Baltimore-based STX has partnered with Major League Lacrosse, the outdoor lacrosse league, to provide equipment to MLL players for the 2014 season…
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Hoka One One Signs Middle-Distance Runner Mike Rutt To Elite Team
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, has added middle-distance runner Mike Rutt to its team of elite athletes…
Mitchell and Ness Secures Exclusive on Michael Jordan Jerseys
Mitchell & Ness, the company known for premium authentic and lifestyle sports apparel and headwear, will become the exclusive maker of official NBA Michael Jordan jerseys beginning in Spring 2014 and continuing through the Fall/Holiday 2016 season…
Merrell Appoints VP of Apparel and Accessories
Merrell appointed Sylvie D’Azemar as vice president of Merrell apparel and accessories. She was previously vice president for Head sportswear, and the head of global apparel and gear for Salomon…
Bergans of Norway Appoints Elite Freeride Skier
Bergans of Norway announced Lorraine Huber joins its roster of international athletes. At the age of 34, Huber is a top 10 ranked freeride skier and a true pillar of the skiing community…
Under Armour to Sponsor Bay to Breakers
Under Armour has signed a multi-year deal to serve as the official performance apparel and footwear provider for San Francisco’s iconic foot race, Bay to Breakers…
Spenco Appoints Running Specialty Sales Director
Spenco has hired a New Balance sales veteran to lead the charge for increasing its presence in the growing running specialty market. Len Chatwin will serve as running specialty sales director, a new position created by Spenco…
Wolverine Worldwide Approves Stock Buyback
The directors of Wolverine Worldwide approved a new $200 million share repurchase program to replace its recently expired 2010 Share Repurchase Authorization…
Skechers Q4 Profits Surge
Skechers USA, Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings more than tripled to $14.2 million, or 28 cents a share, compared to net earnings of $4.0 million, or 8 cents, in the fourth quarter of 2012. Revenues rose 13.9 percent to $450.7 million compared to $395
Cascade Designs Promotes Keegan to VP Post
Cascade Designs promoted Drew Keegan from director of stoves & cookware to vice president of product development and marketing services. In his new position, Keegan will oversee product development and marketing execution for Cascade Designs, including th
DSW Sees Flat Q4 Comps
DSW Inc. (DSW) announced that fourth quarter 2013 comparable sales for the thirteen-week period ended Feb. 1, 2014 were flat compared to a 3.6 percent increase for the same period last year. It also narrowed its earnings guidance range…
Adidas NEO Signs UK Olympic Swimmer as UK Brand Ambassador
Adidas NEO has added Tom Daley, the Olympic diver from the United Kingdom, as the UK ambassador for the brand. Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber front the label in the US…
Under Armour and Nike Settle Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
Under Armour and Nike agreed to settle a trademark infringement lawsuit over Under Armour's use of the “I Will” slogan. The terms of the settlement weren't disclosed. The suit alleged Nike in an advertising campaign has used Under Armour's
Shoebuy.com Names Chief Marketing Officer
Shoebuy.com appointed Anabela Perozek as the company's new chief marketing officer (CMO). She was formerly at Staples…
Newton Running Appoints VP of Marketing
Newton Running has hired Mike Nesladek as vice president of marketing. Nesladek, with fifteen plus years of marketing experience, joins Newton from Anheuser-Busch…
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