Antitrust Case Over NFL Hats Close to Decision
The National Football League may have violated antitrust laws in giving Reebok an exclusive hat deal, a federal judge ruled, on remand from the U.S. Supreme Court, according to Courthouse News Service…
Field and Stream Features Woman on Cover for the First Time in; 30 Years
Field & Stream’s 2014 May “What’s Next” issue features hunting celebrity and TV host Eva Shockey on the cover…
Asics to Open First Chicago Store
Asics is opening its first stand-alone full-price store in Chicago. With three others opened over the last year, the location will represent Asics' fifth full-price store in the U.S…
Mizuno Running Launches First-Ever Broadcast Commercial
Mizuno Running is supporting its “What if Everybody Ran?” campaign with its first-ever broadcast commercial. The spots are part of a $2 million advertising campaign and scheduled to air on April 21 in Boston and nationally on ESPN around the B
Mountain Hardwear Sponsors Access Fund Conservation Team
The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that works to keep areas open for rock climbing, announced that Mountain Hardwear has signed on as a supporting sponsor of the Access Fund’s traveling Conservation Team…
ZEMgear Launches Kickstarter Campaign
ZEMgear, the colorful, minimalist footwear line based in Miami, has launched a Kickstarter campaign at www.ZEMgear.com/kickstarter…
Polartec Supports Boston One Fund
Polartec is supporting the Boston One Fund, a non-profit launched to help those most affected by the Boston Marathon bombings last year. Polartec, based just outside of Boston, has outfittted 50 Boston One Fund runners…
Greats Raises $1.5 Million in Seed Funding Round
Greats, a mens sneaker brand founded last year by footwear industry veterans Ryan Babenzien and Jon Buscemi, has raised $1.5 million in an oversubscribed seed round led by Resolute Ventures. Other participants included High Peaks Venture Partners, Mark Ge
Dansko Launches “Word of Foot” Blog
Dansko has unveiled its company blog “Word of Foot,” offering a new and meaningful way for consumers to connect with the Dansko brand…
Damian Lillard Stars in Foot Locker Commercial
Foot Locker's newest commercial titled “No Rings,” features Adidas basketball star Damian Lillard and pokes fun in a tongue-and-cheek manner at ringless sports legends Barry Sanders, LaDainian Tomlinson, Chris Webber and Karl Malone…
Team Express Acquires Brett Brothers Baseball
Team Express has acquired Brett Brothers Baseball, the Spokane Valley, WA-based baseball bat manufacturer. Team Express has secured the worldwide rights to the Brett brand and will expand the line with new products and increased distribution…
Hillsound Welcomes Mountain Trail Runner to Ambassador Team
Hillsound, a producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters welcomed John Tribbia to its roster of athletes. Tribbia is a prominent Utah-based mountain trail runner…
Dick’s SG Plans Grand Openings
Dick's Sporting Goods announced grand opening celebrations for stores in Tampa, FL; Lawton, OK; and Alabaster, AL…
March Retail Sales Expand
Warmer spring weather spurred continued consumer spending and activity this March. According to the National Retail Federation, March retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, increased 0.8 percent adjusted month-to-month and
Ex-NFL Linebacker Sues Nike over Lights Out Apparel Line
Former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman is suing Nike for trademark infringement and unfair competition over its Lights Out apparel line, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in San Diego. According to a press release, the former San Diego Ch
