Blue Point Capital Recapitalizes Ortholite
Blue Point Capital Partners announced April 17 the recapitalization of OrthoLite, a leading supplier of comfort insoles and related shoe components to more than 130 of the world’s leading branded footwear companies…
Surftech Appoints CEO
Surftech named Chris Dunn as its new CEO. Dunn was formerly CEO of SUP ATX, a maker of racing paddleboards…
Chaco Signs on as Platinum Sponsor of Outsiders Ball
Chaco has signed on as a platinum level partner of the Outdoor Foundation’s Outsiders Ball, which raised nearly $400,000 on the even or Outdoor Retailer Summer Market last year for programs that inspire a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts, champ
Shoe Carnival Announces National Advertising Collaboration With Lifetime’s Devious Maids
Shoe Carnival, Inc. announced its collaboration with Lifetime’s Devious Maids to further promote the company’s first national, integrated advertising campaign. The advertising campaign coincides with the season two premiere of the hit series D
GoMotion Hires National Sales Manager
GoMotion, manufacturer of wearable lighting systems for runners, walkers and hikers, hired Vince Morse as its national sales manager. Morse, a running industry veteran, comes to GoMotion with over a decade…
TomTom to Use Mio Technology in Sport Watch
TomTom has become the second company after Adidas to license Mio Global’s patented heart rate technology in a sport watch…
Finish Line Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 8 cents per share of outstanding common stock…
Contour Selects Verde Brand Communications as Partner
Contour, LLC has appointed Verde Brand Communications to provide public relations and other services as it prepared to enter the point-of-view cameras market…
Bass Pro Shops Stores Host Special Firearms Training Events
Bass Pro Shops stores across the country will host Set Your Sights events April 25-27, 2014…
Bass Pro Shops to Open in Upstate South Carolina
Bass Pro Shops disclosed plans to open a new store in Spartanburg County, S.C.. The store, which will be the company's third in South Carolina, will be located between Greenville and Spartanburg on Interstate 85 at…
47 Brand Launches New Global Platform and Creative Campaign
’47 Brand, the sports lifestyle apparel and headwear brand, announced the launch of “Let Your You Out” – its new global brand platform and creative campaign…
DSW Buys 44 Percent Stake in Canada’s Town Shoes
DSW Inc. and Town Shoes Limited announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby DSW Inc. will purchase for cash approximately 44 percent interest in Town Shoes, the largest footwear and accessories retailer in Canada, for Canadi
Asics to Open First Chicago Store
Asics is opening its first stand-alone full-price store in Chicago. With three others opened over the last year, the location will represent Asics' fifth full-price store in the U.S…
Fleet Feet Partners with Marathon Sports Run/Walk
Fleet Feet, Incorporated announced that John Long will convert his Minneapolis-based Marathon Sports Run/Walk store to a Fleet Feet Sports franchise. Long is a veteran running store owner and industry leader. This will allow Long to tap into the resourc
Bauer Completes Acquisition of Easton Baseball Business
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. completed the acquisition of the Easton Baseball/Softball business from Easton-Bell Sports…
