Under Armour Rallies Bryce Harper, Cam Newton in Upcoming Campaign
Under Armour unveiled its newest global marketing campaign, driven by the tagline, “It Comes From Below,” with sports featuring Bryce Harper and Cam Newton.
Future Leaks New Reebok Footwear Partnership
Reebok’s upcoming footwear partnership with rapper Future was leaked by the artist Sunday July 10 in an Instagram post from his personal account.
Nike Enlists Kevin Durant in Commitment to Growing Basketball in China
Nike Basketball and new Golden State Warriors player star Kevin Durant will begin a weeklong tour of Greater China, where the basketball star will hold clinics with local kids, make surprise visits and share new insights into Nike Basketball innovations.
Dick’s SG Renews with PGA Tour Champions
PGA Tour Champions and Dick’s Sporting Goods announced a three-year title sponsorship renewal of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open through 2019.
Bogs Hires Former Keen Sales Director
Bogs Footwear recently announced the hiring of Kevin Kious as vice president of sales.
Sports Authority Reaches Settlement Over Consignment Vendor Claims
Sports Authority has reached a deal that will allow it to sell pre-bankruptcy goods bought on consignment as part of its ongoing liquidation efforts.
Total Hockey Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Seeks Sale
Total Hockey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in St. Louis. The 32-store chain, founded in 1999, is seeking a sale of the company.
Spate Of Small Deals May Mark End Of M&A Boom
A spate of small acquisitions in recent weeks could mark the last gasps, rather than a resurgence, of a four-year boom in mergers and acquisitions in the global sporting goods industry, according to one investment banker.
Total Hockey Seeks Sale In Bankruptcy Court
Total Hockey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition and is looking for a buyer.
Bravo Sports Acquires Sector 9 from Billabong
Bravo Sports Corp., a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group, has acquired the Sector 9 skateboard brand from Billabong International.
Sports Direct Reports Disappointing Fiscal Year Results
Sports Direct International plc, which pulled its bid for hundreds of Sports Authority stores last month, reported margins flatlined at its sporting goods retailing segment in the fiscal year ended April 24 as sales slowed in the back half of the year.
Sports Authority Settles Consignment Vendor Claims
Sports Authority reached an agreement that will allow it to sell pre-bankruptcy goods bought on consignment as part of its ongoing liquidation efforts.
Mammut Names New CEO
Oliver Pabst has been named to replace Rolf Schmid as the CEO of Switzerland’s Mammut Sports Group by the board of directors of Conzzeta AG.
Safe Reflections Secures Color Reflective Patent
Safe Reflections received a new U.S. patent for its Brilliant Color Reflective line of colorized reflective materials, already being used for certain New Balance products.
