Fleet Feet announced that A Running Start in West Reading, PA, will partner with Fleet Feet as a location effective immediately. Current owner, founder, and chief running officer of A Running Start Sorita Averill-Fitzgerald will remain owner of the store, which she first opened in 2004.
Category: Apparel
Camping World Agrees To Acquire Erehwon Mountain Outfitter
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced plans to purchase Erehwon Mountain Outfitter, a leading Midwest specialty retailer of outdoor gear and apparel.
‘Sports Authority Field’ Sign Being Removed From Broncos Stadium
Following the liquidation of the chain in the fall of 2016, the Denver Broncos on Tuesday announced plans to remove the Sports Authority signage on the outside of the team’s stadium in coming weeks.
Over 30 Outdoor Brands Join Nikwax To Raise Money For Conservation Alliance, POW
Nikwax, the specialist in aftercare products for outdoor performance gear and apparel, is celebrating POW and The Conservation Alliance by throwing the biggest happy hour raffle OR has ever seen.
Most-Read SGB Exec Stories In 2017
Bankruptcies again dominated the top 30-clicked stories for SGB Exec in 2017, but big changes at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nike, Fleet Feet Sports, Brooks Running and others also caught some attention.
Champion System USA Finds Buyer
Custom cycling apparel maker Champion System USA has been sold to Jay Thomas, the brand’s former vice president of sales and marketing, and Champion System Limited. Thomas will also serve as the company’s managing director.
Adidas Golf Strengthens Roster
Adidas Golf announced that it has extended the contract of 2017 Masters Champion Sergio Garcia, re-signed 2017 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year and TOUR Championship winner Xander Schauffele, and signed three-time European Tour winner Tyrrell Hatton to apparel and footwear contracts.
Choose Outdoors Appoints Vice Chairman
Brian Kelleghan, owner of Bison Designs, was recently elected to serve as national nonprofit Choose Outdoors’ vice chairman.
Crown Trails Headwear Announces Membership With 1% For The Planet
Crown Trails Headwear announced they have joined 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate 1 percent of annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment.
Marolina Outdoor Secures Equity Investment
Marolina Outdoor Inc, a maker of performance apparel for fishing and hunting enthusiasts based in Charleston, SC, has secured a growth equity investment from Goode Partners.
Fabletics Launches Demi Lovato Footwear And Athletic Bag Collection
Fabletics announced the launch of a new Demi Lovato for Fabletics capsule collection. This marks Lovato’s third collaboration with the brand, which features exclusive new looks and the debut of her first-ever lifestyle accessories, including seven footwear styles and two athletic bags.
Callaway Golf Signs Sergio Garcia
Callaway Golf Company announced that Sergio Garcia, the reigning Masters Champion, has joined its Tour Professional Staff.
Nepal To Ban Solo Climbers On Mount Everest
Nepal has moved to ban solo climbers from taking on its dangerous mountains, including Mount Everest, among other stipulations, to reduce accidents.
Ibex To Be Auctioned Off
Ibex, the wool-infused outdoor brand based in Vermont, is being auctioned off, according to a report in the Burlington Free Press.
Wearable Tech Summit Returns to CES 2018, January 11
The second annual Wearable Tech Summit will take place at CES 2018 on Thursday, January 11.
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