Shoes For Crews, a leader in slip-resistant footwear, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by CCMP Capital Advisors LLC. The company’s founders, the Smith family, will rollover a portion of their equity as part of the transaction..
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Pricey Franc Prompts Cuts at Mammut
Mammut Sports Group AG eliminated 25 sales jobs at its corporate headquarters in Switzerland and will outsourcing rope manufacturing in a bid to cut costs amid declining sales and margin pressures created by adverse currency effects…
USATF to Share More Revenue With Athletes
USATF (U.S.A. Track & Field) designed a formula to distribute an extra $9 million in cash to top athletes and also took steps to clarify language in a much-debated form that runner Nick Symmonds refused to sign before this year’s world championships
Academy Sports Turns to Outsider for CEO
Academy Sports + Outdoors selected James Kevin (J.K.) Symancyk, formerly president of Meijer Inc., as its next president and CEO to lead the next phase of its growth…
Skateboarding, Climbing, Baseball Make Short List for 2020 Olympics
The Tokyo organizing committee recommended five additional sports – baseball/softball, surfing, skateboarding, karate and climbing – for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Bowling, squash and wushu failed to make the cut from among eight finalists…
The North Face Launches First Global Campaign
The North Face, the first brand in VF Corp.'s portfolio to reach $2 billion in annual revenue, unveiled its first global campaign last week in a bid to bolster its brand in 10 markets spanning five continents…
Injinji Adds Marketing and Product Coordinators
Injinji, innovator of the patented five-toe-sleeve performance toesock for runners and fitness enthusiasts, announced two new additions to its marketing and product teams…
ShoeBuy Appoints Bob Mullaney as COO and President
ShoeBuy announced that footwear industry executive Bob Mullaney has joined the company’s senior management team as chief operating officer and president. Most recently, he served as President, Americas for Rockport…
Foot Locker and Asics Announce Film Contest Finalists
Foot Locker, Inc. and Asics America Corporation revealed the top five contenders in their “Real Lives. Real Runners.” campaign, which launched in June and invited aspiring filmmakers to create short films ahead of the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon…
Endura to Outfit Cervélo-Bigla Pro Cycling Team
Scottish cycling apparel and accessories brand Endura announced it will be the new clothing sponsor for the Cervélo-Bigla Pro Women's Cycling Team…
Under Armour Extends Auburn Deal
Under Armour Inc. has extended its sponsorship deal with Auburn University through June 2025…
Phil Knight Talks to USA Today
Nike's founder Phil Knight, in his first interview since revealing his retirement plans in April, talked to USA Today about the past but also about competitive threats from Under Armour and Adidas…
Farm to Feet Honored by Martha Stewart
Farm to Feet has been named a finalist in the 2015 Martha Stewart American Made Awards in the style category, which qualifies the company for the Audience Choice Award…
Lost International Outsources Manufacturing
Lost International has outsourced manufacturing, sourcing and financing through a strategic licensing agreement with a group led by Nick Agakanian, a prominent…
Field and Stream Set Grand Opening for North Carolina Store
Field & Stream will be opening its third store in North Carolina and seventeenth store nationwide on Thursday, Oct. 8 in Asheville…
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