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Coolcore Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Grabber and Implus
Coolcore today filed suit against Grabber and Perfect Fitness, a division of Implus, in the United States District Court of New Hampshire. The lawsuit alleges Grabber and Perfect Fitness infringe upon Coolcore’s 'process of making a fabric'
Craft Sportswear North America Hires New Category Sales Manager
Craft Sportswear North America hired Katie Gould Swenson as its sales & marketing manager for Craft base layers & nordic skiing. As part of this newly created position, Swenson will be responsible for…
J.C. Penney Denies Report Of Credit Woes
J.C. Penney issued a statement Thursday denying a report of challenges gaining funding to support merchandise delivery. On Wednesday, the New York Post said CIT Group, the largest factoring firm, “abruptly” ceased financing deliveries to the d
Li Ning Suspends Contract with Jamaican Sprinter
Li Ning has suspended its deal with Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell after revelations earlier this week that the Jamaican runner along with five other athletes tested positive for banned substances earlier this year…
LaCrosse Footwear’s President Exits
Robert Sasaki, who was appointed president of LaCrosse Footwear, Inc., in May, has left the company…
Under Armour Partners with DC Comics on Fitness Apparel
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, with DC Entertainment, has partnered with Under Armour, Inc., to empower athletes and unleash their alter egos. Inspired by the popular DC Comics Super Heroes like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and more, the Under Armour A
RECALL: 2,300 LED Lanterns Sold Exclusively by REI
Industrial Revolution of Tukwila, WA has recalled about 2,300 LED lanterns sold exclusively by REI because the wall charger plug can fail during normal use and pose a fire hazard…
Karma Athletics Closes $1.5 Million Private Placement Financing
Karma Athletics Ltd., a Canadian-based maker of fashion inspired yoga and fitness apparel, announced the closing of a $1.5 million private placement financing…
Sportsman’s Warehouse Opens Distribution Center in Salt Lake City
Sportsman's Warehouse has moved into a new distribution center to support continued company growth. The new center, located at 1630 South 5070 West in Salt Lake City, offers 507,000 square feet of warehouse space compared to the previous center'
Skins Compression Clothing Expands Team in Northern California
Skins Compression, the maker of gradient compression sportswear, announced that experienced sales representative, Conor Fournier, has joined the sportswear brand. In the past six months, Skins has rapidly grown the brand by putting an increased focus on
Under Armour Showcased on Outdoor Channel
A brand new half-hour TV series, titled “Under Armour Presents Ridge Reaper,” is launching on Outdoor Channel. The show features seasoned hunter Jason Carter and the Under Armour team – comprised of Under Armour executives Kip Fulks, Koby Fulks, and Brya
Raleigh Offers $10,000 Sponsorship Deal to Promote Cyclocross
Raleigh, which has beefed up its marketing in the United States since being acquired by Accell Group last year, will provide a single season sponsorship package worth more than $10,000 to the highest placed rider without a sponsorship contract at the Rale
BSN Sports Partners with the LeBron James Family Foundation
The LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) announced a new partnership with BSN Sports. As part of the partnership, BSN Sports will be the sole creator and distributor of all official LJFF-branded apparel including team jackets and T-shirts. BSN will also
Unifi Amends Senior Secured Credit Facility
Unifi Inc., a major supplier of polyester fibers used to make many brands of sporting goods apparel, said amendments to a $150 million senior credit facility will give it more liquidity and flexibility…
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
