Pro Nine Sports Acquired by Private Investor
Pro Nine Sports, Inc., a wholesaler of high-performance baseball and softball sporting goods including balls, helmets, catcher's gear, bats, and field equipment, was acquired by a private investor…
Modell’s to Open Store in Shirley, Long Island
Modell’s Sporting Goods, celebrating its 125 year anniversary, will hold a grand opening for its newest location at 1019 Montauk Highway in Shirley, Long Island, bringing their total to 157 storefronts…
Nike Brings Out Stars to Showcase Women’s Push
Nike Inc. brought out 27 of its top athletes to New York City to showcase a breadth of performance and lifestyle products as well as digital services as the company continues to accelerate growth within its women’s business…
OIA Appoints Eagle Creek Founder Steve Barker Interim Executive Director
The Outdoor Industry Association board of directors appointed Steve Barker, founder and former owner of Eagle Creek, as interim executive director for the organization, effective immediately. As interim executive director, Steve will provide a stable and
Lululemon Partners with Dalai Lama Center
Lululemon Athletica Inc., synonymous in some quarters with the “corporatization of yoga,” got a powerful, albeit implicit endorsement Wednesday from none other than the Dalai Lama. In a presentation following an address by His Holiness at a heart and mind
PaddleExpo Reports Higher Attendance
Stand-up paddling remained the hottest category at PaddleExpo 2014, which drew more exhibitors, brands and buyers from more countries to Nuremberg Exhibition Hall in Germany last month, according to Horst Fürsattel…
Crocs Names New Execs for Americas, China, Supply Chain and Global Transformation
Crocs Inc. appointed Bob Munroe to general manager of Crocs Americas; Greg Sullivan to the new role of senior vice president of global business transformation; Scott Yuan to general manager of Greater China; and Michelle Poole to senior vice president of
Responsible Down Standard Gains Wide Adoption
Textile Exchange announced that H&M, Eddie Bauer, The North Face, Marmot, Mammut, Helly Hansen, Outdoor Research, DownLinens, Down & Feather Co. and other leading international fashion, bedding and outdoor brands have adopted its Responsible Down Standard
Dick’s SG Announces Grand Opening in Wentzville, MO
Dick's Sporting Goods will be opening its 14th store in Missouri and 597th store nationwide on Friday, October 31st at Wentzville Crossing (1866 Wentzville Parkway)…
PGA Tour Superstore to Open Store in North Scottsdale
PGA Tour Superstore announced the Oct. 25 grand opening of its 20th retail store, which is located at 7000 East Mayo Blvd in North Scottsdale…
New Balance Partners with Bareburger in NYC Marathon Promotion
New Balance is teaming up with select Bareburger locations throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens to celebrate runners flocking to the city with complimentary burger cards. New Balance will also unveil a Fresh Foam Zante NYC shoe truck to celebrate the
Adidas to Open Trail Blazers Shop
Adidas will open a retail shop inside the Moda Center in Portland, OR, selling Trail Blazers fan merchandise, according to the Oregonian…
BH Bikes Names Head of Tech Services
BH Bikes USA has hired Chris Lombardo as head of tech services for its BH and Easy Motion electric bikes in the United States…
Stio Secures Lease for Chicago Store
Stio, a mountain apparel brand that only sells direct-to-consumers, has secured a lease to open its next Stio Mountain Studio in Chicago’s flourishing Bucktown neighborhood…
Golfsmith Opens First Vegas Location
Coming off a successful soft launch in new Downtown Summerlin, Golfsmith International officially brought to market its first location in Las Vegas. The latest addition to the Golfsmith brand boasts a 23,000 square-foot store…
