Royal Robbins announced industry veteran Liz Braund will join the outdoor and travel apparel company as VP of merchandising and design…
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Soles4Souls Partners with Stride Rite on Barefoot Week
Soles4Souls, a not for profit global social enterprise committed to fighting poverty through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing, is partnering with faith leaders and children's footwear company Stride Rite for this year's Bare
Hanes and Champion Launch Hanes4Education Program
Hanes and Champion, both owned by Hanesbrands, will launch the new Hanes4Education program to raise dollars for schools. Schools can earn cash rebates through orders of Hanes or Champion printed apparel…
Bankruptcy Judge Slashes Stalking Horse Bid for Coolcore, Dr. Cool
A federal bankruptcy judge slashed the stalking horse bid for Tempnology LLC nearly 85 percent in a move to entice interest in its Coolcore and Dr. Cool performance fabric brands, which reputedly cool athletes without using chemicals…

Lowa Debuts Concept Department at Summit Hut
Lowa has opened a new in-store shop in Summit Hut’s new Tuscon, AZ location…
Remington Event Raise $1.4 Million for Veterans Organization
The 2015 Remington Great Americans Shoot (RGAS15) surpassed all expectations by raising $1.4 million, shattering last year’s fundraising record by $250,000…

Stephon Marbury Looks to Relaunch Starbury Line
Stephon Marbury, the former NBA star who now plays in China, is reportedly bringing back his Starbury line. The sneaker collection, launched in 2006, garnered much attention for selling for only $15 at Steve & Barry's…
Surftech Names Sales and Operations Managers
Surftech, which was acquired by Confluence Outdoor earlier this year, announced new leadership in its sales and operations departments, including…
Columbia Sportswear Brings Back Gert Boyle
Columbia Sportswear Chairman Gert Boyle, 91, will return to star in the brand's advertising campaign in a bid to bolster the brand's identity, reports Advertising Age…
Sports Direct Poised to Acquire Warrnambool
Sports Direct International plc, the UK's leading sports retailer, has reached agreements to acquire Warrnambool retail group, which houses Sport Direct shops in 27 of its stores in the Republic of Ireland…
Tilly’s Replaces President and CEO
Tilly’s Inc. announced that its President and CEO Daniel Griesemer stepped down Wednesday and will be replaced October 12 by Edmond Thomas, who most recently ran Wet Seal…
Strava Launches Interactive Data Platform
Strava launched a new interactive data platform, Strava Insights, which highlights new running and cycling data from the world’s 12 most active cities…
US Apparel Imports Rise 13.5 Percent in August
Apparel imports to the United States increased 13.5 percent in August and are now running 7.0 percent ahead of year ago levels for the year-to-date period ended Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce…
Adidas Signs NHL All-Star Sidney Crosby
Adidas signed a multiyear partnership with NHL star and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby…
Majestic To Present Players Choice Award
Majestic Athletic will present the inaugural “Always Game” award at the annual Players Choice Awards. The “Always Game” award will be given to the player who – game in and game out – constantly exhibits grit, tenacity…