Denimandjeans to Hold First Vietnamese Trade Show
Denimsandjeans.com will kick off its maiden invitation-only trade show in Vietnam next month to showcase the country’s rapidly expanding denim and sportswear supply chain.
Swiftwick Ups B2B Commitment With Dealer Shipping Program
Swiftwick, a leading athletic performance sock company, launched a Free Shipping Program for its specialty retailers.
Ride 2 Rebel Fitness Concept Brings Workout to Bus Commute
1Rebel, a luxury fitness studio concept in London released its plans for a new workout called Ride 2 Rebel that blends a daily commute with time in the cycling saddle.
Blink Fitness Appoints VP of Operations
Blink Fitness, a chain of gyms located in New Jersey and New York, appointed David Collignon as Vice President of Operations. For the past three years, Collignon has served as Vice President of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement for Equinox Holdings, which includes Equinox, PURE Yoga, SoulCycle and Blink Fitness. In addition to Collignon’s knowledge of […]
Skechers Performance LA Marathon Partners with Venice Marathon
The Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon and Venice Marathon joined together for a strategic partnership designed to highlight the Sketchers running events on an international scale.
GracedByGrit Forms Retail Partnership with The Bay Club
Women’s athletic apparel company GracedByGrit formed a retail partnership with The Bay Club Company, a modernized country club network with more than 20 locations in California.
Anti-counterfeiting Group Backs Away From Plan to Admit Alibaba
The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition backed off plans to create a new membership category to admit Alibaba and has hired a firm to investigate its own corporate governance procedures under intense pressure from some of its members.
NSGA: New Overtime Rule to Greatly Effect Sporting Goods Industry
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) issued a reminder for its members to be aware of a significant new rule unveiled by the Obama Administration through the Department of Labor (DOL).
Tennis Industry Association Partners with Sports Club Advisors of Chicago
The Tennis Industry Association (TIA) entered a strategic partnership with Sports Club Advisors (SCA) of Chicago in the areas of strategic management and financial advisory services for tennis clubs and facilities.
Nike Strikes Major Deals With Barcelona and Chelsea
Nike reportedly to close to securing major deals with FC Barcelona and FC Chelsea, according to reports. The signings will make Barcelona the most lucrative global football contract, surpassing Manchester United.
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Liquidators Prevail at Sports Authority Auction
Liquidators won the right to conduct going-out-of-business sales at Sports Authority stores in the absence of acceptable offers from investors interested in operating the bankrupt retail chain a going concern.
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Denver Broncos Seek to Block Sale of Sports Authority’s Sponsorship Deal
The Denver Broncos are seeking to prevent Sports Authority from selling the Mile High Stadium naming rights and team sponsorship deal as part of its bankruptcy reorganization.
Adidas Partners with Pensole on Design Expedition
Pensole Footwear Design Academy and Adidas announced the launch of a hands-on, four-week, intensive footwear design master class.
Olympia Sports Unlocks 223rd Retail Store
Olympia Sports opened its 223rd location at Nelson’s Corner Shopping Center- its fifth in the state of New Jersey.