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SealSkinz Launches U.S. Subsidiary
SealSkinz Ltd., a U.K.-based manufacturer specializing in fully waterproof, windproof and breathable hand, foot and head accessories, has launched a North American subsidiary, SealSkinz Inc., to bring their line of waterproof, windproof and breathable glo
Town Sports International Adds Fitcorp Private Fitness Division
Town Sports International, the owner and operator of of fitness clubs in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, launched its new Fitcorp Private Fitness Division designed to manage private fitness centers for both large and small companies…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Launches Digital Training Platform for Athletes
Dick's Sporting Goods launched a digital training platform with sports training provider, IMG Academy, to help athletes maximize performance beginning “Day One” of each new season…
Julbo USA Named Eyewear Sponsor of the Western States Endurance Run
Julbo USA has signed on as the official eyewear sponsor of the 2013 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run…
Fleet Feet Sports Forms Franchise Partnership with Off ‘n Running
Fleet Feet, Incorporated, the nation’s leading franchisor of running specialty stores, announced a franchise partnership with John Dewey today, owner of Off ‘n Running stores in Greensboro and High Point, North Carolina. This is the first part
Warrior Football Signs Blackpool Soccer Star
Warrior Football announced the signing of England Under-21 international and Blackpool winger Thomas Ince in conjunction with unveiling its new control boot, Gambler…
NSGA: Team Sports Participation Rates Mixed
According to the National Sporting Goods Association's latest Sports Participation report, participation lagged in basketball, baseball, ice hockey and soccer in 2012, while it increased in lacrosse, softball and volleyball. The largest drop in team
Adidas Tops Apparel Category in Green Survey
In Interbrand's annual ranking of the 50 Best Global Green Brands, Adidas came in first in the apparel category, landing at 15. Second was Nike (#31), H&M (#42), and ZARA (#48)…
Johnson Outdoors Hires Jetboil Brand Manager
Jetboil, which was acquired by Johnson Outdoors in 2012, has hired Ken Avery as its brand manager. A former pro mountain biker, Avery has 12 years of product development experience, including stints with two bicycle tire manufacturers…
Five Ten Accepting Applications for 2013 Youth Core Awards
Five Ten is now taking applications for the 2013 Core Awards in Climbing. The Five Ten Core Award is designed to support young athletes who embrace adventure and push their personal limits. This series focuses on aspiring young climbers…
Jarden Places $250 Million in Convertible Notes
Jarden Corporation sold $250 million in aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated convertible notes due 2019 in a private offering to a syndicate of investors headed by Barclays Capital Inc. and J.P. Morgan LLC…
Nike+ Accelerator Program Holds First Demo Day
Nike, Inc. on Tuesday hosted the first of two demo days for its Nike+ Accelerator program powered by TechStars. In front of an audience of more than 700 – including angel investors, venture capitalists, influential industry leaders and Nike executives – t
Dick’s SG Expanding Headquarters
Dick's Sporting Goods is expanding near Pittsburgh International Airport, leasing 73 acres at Northfield Commerce Park, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. As part of the new lease deal, Dick's has committed to constructing a 180,000-squa
Summit Hut Announces New Oro Valley Location
Tucson, AZ-outdoor retailer Summit Hut announced the planned opening of a new Oro Valley location…
Cabela’s Announces Plans for Stores in Lubbock, TX and Berlin, MA
Cabela’s Inc. announced plans to open stores in Lubbock, TX and Berlin, MA. The Lubbock store, along with a store set to open in Cheektowaga, NY, is scheduled to open in 2014. The Berlin location is expected to open in 2015…
