Saucony in collaboration with Runner’s World presented a private screening of Finding Strong, a film directed by Brian Vernor, at The Collective during Sundance in Park City, Utah on Jan. 19. In its sixth year, The Collective, held concurrently with
Category: Outdoor
Princeton Tec Adds Dealer Services Rep
Princeton Tec, a New Jersey-based manufacturer of headlamps and handheld lights for the outdoor, bike, tactical, industrial and SCUBA markets, welcomed Anna Tsahourides to the family as dealer services representative…
US Youth Soccer Extends Partnership with Kohl’s
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sports organization in the country, extended its partnership that originally began in 1999 with Kohl’s Department Stores. Under the new agreement the partnership will extend through 2014 and will again designate Ko
Dick’s SG Signs Lease Agreement with Sears
Sears Holdings signed a sublease with Dick's Sporting Goods, to occupy a portion of its second floor at the King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, PA. The two story anchor building will be renovated…
Under Armour to Sponsor Naval Academy Athletic Association
The Naval Academy Athletic Association and Under Armour, Inc. announced a new multiyear partnership that designates Under Armour as the official outfitter of their varsity intercollegiate athletic programs…
Petzl America Appoints Technical Institute Manager
Petzl America appointed Oliver McLeod to the new Petzl Technical Institute Manager position…
2XU Signs Pro Triathlete and Olympic Medalist
2XU, the compression and triathlon apparel brand, added professional athlete and Olympic medalist Bevan Docherty to its roster of brand ambassadors…
JC Penney Closing 33 Stores, Cutting 2,000 Jobs
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. will close 33 underperforming stores across the country in order to focus its resources on the company's highest potential growth opportunities…
Blundstone Expands its Market Focus in the U.S.
Blundstone, the original Chelsea boot since 1870 from Tasmania, Australia, is expanding its brand presence and commitment to the U.S. market with a brand relaunch in 2014…
NRS Now Fully Employee Owned
NRS, the manufacturer of rugged paddling gear and high-performance inflatable watercrafts, announced that, as of 2014, the company is 100-percent employee owned. NRS associates have assumed full ownership of the company after purchasing all outstanding st
Polygiene Partners with Cotton Incorporated
Cotton Inc. is offering an enhanced version of its TransDry moisture management technology that also inhibits growth of ordor causing bacteria using Bluesign-approved chemicals made by the company Polygiene…
Judge Rejects Initial $765M NFL Concussion Lawsuit Settlement
A federal judge preliminarily rejected a proposed $765-million concussion settlement Tuesday between the NFL and more than 4,500 retired players because of concerns the money will be insufficient over the life of the deal…
Rocket Dog Appoints VP of Sales
Rocket Dog, the maker of women’s and children’s footwear, hired Scott Weaver as its vice president of sales…
Spy Finds Licensing Partner
Spy Inc., the eyewear company known for its patent-pending Happy Lens technology, announced a licensing partnership with The J Fin Group to design, manufacture, and sell Spy products including, but not limited to, men’s and boy’s apparel, unis
Rawlings Signs Australian Sponsorship Deal
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, announced new 3-year pacts with the Australian Baseball League (ABL) and Baseball Australia, establishing Rawlings as the official baseball, batting helmet and catchers' gear Provid