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New Balance Affiliate, PE Firm Acquire Rockport
Berkshire Partners LLC and the investment arm of New Balance acquired The Rockport Company (TRC) from the Adidas Group and will combine it with the Cobb Hill, Aravon and Dunham brands to form The Rockport Group…
Amer Sports Adds Queenax to Precor Fitness Line
Amer Sports has acquired Queenax and will integrate the maker of “functional fitness training systems” into its Precor line of traditional strength, cardio and networked fitness offerings…
Damian Lillard and Jimmy Kimmel Star in Foot Locker Commercial
Foot Locker, Inc. and Adidas Originals unveiled, “The Bobby Butter Story,” a new spot featuring NBA stars Damian Lillard and Andrew Wiggins, alongside late-night host and comedian, Jimmy Kimmel…
Report: Michael Jordan Loses China Trademark Suit
A Beijing court dismissed a trademark case brought by Michael Jordan against a company using a similar name and logo to his Nike-produced brand, a report said…
Amer Sports Cuts Q2 Loss by Nearly Half
Amer Sports reported sales, excluding Louisville Slugger, increased 7 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms in the second quarter ended June 30 thanks to strong growth in the Americas and Asia Pacific, Footwear and a surge in Winter Sports Equipment sal
Verde Brand Hires Outdoor Veteran Christina Erb LoVullo
Verde Brand Communications, a full-service, integrated public relations, marketing and consulting agency, announced the addition of veteran outdoor industry professional Christina Erb LoVullo…
TJX Cos. Acquires Australian Off-Price Retailer
The TJX Companies, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Trade Secret, an off-price retailer that operates 35 stores in Australia…
Mountain Khakis to Offer Fair Trade Certified Collections
Mountain Khakis will offer Fair Trade Certified apparel beginning with its Spring 2016 collections…
Converse Unveils Chuck Taylor All Star II
Converse Inc. unveiled its new Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II with a global launch in its hometown of Boston. On Thurs, July 23, guests gathered at the Cruiseport, a World War I era warehouse in South Boston…
Cabela’s Q2 Miss Overshadows Turn in Gun Sales
Cabela’s Inc. reported comparable stores sales grew in the United States for the first time in a year, thanks in part to a mid-single-digit increase in gun sales that may signal…
Adidas Introduces Adigirl Collection
Adidas unveiled Adigirl collection, a new apparel line designed specifically for the teen athlete…
Nike CEO Earns Retention Stock Award
Nike Inc. CEO Mark Parker could earn up to $30 million over the next five years if the company hits certain financial targets…
Adidas to Open Originals Store in Lower Manhattan
Adidas will open one of its “Originals” boutiques across more than 5,200 square feet on two leased floors of 115 Spring Street, realtor SL Green said in a media release
Champion Athleticwear Launches Champion Life Fall Collection
Champion Athleticwear has launched the Champion Life fall collection that updates many of the brand's classic offerings…
Rocky Brands Sees Q2 Earnings Jump 30 Percent
Rocky Brands Inc. reported second-quarter net sales were $68.6 million, slightly down from $68.8 million in the second quarter of 2014. Net income reached $2.0 million, or 26 cents per share, compared to…
