Fitness continues to top the list of 126 physical activities monitored by the SFIA, according to the 2013 SFIA Tracking the Fitness Movement Report. Fitness staples Walking for Fitness, Running/Jogging, and Treadmill participation topped the rankings in t
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Sole Launches Kickstarter Campaign
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Fila Launches Inaugural Soul4souls Holiday Giving Program
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Vibram Introduces Bode Miller Olympic Commercial
Vibram has launched a commercial featuring the Olympic and World Cup champion skier Bode Miller. The effort shows Miller training in Vibram's FiveFingers shoes for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics…
Wigwam Appoints Director of Product Management and E-Commerce
Wigwam recently appointed Margaret Newhard as its new director of product management, website and e-commerce…
NRF: Thanksgiving Weekend Traffic Should be Slightly Down
According to a preliminary Thanksgiving weekend shopping survey from the NRF, up to 140 million people plan to or will shop over the weekend (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday), a slight decrease from the 147 million who planned to do so last year…
Nixon Appoints Creative Director
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Callaway Golf Redeems Preferred Stock
On Nov. 13, Callaway Golf Company completed the previously announced redemption of its 7.50 percent Series B cumulative perpetual convertible preferred stock…
Under Armour Acquires MapMyFitness
Under Armour announced the acquisition of MapMyFitness, which operates MapMyRun and MapMyRide. With this acquisition, Under Armour said it will be uniquely positioned at the forefront of sports and technology and will continue to deliver game-changing sol
Kohl’s Q3 Comps Dip 1.6 Percent
Kohl's Corp. reported earnings slid 18 percent in the third quarter. Revenues dipped 1.0 percent while comparable-store sales declined 1.6 percent. It also said it expects comp declines of 2 to 4 in the fourth quarter…
Nordstrom’s Q3 Profits Dip
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Sherpa Adventure Gear Hires Mid-Atlantic/New England Rep
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Escalade Acquires DMI Sports
Escalade, Inc. announced the acquisition of the indoor games business of DMI Sports, marketers of Arachnid, Nodor and Winmau darting, Prince and Head table tennis, and Minnesota Fats billiards. The DMI Sports indoor games business will become part of Esc
Study: Higher Altitudes Result in Reduced Concussion Rates in High School Sports
According to a recent study done by doctors at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, high school athletes who play collision sports at higher altitudes are less likely to suffer from concussions than those who play at lower altitudes…
Authentic Apparel Group Launches Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Line
Authentic Apparel Group announced the launch of a premium line of army style clothing that is officially licensed by the U.S. Army. International film star and 10x former WWE champion, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, will partner with Authentic Apparel Group
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