Report: Nike Close to NBA Deal
Nike is near a deal to replace Adidas as the uniform provider for the NBA, according to a report in The SportsBusiness Journal. In early March, Adidas said it would not extend its deal as the official apparel sponsor of the NBA after the 2016-17 season,
Walls Outdoor Goods Partners with DuPont Kevlar
Walls Outdoor Goods has partnered with Kevlar to develop a new line of outdoor workwear…
Gander Mountain Coming To Snellville, GA
Gander Mountain will open its newest Georgia location in Snellville this fall…
Nike Launches Largest Women’s Campaign
Declaring it the brand’s “largest initiative to support and motivate a women’s athletic journey,” Nike launched a new campaign, #betterforit, headlined by a series of short films debuting on April 12. The campaign is designed to &#
Sen. Ayotte and US Rep. Polis Honored for Supporting Outdoor Industry
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) presented Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representative Jared Polis (D, CO – 2nd) with their 2015 Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award for their leadership on industry issues and for their support of legislation that pr
Cabela’s Appoints James Wright to Board
Cabela’s Inc. appointed James F. Wright to its board of directors…
Marucci Sports Hires Chuck Schupp as Head of Big League Player Relations
Marucci Sports announced that bat industry icon, Chuck Schupp, has joined its team as head of big league player relations after 35 years at Louisville Slugger…
Pou Sheng Issues Positive Warning Alert
Pou Sheng International (Holdings) Limited, which is the largest distributor of international branded athletic apparel and footwear in the People's Republic of China, warned investors Wednesday that it is likely to report better than expected results
Smith and Wesson Hikes Q4 Guidance
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation said it is updating expectations for its fourth quarter and full 2015 fiscal year, which will end Apr. 30. The company indicated that orders throughout its fiscal fourth quarter have been stronger than originally anticip
Versa Capital Finalizes Acquisition of Wet Seal
Versa Capital Management, LLC, the parent of Bob’s Stores, Eastern Mountain Sports and Sport Chalet, said one of its affiliates has completed the previously announced acquisition of the business of The Wet Seal, Inc., young women’s fashion ch
Saks Names New Chief Merchant
Saks Fifth Avenue appointed Tracy Margolies as chief merchant, Saks Fifth Avenue…
Colt Defense Launches Restructuring Transaction
Colt Defense LLC, the firearms maker, has commenced an exchange offer for its 8.75 percent senior notes due 2017 and related guarantees…
Two Ten Footwear Foundation Supports One Boston Day
Two Ten Footwear Foundation, the national charitable foundation serving the footwear industry, participated in a volunteer effort in support of One Boston Day held on Wednesday…
Dick’s SG Sets 2017 Growth Targets
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. anticipates diluted earnings per share and sales will grow at a capitalized annual growth rate of approximately 12-to-16 percent and 8-to-10 percent respectively over the next three years, the retailer said…
RSG Enters Exclusive Agreement with Mobile Training Platform
The Running Specialty Group (RSG), an operating segment of The Finish Line, Inc., announced a strategic agreement with Pear Sports, a mobile fitness and training content platform, for the launch of its RSG training channel, available now at run.com…
