Mission Unveils VaporActive Apparel Collection
The line will be supported by a multi-million-dollar national media campaign across social, digital and grassroots initiatives as well as a commercial starring company co-founder Dwyane Wade.
Skullcandy Launches Battle Of The Bands Contest
The Skullcandy StayLoud Showdown concerts will pit bands against each other in three venues: Los Angeles, Austin, TX and New York. The winner heads to the Vans Warped Tour.
Zenrez Lands $6 Million In Series A Funding
Zenrez, which offers yield management software tools for fitness studios, raised $6 million in its series A funding.
Akervall Technologies Appoints EVP Of Global Business Development
Akervall Technologies Inc. (ATI), the manufacturer of SISU Mouth Guards and SOVA Nightgrinding Mouth Guards, appointed Mark Ish as the executive vice president of global business development.
Sequential Brands Narrows Q4 Loss
Sequential Brands Group sharply narrowed its fourth quarter while showing a 44 percent hike in revenues.
Finish Line Sells JackRabbit For Nothing
As part of the sale agreement, Finish Line made a payment of $8.3 million into the JackRabbit business as part of pre-closing restructuring and must make an additional $700,000 payment to the buyer, CriticalPoint Capital, on or before September 30, 2017.
Aetrex Worldwide Acquires SOLS Systems
Founded in 2013 and based in New York, NY, SOLS’ technology improves the fit and function of footwear.
DonJoy Performance Partners With D1 Sports Training
The partnership brings together two sports performance brands rooted in sports training.
Tennis Industry Names Health & Wellness Task Force
The Task Force is chaired by Dr. Jack Groppel, who is the health and wellness advisor for the tennis industry and the co-founder of the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute.
Billabong Releases Andy Warhol Collection
The collaboration comes through Billabong LAB, a division of the company that supports artists, musicians, designers, photographers and surf icons.
Reynolds Cycling Hires Director Of Global Marketing
The manufacturer of premium carbon composite bicycle wheels selected Jonathan Reese, who joins Reynolds from outside the cycling industry.
Sport Chek Opens First Women’s-Only Store
Sport Chek opened its first women’s-only store in Calgary. Called Sport Chek Women, the 16,000-square-foot store was designed by an all-female team at the Canadian retailer.
NSGA Applauds Congress For Reintroducing PHIT Act
NSGA President & CEO Matt Carlson said. “Passing PHIT will help remove an important barrier to being active, that of cost. Active Americans are healthier, and healthier people will help reduce the crushing burden on our healthcare system.”
Luxottica Shows Modest Earnings Gain In 2016
The parent of Oakley and RayBan’s earnings in 2016 rose 5.8 percent on a 2.8 percent revenue gain.
Fox Factory Sees Double-Digit Q4 Revenue Gain
Fourth-quarter earnings rose 25.0 percent on an adjusted basis on a 16.6 percent gain in sales.
