Aqua Sphere, the swimming equipment manufacturer for fitness and recreational swimming, aquatic exercise, and triathlons, and Michael Phelps, the Olympic swimmer, announced the launch of the “MP” brand with the release of the collaboration's first co
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Hoka Signs Legendary Triathlete Dave Scott
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, announced the addition of legendary Ironman World Champion Dave Scott to its growing team of elite triathletes and runners…
Sen. Ayotte and US Rep. Polis Honored for Supporting Outdoor Industry
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) presented Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representative Jared Polis (D, CO – 2nd) with their 2015 Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award for their leadership on industry issues and for their support of legislation that pr
Avex Names New Director of Sales
Avex, a leading reusable water bottle brand for outdoor adventurers, hired Matt Patterson as director of sales. In this new position, Patterson will lead the company’s sales strategy and product development…

Cole Haan Presents The American Dream Project
Cole Haan presented its first ever film production, The American Dream Project, in collaboration with Happy Marshall Productions…

Vista Outdoor Chariman and CEO Honored by EY
Vista Outdoor Inc. Chairman and CEO Mark DeYoung has been named as a finalist for EY's Entrepreneur of the Year award for the Utah region…

KT Tape Names Greg Venner its New CEO
KT Health, LLC, parent company to KT Tape and a leading producer of kinesiology tape and related sports medicine products, announced that Greg Venner has joined the company as president and chief executive officer…
Pou Sheng Issues Positive Warning Alert
Pou Sheng International (Holdings) Limited, which is the largest distributor of international branded athletic apparel and footwear in the People's Republic of China, warned investors Wednesday that it is likely to report better than expected results
Panasonic Named Official Camera of U.S. Reebok Spartan Race
Panasonic reached a sponsorship agreement that will make its Lumix digital camera as the “Official Camera” and “Official Action Cam” of the U.S. Reebok Spartan Race…
Maverik Signs Ned Crotty
Maverik Lacrosse said Major League Lacrosse (MLL) standout Ned Crotty has joined the company’s growing roster of athletes…

RSG Enters Exclusive Agreement with Mobile Training Platform
The Running Specialty Group (RSG), an operating segment of The Finish Line, Inc., announced a strategic agreement with Pear Sports, a mobile fitness and training content platform, for the launch of its RSG training channel, available now at run.com…
Big Rock Sports Honored by Hornady Manufacturing
Hornady Manufacturing Company recently honored Big Rock Sports, LLC, as a 2014 “Distributor of the Year,” for increasing its ammunition, accessories and black powder sales during a pivotal year for shooting sports manufacturers…
Uniqlo to Open First Stores in Denver and Seattle Metro Areas
Uniqlo will open its first stores in the Washington D.C., Seattle and Denver, CO metro areas as part of the next phase of its U.S. expansion…
Ugg’s President Steps Down
Deckers Brands announced that Connie Rishwain, president of Ugg and Fashion and Lifestyle Brands, has notified the company of her plans to step down in order to spend more time with her family and pursue other interests…
Crocs Appoints Coach’s Ian Bickley to Board
Crocs, Inc. appointed Ian Bickley, president of Coach's International Group, to its board of directors. Longest-standing director, Ray Croghan, is retiring…