Rounding off its 10-year anniversary celebrations, Inov-8 has launched a new video on YouTube with Founder Wayne Edy detailing the footwear maker's meteoric rise…
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Freedom Group Stakeholder Explores Options for Investors
Cerberus Capital Management LP close to securing a minority investor and lender for Freedom Group Inc., the parent of Bushmaster, DPMS, and Remington Arms and other firearms brands, according to multiple reports…
Former NFL Star Quarterback Craig Morton Sues NFL Over Concussion Risks
Attorneys representing retired NFL quarterback Craig Morton at Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro and Bob Stein LLC filed a lawsuit this week against the National Football League claiming Morton and other NFL players suffered repeated head injuries because the l
Spy Inc. CEO Joins Company’s Board of Directors
Spy Inc., the eyewear company, announced that Spy President and CEO Michael Marckx will join the Spy Inc. board of directors, effective Dec. 11…
Nuun Welcomes Kevin Rutherford as CEO
Nuun appointed Kevin Rutherford as CEO. Rutherford will replace Mason Reay, who is stepping down. Rutherford will lead all brand strategy, marketing, sales and product development efforts at the company, which makes hydration electrolyte tablets for sport
Hoka One One Names Venture Sports Group Rep of the Year
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, has chosen Venture Sports as its 2013 sales agency of the year…
ComScore: Strong Monday Follows Blockbuster E-Commerce Weekend
ComScore said this past Saturday and Sunday saw $1.7 billion in online spending via desktop computers, up a robust 71 percent versus last year. Sales on Green Monday, this past Monday, reached $1.4 billion in desktop online spending, up 10 percent versus
SKLZ Appoints VP of Product
SKLZ, the maker of athletic training devices, announced that Aaron Azevedo has been named VP of product effective December 2 and David Schultz VP of sales, beginning Dec. 9…
Ecco Golf Signs Four-Time Major Champion Ernie Els
Danish company Ecco signed four-time major champion Ernie Els, who will showcase the company logo on his headwear and compete in its hybrid golf shoes…
Sports Authority Makes Donation to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Sports Authority will make a $10,000 donation in the name of Tara Guetz of Littleton, CO. The donation will go to the Bone Marrow Transplant Fund at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, which specializes in using transplant therapies to treat cancer and
Johnson Outdoors Appoints Business Director for Camping Gear
Johnson Outdoors Gear, Inc., the camping equipment company, appointed Christopher Martens as business director – camping. In this new role, Martens will be responsible for brand management, product management, marketing, R&D, quality control and customer
Lululemon Athletica Names CEO. Founder Steps Down as Chairman
Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced that its board of directors has appointed Laurent Potdevin, a long-time executive at Burton Snowboards who most recently served as president of Toms Shoes, as the company’s CEO and a member of its board. Chip Wilso
PVH’s Q3 Earnings Slide
PVH Corp., the parent of Speedo, reported earnings per share in the third quarter was $2.30 a share on a non-GAAP basis, which exceeded the company's guidance of $2.25. The prior year's third quarter non-GAAP earnings per share was $2.38. Revenu
Kids Locker Holiday Commercial Stars Chris Paul
Foot Locker, Inc. launched its newest national advertising spot to promote the latest footwear and apparel from Kids Foot Locker this holiday season. The new commercial brings together Los Angeles Clippers Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, along with Chris P
PGA TOUR Superstor Provides Grant to Greater Rockford
PGA Tour Superstore has announced a $4,500 grant to The First Tee of Greater Rockford to deliver educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf…
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