Under Armour Inc. has agreed to a six-year contract with St. John's University, the New York Post reported. Nike currently sponsors the college…
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Unequal Technologies Names First Retail Dealer
Unequal Technologies has begun selling its customized, concealed sports protection through its first retail dealer. Schuylkill Valley Sports (SV Sports) will begin carrying Unequal's Head Protection Zone, a suite of supplemental head padding for athl
Shimano to Invest $36 Million in Philippines Bike Components Factory
Shimano’s subsidiary in Singapore is investing approximately $36 million to build a bicycle components factory in the Philippines to better serve the emerging market, the company announced…
New Balance Launches Made in America Campaign
New Balance Athletic has launched an ad campaign, “America is for the Makers,” that celebrates New Balance’s 75-year history of domestic manufacturing…
Nike, Inc. Plans Dramatic Shift in Senior Management Structure
Nike, Inc. announced that Charlie Denson, Nike Brand president since 2006 and a 34-year veteran of the brand, will retire in January 2014. Effective July 1, Trevor Edwards will become the new Nike Brand president. Other executive promotions include Eric S
Julbo USA Named Eyewear Sponsor of the Western States Endurance Run
Julbo USA has signed on as the official eyewear sponsor of the 2013 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run…
Jack Johnson to Headline Life is Good Festival
Life is Good announced Jack Johnson, Daryl Hall & John Oates and YO GABBA GABBA! will headline the 2013 Life is good Festival on Sept. 21-22 at Prowse Farm in Canton, Mass. More than 30,000 fundraisers are expected to come together…
Rack Room and Stride Rite Win FDRA Awards
At its annual meeting, FDRA announced its 2012 annual sales survey awards. Winners included Rack Room, Stride Rite Children’s Group and Payless ShoeSource…
Smith and Wesson to Beat Fiscal Q4 Estimates
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. said preliminary net sales for the fiscal fourth quarter ended April 30 were $179 million, an approximate increase of 38 percent over the comparable quarter last year. Preliminary GAAP net income from continuing operations is
Stride Rite Passes Million Member Mark in First-Ever Loyalty Program
Stride Rite Children's Group announced that Stride Rite Rewards, its first ever multi-channel loyalty program launched in November 2012, has achieved the Million Member milestone within six months…
Converse to Launch Simpsons Collection
Converse announced a new collaboration with The Simpsons, the cartoon series' first footwear collaboration ever…
Cudas Footwear Hires Sales Rep
Cudas Footwear announced that Andy Shapin, of JSC Inc., has joined the Cudas sales team. Shapin will oversee efforts in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan…
DSW Announces Top Eight Finalists for Charity Program
DSW Inc. is giving back to the community through its new Shoe Lovers Care Leave Your Mark platform. After reviewing almost 200 non-profit organizations which were nominated by DSW employees nationwide, the retailer has selected 8 finalists: Autism Speaks
Zero Discharge Group Releases Latest Roadmap
The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Group (ZDHC Group) released version two of a planning document setting environment goals for the global apparel and footwear industry. SDHC is led by Adidas Group, Jack Wolfskin, New Balance, Nike, Puma and other
Vans Gears Up For US Open of Surfing
Vans is ramping up for its first year as title sponsor of the Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, CA. The Vans US Open of Surfing will take place July 20-28, 2013…
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