Sports Authority announced the grand opening of its two newest locations in San Juan, PR and Carolina, PR this past Saturday, Apr. 5…
Category: Sports/Fitness
Settlement in Mitchell Modell Spy Case
A lawsuit by Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. accusing Mitchell Modell, CEO of Modell's Sporting Goods, of pretending to be an executive with the Dick's Sporting Goods chain to gain access to confidential business information has been quietly set
Branches Appoints Jack Wisse National Sales Manager
Branches, LLC, the maker of canoe, kayak and stand-up paddles, appointed Jake Wisse to the position of national sales manager for its paddlesports products…
Take Me Fishing Hooks Walt Disney World Resort
TakeMeFishing.org connects children and families with nature through its sponsorship of the Fun Educational Fishing and Boating Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort. – In today's age where getting kids outside to exercise and enjoy nature can be more challenging than ever, Take Me Fishing™ and Walt Disney World Resort are making it easier for […]
Medical Community Supports the PHIT America Mission
Some of the world’s leading doctors have stepped up to proclaim that physical inactivity is the leading health issue for the 21st Century. As a result, it’s absolutely necessary that all Americans must understand and appreciate the value of a
ClubCrown Expands Brand Ambassador Program
After recently establishing its Brand Ambassador Program to promote and sell its crown graphic technology on golf clubheads, ClubCrown by Vive has announced that they are quickly filling territory slots…
OBIT: Shoe Carnival’s Mark Lemond
Former CEO and President of Shoe Carnival Mark Lemond has died. Lemond worked at the company for 25 years, before he retired in 2012…
Wilson Develops Basketball Training App
Wilson announced a strategic partnership with SportIQ to develop the next generation of connected products to help athletes play their best. These sensor-enabled products deliver data to smartphone or tablet for analysis and gamification, with the first r
The Jones Group Shareholders Approve Merger With Sycamore Partners
The Jones Group Inc. announced that, at today's special meeting, The Jones Group shareholders overwhelmingly voted to approve the agreement pursuant to which affiliates of Sycamore Partners will acquire The Jones Group for $15.00 per share in cash…
Freedom Group Sustained Firearms and Ammo Sales Growth in 2013
The Freedom Group reported net income grew eight fold on a 36.1 percent increase in sales in 2013, as demand for its firearms and ammunition brands remained strong. Sales of Firearms increased 34.3 percent, Ammunition 31.6 percent and sales of the Mountai
Running USA: Half-Marathon Races Growth Slows
Since 2003, per Running USA State of the Sport Reports, the half-marathon has been the fastest growing standard distance in the United States with a 12.5 percent annual finisher growth rate, and moreover, from 2006-12, the number of 13.1 mile finishers gr
Specialized Deploys Social Media Platform to Select Dealers
Specialized Bicycle Components launched a version of the popular bicycle-specific social media site Strava to select retailers in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia that enables them to create a community unique to their store…
Arctic Ice Now Available HomeDepot.com
Arctic Ice, a manufacturer of thermally regulating cooler panels, announces its partnership with The HomeDepot.com to bring their product offerings to their nationwide customer base…
NYPD Shuts Down Massive Nike Foamposite Sneakers Crowd
A Soho store, Supreme, cancelled the sale of the new Nike Air Foamposite 1 out of concern for public safety, after an estimated 800 people lined up outside the store Wednesday night. By 7:30 p.m., the police shut the street down and dispersed the crowd…
NOAA Fisheries Commits to Develop a National Recreational Fishing Policy
An announcement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that NOAA Fisheries will develop a national recreational fishing policy was greeted enthusiastically by sportfishing and boating leaders…
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