GNC Super Bowl Ad Nixed Due To Banned Substances
About 3 percent of the company’s products contain two substances banned by the NFL.
Dick’s To Open Second New York City Store
Dick’s Sporting Goods is planning to open a new location in Forest Hills in March.
Finish Line Partners With Adidas On Exclusive Release
Alongside the shoe release, Finish Line has teamed up with Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman for exclusive content.
Shawne Merriman Sues Under Armour For Trademark Infringement
Former NFL star and current businessman Shawne Merriman and his company, Lights Out Holdings, LLC, sued Under Armour for trademark infringement over the use of the “Lights Out” name.
Luke’s Locker Looks To Rebound In Bankruptcy Court
The company plans to reorganize in the near term around three locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Company president Matt Lucas vowed to reestablish the Luke’s Locker franchise to support the North Texas running community.
Nike And Brooks Pace Luke’s Locker’s Unsecured Creditors List
Brooks, Nike, Asics and Saucony were among those left with the largest unpaid bills in the bankruptcy case of Luke’s Locker.
Luke’s Locker Lands In Bankruptcy Court
Luke’s Locker, the run specialty chain based in Plano, TX, has filed for bankruptcy, blaming heightened online competition. The filing comes less than a week after it closed five of its eight stores.
Puma Signs Seven New Jamaica Athletes
All seven will compete in the upcoming World Championships in London, which will also include Usain Bolt.
Titans of Mavericks Files For Bankruptcy
The surfing event organizer and lifestyle brand is seeking a buyer.
Flywheel Sports Appoints Gatorade Exec As New CEO
The new head of the indoor cycling brand served as global president of Gatorade, where she led the business through a repositioning and business turnaround.
Aquahydrate Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Ericka Pittman comes to Aquahydrate from Combs Enterprises, where she served as the vice president of the chairman’s office.
Golf Rounds Tumble In December
Golf rounds played were down 11.5 percent in December with the biggest declines coming from East North Central, Mid-Atlantic, New England and West North Central.
NHL Expanding Learn To Play Program League-Wide
The initiative provides kids between the ages of 4 and 8 free head-to-toe equipment, age-appropriate instruction and certified coaching, led by NHL alumni.
New Balance And John Hancock Partner Around Residences
New Balance and John Hancock Financial have joined together to develop The Residences at Boston Landing, a 17-story, 295-unit luxury apartment high-rise currently under construction near the New Balance global headquarters.
Riddell Sued Over Football Injuries
A group of former collegiate football players sued Riddell Inc. for making false claims about the safety of its helmets.
