Tough Mudder Launches First Ever “Urban Mudder” Event
Tough Mudder Inc. is launching Urban Mudder, a new event format that will bring the thrill of its popular obstacle course experience close to home for city dwellers. The first Urban Mudder event will be hosted in Manhattan on Randall's Island on July
NFL Concussion Settlement Blocked
A U.S. judge on Monday rejected a proposed settlement between the National Football League and thousands of retired players over concussions. U.S. District Judge Anita Brody is seeking further revisions that would let more retirees, or the families of de
GU Energy to Nourish Cannondale-Garmin Team
GU Energy Labs has teamed up with Slipstream Sports to serve as one of the worldwide nutrition suppliers to the UCI World Tour squad Cannondale-Garmin Pro Cycling…
New Balance Signs Britain’s Top Women’s Tennis Player
New Balance signed Heather Watson, the latest addition to New Balance’s growing team of elite tennis players…
Dorel Industries Warns Strong Dollar Will Hurt Earnings This Year
Dorel Industries Inc. stated that the surge in the value of the U.S. dollar versus the majority of the company's other operating currencies is expected to have a significant negative effect on earnings through 2015…
Steve Madden Acquires Blondo
Steve Madden has acquired the intellectual property and related assets of Blondo, a fashion-oriented footwear brand specializing in waterproof leather boots, from Regence Footwear Inc. and 3074153 Canada Inc…
Ride Snowboards Hires Marketing Manager
Ride Snowboards has appointed Carson Schubert as global marketing manager. He recently he was the brand and marketing manager at High Cascade Snowboard Camp…
POC Taps Barnes to Head North American Sales
POC, a leading manufacturer of skiing and cycling helmets, apparel and accessories, has tapped Ryan Barnes, previously a senior buyer at The Clymb, to head its North American snow sports sales force…
37.5 Appoints General Manager, Europe
37.5, the fabric specialist, appointed textile performance veteran Edouard Liffran to general manager, Europe…
Hydro Flask Donation Will Help Oregon’s Homeless
Hydro Flask has donated approximately 6,000 products that social workers and volunteers will use Thursday (Jan. 29) to provide homeless individuals with drinking water, hot coffee and warm food during a census aimed at gauging the size and needs of Oregon
Running Specialty Group Acquires Raleigh Running Outfitters
The Running Specialty Group (RSG) has acquired Raleigh Running Outfitters, marking its second acquisition of a retailer in the Triangle area since last fall…
HanesBrands Announces 33 percent Dividend Increase
HanesBrands raised its quarterly cash dividend by 33 percent and approved a 4-for-1 stock split…
Schutt Sports’ Brain Sentry Deal Narrows Options for Third-Party Sensor Brands
Schutt Sports' plans to offer Brain Sentry head impact sensors as an original equipment option on its helmets increases pressure on independent sensor companies to partner with Rawlings or Xenith or risk being shut out of the OEM market…
Waterproof Breathable Textiles Sales to Exceed $1.5B by 2020
The global waterproof breathable textiles market is expected to reach $1.73 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc…
Black Diamond Helps Avalanche Centers Launch Mobile Apps
Black Diamond Equipment has sponsored the launch of mobile apps by Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) and Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) in a bid to promote local avalanche awareness…
