Bowlmor AMF has formally completed its acquisition of Brunswick Corporation's bowling center, further solidifying Bowlmor AMF's position as the world's largest bowling center operator. Bowlmor AMF announced on July 17 its intent to purchas
Category: Footwear
Oboz Launches Mobile-Friendly Website
Oboz has launched a new website that makes getting info about Oboz shoes and boots fast and easy…

Arctic Ice Now Distributed Through WYNIT
Arctic Ice, LLC has selected WYNIT to distribute its refreezable ice packs…
Topo Athletic Hires Five New Sales Agencies
Topo Athletic, the maker of natural-fit performance footwear, announced that Chilton Military Marketing Co., Clear Creek Reps, Orban Athletic Sales, Pacific Sierra Group, and Sig Lee have joined the company’s sales team…
Ogio Hires Territory Manager
Ogio International Inc. announced golf retail veteran, Chris Ross, as the most recent addition to its expanding company direct employed sales team…

Speedo Launches Swim Fitness App
Speedo North America unveiled Speedo Fit, a new fitness app and companion website, designed to help swimmers of all levels set and reach their swim – and fitness – goals by providing platforms for motivation, guidance and community…

Local Boosters to Host Rep Breakfast at OIA Rendezvous
Outdoor Destination, a program of the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, will host a Manufacturing Networking Breakfast during Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) Rendezvous 2014 in Asheville, NC in October.
Skechers USA, Inc. Sues DB Shoe Company for Infringement
Skechers USA, Inc. filed a lawsuit against DB Shoe Company, LLC, a California-based retailer, for selling footwear that infringes on the popular Skechers Go Walk product line…
SFIA Announces Major Campaign to Increase Sports Participation
At the 2014 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit in Chicago, SFIA Chairman & Mizuno, USA President Bob Puccini and SFIA President & CEO Tom Cove announced the SFIA Increase Participation Plan, the biggest initiative the sports and fitness industry has launched to
Pop Warner Adds Two to Medical Advisory Committee
Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., the nation’s largest and oldest youth football, cheer and dance organization, announced that noted researchers Stefan Duma, Ph.D., and Michael F. Bergeron, Ph.D., have been added to the Pop Warner Medical Advisory C
Dainese Named Protective Gear Supplier for U.S. Ski Team
Dainese, the Italian protective gear and apparel specialist, announced its role as the official supplier of safety equipment for the U.S. Ski Team.
Humphries Appointed NWTF Chief Conservation Officer
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has appointed Becky Humphries its new chief conservation officer…
Tactical Gear Distributors Adds Mossberg Firearms
Tactical Gear Distributors (TGD), a wholesale distributor of performance firearms and tactical gear is now stocking a selection of Mossberg firearms.

Skins Signs NY Giants Punter Steve Weatherford
Skins, the world's leader in gradient compression sportswear, has announced a partnership with New York Giants punter, Steve Weatherford…

361 Readies for U.S. Launch
361, the second largest athletic brand in China, announced its expansion into the United States with 361° USA. To launch the brand, 361 has hired Jim Monahan, former vice president of footwear for Asics America, as president of 361° USA. Rich Bourne, past