Foot Locker to Donate Shoes
Foot Locker on Oct. 6 will give away 5,000 pairs of new shoes to the Fred Jordan Mission for L.A.'s Neediest Children…
Nike and and POINT 3 Basketball Settle Lawsuit
Nike Inc. and POINT 3 Basketball, LLC announced that they reached a mutually agreeable business resolution of a litigation that had been pending. The suit involved whether Nike's new Air Jordan shoes endorsed by Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade infri
Fila Launches Body Toning Collection Ad Campaign
Fila USA unveiled the Fall 2011 Body Toning Collection ad campaign, which features six real women from across the United States wearing the expanded fitness apparel line. This fall campaign launches the second year of Fila's national marketing and ad
McNett Promotes Mathias to VP of Sales
McNett, the outdoor industry manufacturer of Gear Aid gear care and repair products, Aquamira water treatment technologies and the Outgo personal care brand, promoted Liz Mathias to vice president of sales…
Xtep Becomes Apparel Sponsor for Hong Kong Marathon 2012
Xtep International Holdings Limited announced that the company has been appointed the apparel partner of Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2012. This is the first time in 16 years that the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon has introduced a Mainlan
Surf Expo Producer GLM Acquired By Providence Equity
George Little Management (GLM), which produces 15 trade shows and other events including Surf Expo, announced the completion of its acquisition by Providence Equity Partners…
Rossignol Adds New Nordic Division Manager
The Rossignol Group has hired Ryan Green as its Nordic division manager for the U.S. market…
Brooks to Throw PureProject Launch Parties
To celebrate the launch for the Brooks PureProject collection, 40 specialty running retailers from across the country will host launch parties on Oct. 1. These parties will roll out the red carpet for Brooks PureProject on its first day at retail, and inc
SylvanSport LLC Alleges Chinese Factory Ripped Off Its IP
North Carolina-based SylvanSport LLC has learned that Wuyi Tiandi Motion Apparatus Co., Ltd. (TDR MOTO), a manufacturing company operating out of Zhejiang, China has begun manufacturing and selling counterfeit versions of the popular SylvanSport GO…
Otrovox Partners with Smith Optics to Promote Safety
Ortovox, the maker of avalanche beacons, has partnered with Smith Sport Optics to promote avalanche safety. Ortovox will be the Official Avalanche Safety Equipment Supplier for the Prospecting Idaho backcountry playground…
Patagonia Opens Flagship Store in London
Patagonia's first London store opened it's doors last week in Covent Garden. The 4,300 sq ft of retail space will be a showcase for the full Patagonia offering from core alpine and ski/snowboard products, to its footwear collection…
PVH Corp. Announces Licensing Agreement for Van Heusen Slippers
PVH Corp. and Ashko Group LLC have entered into a licensing agreement under which Ashko Group will market and distribute men's and boys' slippers under PVH's Van Heusen brand…
Adidas Basketball Launches New Derrick Rose Campaign
Adidas unveiled its marketing campaign to promote Derrick Rose's new signature basketball shoe, the adiZero Rose 2. “The Bull” is a 60-second spot that celebrates one of basketball's most exciting players and showcases his athleticism, fearlessn
New Balance Featured in Mike Lupica’s Book
Number-one New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica's latest book “The Underdogs” features New Balance helping a young football player, achieve his dream by sponsoring his team's season with footwear, uniforms and equipment…
Hurley Names Egeck As New CEO
Michael Egeck, the former president of The North Face and VF's Outdoor Coalition, was named CEO of Hurley International LLC. Egeck, who also served as general manager at Columbia Sportswear, will start Oct. 3 and report directly to Roger Wyett, presi
