Baseball
Team Express has acquired Brett Brothers Baseball, the Spokane Valley, WA-based baseball bat manufacturer. Team Express has secured the worldwide rights to the Brett brand and will expand the line with new products and increased distribution…
New Balance Launches Love Boston Campaign
New Balance launched its “Love Boston” running campaign that is dedicated to the city of Boston. The campaign pays respects to the company’s hometown city and to the thousands of runners who run its streets. The campaign features limited
March Retail Sales Expand
Warmer spring weather spurred continued consumer spending and activity this March. According to the National Retail Federation, March retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, increased 0.8 percent adjusted month-to-month and
Electric Appoints Digital Marketing Manager
Electric, the accessory brand, announced that Kevin Voegtlin has joined the company as global digital marketing manager…
Ex-NFL Linebacker Sues Nike over Lights Out Apparel Line
Former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman is suing Nike for trademark infringement and unfair competition over its Lights Out apparel line, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in San Diego. According to a press release, the former San Diego Ch
Adidas Extends Deal with Damian Lillard
Adidas has extended its endorsement deal with star Portland Trail Blazers guard, Damian Lillard…
Hillsound Welcomes Mountain Trail Runner to Ambassador Team
Hillsound, a producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters welcomed John Tribbia to its roster of athletes. Tribbia is a prominent Utah-based mountain trail runner…
Power Balance Signs Yoga Ambassador
Power Balance, the maker of sports accessories, announced the signing of international yoga athlete Kathryn Budig…
Marucci Sports Names CEO
Kurt Ainsworth, co-founder of Marucci Sports, has been named the Baton Rouge bat and equipment maker’s new chief executive officer…
VF Corp. Promotes Key Execs
VF Corporation appointed Steve Rendle to the newly created role of SVP, Americas, and split its Outdoor & Action Sports Americas coalition into two segments: Outdoor Americas and Action Sports Americas…
Zumiez March Comps Slide
Zumiez reported March same-store sales decreased 2.9 percent. Total sales increased 4.3 percent to $63.6 million. In the prior year, comparable store sales increased 2.1 percent…
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