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Antitrust Case Over NFL Hats Close to Decision
The National Football League may have violated antitrust laws in giving Reebok an exclusive hat deal, a federal judge ruled, on remand from the U.S. Supreme Court, according to Courthouse News Service…
Bipartisan Legislation Preserves, Protects America’s Outdoor Traditions
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is asking firearm owners and sportsmen to reach out to their senators and urge them to support the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act…
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…
Mizuno Running Launches First-Ever Broadcast Commercial
Mizuno Running is supporting its “What if Everybody Ran?” campaign with its first-ever broadcast commercial. The spots are part of a $2 million advertising campaign and scheduled to air on April 21 in Boston and nationally on ESPN around the B
ZEMgear Launches Kickstarter Campaign
ZEMgear, the colorful, minimalist footwear line based in Miami, has launched a Kickstarter campaign at www.ZEMgear.com/kickstarter…
Greats Raises $1.5 Million in Seed Funding Round
Greats, a mens sneaker brand founded last year by footwear industry veterans Ryan Babenzien and Jon Buscemi, has raised $1.5 million in an oversubscribed seed round led by Resolute Ventures. Other participants included High Peaks Venture Partners, Mark Ge
Steve Madden Launches New Interactive E-Commerce Website
Steve Madden announced the launch of its new interactive, technology driven website integrating social sharing, editorial commerce, and targeting to offer its customers a speedier and superior shopping experience…
Dick’s SG Plans Grand Openings
Dick's Sporting Goods announced grand opening celebrations for stores in Tampa, FL; Lawton, OK; and Alabaster, AL…
Adidas Extends Deal with Damian Lillard
Adidas has extended its endorsement deal with star Portland Trail Blazers guard, Damian Lillard…
March Retail Sales Expand
Warmer spring weather spurred continued consumer spending and activity this March. According to the National Retail Federation, March retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, increased 0.8 percent adjusted month-to-month and
Ex-NFL Linebacker Sues Nike over Lights Out Apparel Line
Former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman is suing Nike for trademark infringement and unfair competition over its Lights Out apparel line, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in San Diego. According to a press release, the former San Diego Ch
Stanley Names Former REI Brand Manager to VP Position
Kelly Kraus, former director of private brand management at REI, has been hired as vice president for Stanley, the 100-year-old beverage container brand. She will be responsible for overseeing key functions including…
NRF to Create Site for Retailers to Monitor Cyber Security Threats
The National Retail Federation is moving forward with the creation of a program that will provide retailers access to information on cybersecurity threats identified by retailers, government and law enforcement agencies and partners in the financial servi
European Cargo Bike Advocates See Big Growth
Cargo bikes are emerging as the next hot market for bicycling vendors, at least in Europe, according to comments made at Saturday's European Cycle Logistics Conference in Nijmegen, Netherlands…
NICA Selects Alabama and Virginia for High School MTB League Expansion
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) will expand its high school mountain biking league to Alabama and Virginia in 2014, bringing the number of new leagues added this year to three, and the NICA league network to 13…
