Fox River Mills Sold To Private Equity Firm
The 116-year-old hosiery mill in Iowa will become a division of LongWater Opportunities’ Standard Merchandising Company. The new private equity owner focuses its investments in American manufacturing.
Nike’s Self-Lacing Sneakers To Cost $720
Nike said the HyperAdapt 1.0, its hyped self-lacing models inspired by the 1985 movie “Back to the Future Part II,” will carry a retail price of $720.
Sherpa Adventure Gear Partners With Locally
The partnership provides Sherpa’s new website with an online-to-offline shopping platform.
Industry Urges Support Of Paris Climate Agreement
Nike, The North Face, Vans, Patagonia, K2 Sports and Clif Bar were among more than 300 businesses across industries signing a letter urging president-elect Donald Trump and other world leaders to remain committed to the Paris agreement on climate change.
Converse Exec Joins Fox Sports
Terri Hines, formerly vice president, global communications for Converse, has joined Fox Sports as its executive vice president of communications.
Adidas By Stella McCartney Reveals 2017 Line On ‘Triathlon’ Runway
“We wanted to meet the needs of the multifaceted and fitness-focused women of today, no matter what their choice of exercise,” said McCartney.
U.S. Youth Mostly Fail Physical Activity Report Card
Only 21.6 percent of children ages 6-19 meet U.S. physical activity guidelines.
Hazard 4 Names PR Agency Of Record
The tactical gear manufacturer selected Gray Loon Marketing Group, effective immediately.
Jordan Brand #TBTs To Space Jam With New Collection
As a throwback to the 1996 film Space Jam, Nike’s Jordan Brand will release a new collection that honors the movie’s 20th anniversary, along with a globally integrated campaign to introduce the movie to a new audience.
Shooter’s Choice Partners With Outtech
The alliance encompasses market-wide representation and provides integration in the sales programs and marketing of the brand.
NRA Joins SASP As Founding Partner
Founding partners help the Scholastic Action Shooting Program organize matches, demos and shows to promote youth involvement in the shooting sports.
CycleBar Plans January 2017 Opening In Littleton, CO
CycleBar, a premium indoor cycling franchise, will open its first Littleton, CO studio on January 23, 2017, marking its fourth location in the state.
GNC’s Nutra Issues Recall On Women’s Supplement
Nutra Manufacturing Inc. issued a nationwide voluntary recall of one lot of GNC Women’s Ultra Mega Time Release dietary supplement product sold in 180-count containers.
Jonas Fitness Appoints Chief Product Owner
Rick Jones’ role will include leadership of the flagship software product, Compete.
Cascade And Maverik Back Three New NCAA Lacrosse Programs
The United States Air Force Academy, Jacksonville University and the University of Richmond will exclusively wear Cascade and Maverik equipment for the upcoming 2017 season.
