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Reebok Partners with Les Mills
Reebok and fitness programmer, Les Mills, have announced a new partnership. To mark their alliance, a short film – ‘Revolution’ – which celebrates the evolution of studio fitness, is being released…
Roland Auschel Appointed to the Executive Board of Adidas AG
The Supervisory Board of Adidas AG appointed Roland Auschel to the executive board of Adidas AG, effective October 1. Roland Auschel, currently chief sales officer multichannel markets, will assume responsibility for global sales on a board level. In addi
SIA Snow Show Early Bird Hotel Rates Expire Sept. 29
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) has opened online registration for retailers, exhibitors, reps, media and industry professionals planning to attend the 2014 SIA Snow Show. Early Bird rates as low as $119 are available for hotel rooms in Denver until S
PGA TOUR Superstore Announces Grant to The First Tee of East Lake
PGA TOUR Superstore, based in Atlanta, has announced a $10,000 grant to The First Tee of East Lake to deliver educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf…
NSSF Statement on Colorado Recall Elections
The National Shooting Sports Foundation issued the following statement after the successful recall elections last week of State Senate President John Morse and State Sen. Angela Giron
Cat Footwear Signs Alexi Panos and Tennille Amor as Earthmovers
Cat Footwear announced the latest additions to their Earthmovers Campaign: Alexi Panos and Tennille Amor, the co-founders of E.P.I.C., a non-profit organization standing for “Everyday People Initiating Change.”..
Tern Completes $4.3 Million Investment Round
Tern, the folding bike brand based in Taipei, Taiwan, announced that it has closed a US$4.3 million round of investment from private investors. The funds will be used to accelerate global expansion as well as to ramp up investments in product development.
Pendleton Woolen Mills Hires Meriwether Group
Pendleton Woolen Mills has hired Meriwether Group, a brand consulting firm and advisor. Meriwether is expected to explore new paths for growth for Pendleton within the U.S. and beyond, while preserving its celebrated American spirit and commitment to Oreg
EMS Announces Grand Opening Of Lynnfield, MA Store
Eastern Mountain Sports will host a grand opening of its Lynnfield, MA store on Sept. 27-29, located in the new MarketStreet Lynnfield Plaza off Exit 43 of 128/I-95. The 8,900-square-foot store will feature…
Patagonia Adds Worn Wear Sections to Four Stores
Patagonia Inc. has expanded its sale of used Patagonia clothing from a trial in its Porland, OR store to full- blown “Worn Wear” sections within its stores in Portland, Seattle; Palo Alto and Chicago (Lincoln Park)…
Russell Brands Launches ‘Russell’ Collection at Walmart
Russell Brands, LLC, announced that its new performance men's collection, Russell, will launch at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com. The Russell line includes 50 performance items for men including tops such as fleece hoodies, bott
Study: US Childhood Obesity Rate Declining
Exercise and dietary habits of U.S. kids and teenagers seems to have improved over the past decade, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. The study found that from 2001-2002 to 2009-2010, the average number of days per week being physically
Investor Consortium Recruits CEO for Billabong
Oaktree Capital Management and Centerbridge Partners have recruited a senior surf industry executive to run Billabong International should the struggling Australian company accept its turnaround offer, according to a report in the Australian publication F
Austin Canoe and Kayak Leases 30,000-s.f. to Consolidate Operations
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) has leased a new 30,000-square-foot warehouse to consolidate its two warehouses and all support functions. The transition is set to begin in October and be completed in time for the holiday season.
Newton Running Restructures Sales Team
Newton Running is restructuring its sales team to support the brand’s ambitious growth plans in the running specialty sector. Tom Curran, who began working for Newton as a regional account manager in 2008, has been named director of sales, Specialty
