Stormy Kromer Partners With Duluth Pack On Capsule
The Midwest-based companies partnered to produce a capsule collection consisting of two bags, a cap and mitts.
Saks Off 5th Opens In Springfield, VA
The new two-level 30,000-square-foot location will offer a discounted selection of popular brands.

Teva And Ugg Collaborate On Hybrid Footwear
The two companies, both divisions of Deckers Brands, launched a collection that consists of two styles, a sandal and a mid-calf hybrid.

Alexander Wang Brings Adidas To Fashion Week
Directly following Alexander Wang’s New York Fashion Show runway on September 10, where he debuted a collaboration with Adidas Originals, the sportswear brand was quick to share more consumer-facing news about the partnership line via its Twitter @adidasoriginals and Tumblr adidasoriginals.tumblr.com.

Adidas Adds Eight More Players To 2016 NBA Rookie Class
In total, Adidas has signed a total of 13 players from the 2016 NBA Draft, continuing to ramp up player signings across professional leagues.

Taiwanese OEM To Debut Own Brand At Interbike
Oyama, which has been manufacturing bicycles for western brands for 50 years, will exhibit its own line at the trade show in Las Vegas.

ZEG Exits Eurobike, Expands Cologne Show
Europe’s largest buying group for independent bicycle dealers (IBDs) has pulled out of Eurobike and begun marketing its own show to non-members.

NFL Launches $100 Million Concussion Initiative
The NFL says it’s committing $60 million towards developing technology such as improved helmets and an additional $40 million over the next five years towards medical research, primarily neuroscience, as part of a new player health and safety initiative.
PHIT America And SFIA Award Go! Grants
Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) America and the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) will award 118 Go! Grants to school-based physical activity programs in 29 states throughout the U.S.
Wolverine World Wide To Expand Boot Factory
The company will invest $2 million to increase production of military footwear at its factory in Big Rapids, MI.

Bike Execs Storm Capital Hill To Support REC Act
PeopleForBikes hosted 17 female executives during a Washington D.C. lobbying blitz that urged members of Congress to support the Outdoor Recreation Economic Contributions Act.

Will Yogis Pay $1,000 For A Mat?
BallerYoga has set out to make a yoga staple a luxury item, creating a practice mat out of full-grain leather versus the standard thermoplastic elastomer, TPE, which is greener than PVC.
Duluth Holdings CEO To Cut Ribbons In Chicago
Stephanie Pugliese will travel to Chicago Thursday to cut ribbons at two Duluth Trading Company stores in the Windy City over the next two days.
Shoes for Crews Discontinues ‘Slip-Resistant’ Claims
The company voluntarily and permanently discontinued “slip-resistant” claims challenged before the National Advertising Division (NAD) by Skechers.
RECALL: 1,450 Huish Outdoors Buoyancy Control Devices
Huish Outdoors, based in Salt Lake City, recalled all its Zeagle brand Grace and Element buoyancy control devices (BCDs) because they can suddenly leak air causing a loss of floatation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.