Intel Corp. has acquired heads up display manufacturer Recon Instruments in an affirmation of its commitment to the smart eyewear category that Google abandoned earlier this year…
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White Sierra Hires Rep Agencies
White Sierra has hired two new sales rep groups, K&L Sports and Fifth Row Center, to enhance sales of its outdoor and travel apparel in two key regions…
Despite Counterfeiting Complaints, Sports Brands Warm to Alibaba
Alibaba Group Holding Limited is making headway with some sporting goods brands even as others lobby the Obama Administration to put Taobao back on the United States’ “Notorious Markets” list for not doing enough to cleanse China’s
Fitbit’s IPO Sizzles
Proving many of its critics wrong and highlighting the hot prospects for the health-tracking device category, Fitbit last week made a huge splash in its initial public offering…
Illinois Dealer Opens Newest Giant Store
Sammy Radi celebrated the grand opening of a Giant/Liv dealership June 12-14 in a converted auto garage across the street from his existing Sammy's Bikes store…
Outdoor Retailer Taking Applications for Made in America Showcase
Outdoor Industry Association and Outdoor Retailer have begun taking applications for the Made in America Product Showcase at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2015…
Vittoria Extends Pro Deals to Shop Teams
Vittoria Industries North America Inc. has begun offering pro deal discounts on its tires and tubes as well as 3T and Selle Italia products it distributes to local cycling teams across the United States…
Nike’s Directors to Retire
Nike Inc. announced Douglas G. Houser and Orin C. Smith have decided to retire from the Nike board of directors and not stand for re-election at the annual meeting of shareholders in September 2015…
Fitbit Shares Surge 48 Percent in Market Debut
Fitbit streaked past its initial public offering price in its New York Stock Exchange debut Thursday. Shares began trading under the FIT ticker symbol at $30.40, more than 50 percent above the initial public offering price…
Riddell Launches Smarter Football Commitment Initiative
Riddell has launched an equipment grant as part of its Smarter Football Commitment that calls on players, coaches, parents and fans to take an active role in supporting safe play in the sport of football…
House Narrowly Passes TPA Trade Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives last Thursday took the first step toward resuscitating the White House’s trade agenda by passing legislation granting President Obama fast-track authority to negotiate a mammoth Pacific trade deal…
Dwyane Wade Partners with Naked Brand Group
Wade Enterprises, LLC and Naked Brand Group, Inc. announced a partnership between Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and Naked, the fashion and lifestyle brand…
Brooks Appoints Leo Burnett as Advertising Agency
Brooks Running Company appointed Leo Burnett as its global creative agency of record…
Speedo Signs Missy Franklin
Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp., announced that five-time Olympic medalist, holder of two individual world records and competitive swimming superstar Missy Franklin has joined Team Speedo, marking her first endorsement since becoming a professional sw
Kwik Goal Wins Rights to Distribute Uhlsport Goalkeeper Products in US
Kwik Goal, Ltd. has become the exclusive distributor of Uhlsport’s premium goalkeeper products and other soccer equipment (e.g. balls, shin guards, etc.) in the U.S. effective immediately…
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