Polartec is supporting the Boston One Fund, a non-profit launched to help those most affected by the Boston Marathon bombings last year. Polartec, based just outside of Boston, has outfittted 50 Boston One Fund runners…
Category: Footwear
Greats Raises $1.5 Million in Seed Funding Round
Greats, a mens sneaker brand founded last year by footwear industry veterans Ryan Babenzien and Jon Buscemi, has raised $1.5 million in an oversubscribed seed round led by Resolute Ventures. Other participants included High Peaks Venture Partners, Mark Ge
Dansko Launches “Word of Foot” Blog
Dansko has unveiled its company blog “Word of Foot,” offering a new and meaningful way for consumers to connect with the Dansko brand…
Damian Lillard Stars in Foot Locker Commercial
Foot Locker's newest commercial titled “No Rings,” features Adidas basketball star Damian Lillard and pokes fun in a tongue-and-cheek manner at ringless sports legends Barry Sanders, LaDainian Tomlinson, Chris Webber and Karl Malone…
Team Express Acquires Brett Brothers Baseball
Team Express has acquired Brett Brothers Baseball, the Spokane Valley, WA-based baseball bat manufacturer. Team Express has secured the worldwide rights to the Brett brand and will expand the line with new products and increased distribution…
Hillsound Welcomes Mountain Trail Runner to Ambassador Team
Hillsound, a producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters welcomed John Tribbia to its roster of athletes. Tribbia is a prominent Utah-based mountain trail runner…
Dick’s SG Plans Grand Openings
Dick's Sporting Goods announced grand opening celebrations for stores in Tampa, FL; Lawton, OK; and Alabaster, AL…
March Retail Sales Expand
Warmer spring weather spurred continued consumer spending and activity this March. According to the National Retail Federation, March retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, increased 0.8 percent adjusted month-to-month and
Ex-NFL Linebacker Sues Nike over Lights Out Apparel Line
Former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman is suing Nike for trademark infringement and unfair competition over its Lights Out apparel line, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in San Diego. According to a press release, the former San Diego Ch
Electric Appoints Digital Marketing Manager
Electric, the accessory brand, announced that Kevin Voegtlin has joined the company as global digital marketing manager…
Wearable Tech Conference and Expo Expands to Larger Location
TMC is relocating the Wearable Tech Conference & Expo III to the Javits Convention Center in New York City to accomodate attendee and vendor growth. Fitness and Sports Technology (FAST) Conference II, held on July 22, 2014, will also be moving to the Javi
Remington Arms Announces Voluntary Product Recall
Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) today announced a voluntary recall of Model 700™ and Model Seven™ rifles with X-Mark Pro® (“XMP®”) triggers, manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014…
European Companies Take Lead in North American eBike Market
Europe clearly emerged as the leader in North America’s nascent eBike market last week with a pair of announcements aimed at lowering barrier to entry for independent bike dealers…
Marucci Sports Names CEO
Kurt Ainsworth, co-founder of Marucci Sports, has been named the Baton Rouge bat and equipment maker’s new chief executive officer…
Bauer Secures Double-Digit Back-to-Hockey Bookings
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. reported revenues rose 16 percent on a currency-neutral (C-N) basis its third quarter ended Feb. 28 and that its loss before non-recurring items had narrowed. But the best news was that “Back-to-Hockey” bookings w
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