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OBIT: James Gorman

James T. Gorman, a former University of Oregon runner during the Prefontaine days who went on the work for Nike, Adidas, Puma, Diadora and Columbia Sportswear, has passed away. According to an obituary provided by the Chesmore Funeral Home in Hopkinton, M

Fanatics Appoints CFO

Fanatics, Inc. named Lauren Cooks Levitan as its chief financial officer. She was co-founder and managing partner at Moxie Capital…

The Northwest Company Gains Exclusive with USC

The Northwest Company, a leader in the home textile industry and the number one throw manufacturer in the United States, formed a multi-year agreement with the University of Southern California which gives the company exclusive rights to manufacture and d

Kelty Patners with GetOutfitted to Offer Rental Gear Nationwide

​Kelty is partnering with GetOutfitted to ship rental gear for camping and backpacking directly to consumers’ doorsteps in a move aimed squarely at younger consumers who often list the cost of new gear as a major obstacle to participating in t

Nike Signs Unprecedented NBA Deal

Nike Inc. signed an eight-year merchandising and marketing partnership with the National Basketball Association that will make Nike the official oncourt apparel provider beginning with the 2017-18 NBA season…

DJO Global Launches DonJoy Performance

DJO Global, Inc., a leading global provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, launched its first consumer product line, DonJoy Performance. In tandem with the brand and product line launches, the

Vans Reveals Custom Culture Winner

Vans named Carlsbad High School of Carlsbad, CA as the grand-prize winner of the sixth annual Vans Custom Culture design competition…

GoPro and Vail Resorts Ink Marketing Pact

GoPro Inc. and Vail Resorts have renewed a three-year partnership that establishes GoPro as the official camera of Vail Resorts. The deal provides for placement of the GoPro brand and products in retail stores, marketing collateral, sponsorships and…

Pelican Appoints Jeff Diamond as Director of Product Management

Pelican Products, a leading manufacturer of high-performance protective case solutions and advanced portable lighting systems, has appointed sporting goods industry expert Jeff Diamond as director of product management – Consumer/Outdoor and Travel Goods