Bass Pro Shops Stores Host Special Firearms Training Events
Bass Pro Shops stores across the country will host Set Your Sights events April 25-27, 2014…
Michael Bloomberg to Spend $50 Million on Gun Control Group
Former New York mayor and gun control advocate Michael Bloomberg announced that he will spend $50 million to promote gun control efforts. Bloomberg told The New York Times that he plans on spending $50 million to build a “grass-roots network”
Timberland Appoints VP, Sales, EMEA
Timberland announced the appointment of Mariano Alonso to VP, sales, Timberland EMEA. Alonso will report into Timo Schmidt-Eisenhart, president Timberland EMEA…
Sportsman’s Warehouse Shares Open Below Original IPO Rice Target
Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. shares began trading in the $9.50 to $10 range Thursday, or below the $11 to $13 range underwriters had initially sought. The Utah-based outdoor retailer said it expects to raise approximately $70.3 million from a
47 Brand Launches New Global Platform and Creative Campaign
’47 Brand, the sports lifestyle apparel and headwear brand, announced the launch of “Let Your You Out” – its new global brand platform and creative campaign…
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…
