PowerBilt Sold By Hillerich & Bradsby
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. has sold PowerBilt, the golf equipment and accessories brand, to Powerbilt Holdings LLC, a joint venture between Hilco Streambank and CEO of One Step Up Apparel.

Virgin Sport Launches Sports Festivals
Virgin Sport is launching four festivals of sport in the U.K. and U.S.

President Trump Signs Order To Withdraw From Trans-Pacific Partnership
On his fourth day in office, President Trump signed an executive order formally withdrawing the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal. Fulfilling a campaign pledge, the Republican had said the trade deal would have damaged U.S. manufacturing.

Blink Fitness Expands To Philadelphia
The value-based fitness club plans to reach 300 locations in the next five years through corporate-owned expansion as well as franchise growth.

NikeLab Collaborates With Jun Takahashi On Winter Boot
The Nike x Undercover SFB Jungle Dunk balances the designer’s aesthetic with winter-ready design features and the basketball, skateboarding and street heritage of the shoe.
FDRA Expresses Disappointment In U.S. Withdrawal From TPP
The FDRA called the the U.S. Withdrawal from TPP a “significant lost opportunity for American footwear consumers and businesses.”

Honey Stinger Signs On As USA Nordic Nutrition Sponsor
The manufacturer of honey-based products will supply nutrition for the U.S. Ski Jumping and U.S. Nordic Combined Teams.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Joins Geico Bassmaster Classic As Presenting Sponsor
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced an expanded partnership with B.A.S.S., as the retailer became the presenting sponsor of the Geico Bassmaster Classic through 2019.

Confluence Outdoor Names New GM Of Boardworks
Rogue SUP Founder Rick Karr will now oversee and manage all aspects of the Boardworks business.
ASA Responds To U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Tackle Restriction
American Sportfishing Association VP of Government Affairs Scott Gudes issued a statement of behalf of the industry.
Seirus Innovation Partners With 686 Technical Apparel
The 686 Winter 2017 glove and mitt collection was designed in collaboration with the manufacturer of cold-weather accessories and technologies.
Champs Sports Releases Exclusive Timberland Boot With DJ Khaled
Champs Sports unveiled its exclusive Secure the Bag Timberland boot in a collaboration with Grammy-nominated artist DJ Khaled.
Burlington Stores Announces Promotions
Jennifer Vecchio, Marc Katz and Fred Hand will all take on new roles beginning on January 30, 2017
Neff Headwear Partners With Mad Engine
Neff Headwear LLC and Mad Engine Inc. announced the signing of a manufacturing and sale license agreement between the two companies.

New Era Opens Design Lab Store At Los Angeles’ Staples Center
At the 3,160-square-foot store, fans are able to shop New Era headwear collections as well as sneaker hook-ups, accessories and 5th & Ocean apparel.