Emerald Expositions, LLC announced plans to co-locate the Imprinted Sportswear Show Orlando (“ISS”) with the summer edition of Surf Expo, Sept. 4-6, 2014, at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, FL…
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VH1’s Basketball Wives LA Star To Launch Footwear Collection at Shiekh Shoes
Jackie Christie, fashion designer and star of VH1's Basketball Wives LA, is set to launch her Signature footwear collection at urban contemporary retailer Shiekh Shoes this spring…
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
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…
1st Round Athletics Announces Kickstarter Launch
On Feb. 17, California-based company 1st Round Athletics will introduce its performance-enhancing technology, EnergyDNA, to the world of athletic apparel with a Kickstarter campaign launch…
Amogear Plans to Enter the MMA Apparel Industry
Amogear, Inc. announced that they will be entering into the mixed martial arts (MMA) apparel market…
Two Ten Footwear Foundation Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Two Ten Footwear Foundation celebrated its 75th anniversary on the steps of the Massachusetts State House with the presentation of a citation issued by Governor Deval Patrick. The citation recognizes the Foundation’s 75 years of outstanding service
SFIA to Again Lobby Congress on National Health Through Fitness Day
Over 100 sports and fitness industry leaders will team with recognized athletes in Washington D.C. on Mar. 5 for SFIA’s National Health Through Fitness Day. A current list of athletes and their sponsoring company scheduled to attend include football
GoPro Plans IPO
GoPro announced Friday that the Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a proposed initial public offering of its stock that it filed confidentially in early February. The company filed under a new process that enables companies with annual revenu
REI Closes Store in Brentwood
REI closed its store in Brentwood, CA Feb. 7, citing poor sales. The store had been open five years a nd its closing means REI customers in Brentwood will now have to travel…
Scarpa Signs World Cup Boulderer Alex Puccio
Alex Puccio, one of the most accomplished boulderers in the world, will join the athlete ambassador roster for Scarpa…
Gander Mountain Coming To Augusta
Gander Mountain will open a new location in Augusta, GA in the fall of 2014…
Mizuno’s Profits Jump in Fiscal Nine-Month YTD
Driven by double-digit revenues in footwear and a recovery in its golf segment in the Americas, Mizuno Corp reported revenue rose 9.3 percent to ¥132.2 million ($1.31 bn)…
RSG Acquires VA Runner
Running Specialty Group (RSG) has acquired the two VA Runner stores with locations in Fredericksburg and Woodbridge, Va. south of Washington D.C. from current owner Carol Van Horn. The addition of the two new stores will bring the total number of RSG reta
Adidas Sues Under Armour Over Mobile Fitness Patents
Adidas sued Under Armour, alleging it infringed on 10 Adidas patents used in Adidas’ fitness tracking system called miCoach…
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