ORCA Partners With Brett Favre
Since partnering with Brett Favre, ORCA has received its NFL license and plans to launch a line of NFL branded coolers and drinkware in December of 2017.
RYU Apparel Secures Retail Location In Brooklyn
The 2,800-square-foot space located in the Williamsburg neighborhood will be RYU’s first U.S. store.
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show In Denver Open For Registration
The first Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show in Denver, January 25-28, 2018 at the Colorado Convention Center, officially opened for registration and the exhibitor list is available.
Report: Finish Line In Merger Negotiations With Sports Direct
The Finish Line is in “direct negotiations to buy Finish Line, and an acquisition could be announced in the coming weeks,” according to a report from the New York Post.
Mueller Named Official Supplier Of The World Federation Of Athletic Training And Therapy
Mueller Sports Medicine cemented its relationship with the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy (WFATT) and is now their Official Supplier of Sports Medicine Products.
Golf Rounds Played Increase Slightly In August
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played increased 0.8 percent in August. The biggest regional gains were seen in West North Central, up 7.8 percent; South Central, 4.8 percent; and East North Central, 3.0 percent.
Wolverine World Wide Divests Department Of Defense Contract Footwear Business
Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced the sale of assets associated with its United States Department of Defense (DoD) contract business and the transfer of outstanding DoD contracts to Original Footwear. Wolverine will retain the Bates brand.
Russell Throws In The Towel On Uniforms
Kevin Reber, VP of sales, Russell Athletic, said in a letter to team dealers, “We are proud of our heritage, but to build lasting relationships with a new generation of athletes, we will need to focus our efforts and play to our strengths.”
Gatorade Settles Lawsuit Over Anti-Water Statements
Gatorade agreed not to make disparaging comments about water as part of a $300,000 settlement reached with the state of California in a dispute over false advertising.
Accell Exec To Oversee REI Private Label Development
Chris Speyer, CEO of Accell North America, will join REI as VP of private brands, effective October 30.
Johnson Outdoors Increases Quarterly Dividend
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced approval by its Board of Directors of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.010 per Class A share and $0.0909 per Class B share – an 11.1 percent increase.
Russell To Exit Team Uniforms
In a letter to team dealers, Russell Athletic said it was exiting the team uniform business to allow greater emphasis on the consumer retail market.
United By Blue Hires New Director of Marketing And E-Commerce
Schnell will be managing UBB’s digital, catalog and retail marketing to support core businesses and new brand initiatives. She most recently held the role of digital marketing manager at Anthropologie.
Nike Under Investigation In College Basketball Bribery Scandal
Nike’s grassroots basketball division, the Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL), has been served with a subpoena as part of the federal investigation into alleged corruption in college basketball, according to numerous media reports.
Asics Partners With Virgin Sport Festival
Asics signed on as the official athletic performance partner of the first-ever Virgin Sport Festival of Fitness in San Francisco.
