Delta Apparel Added to Russell 2000 Index
Delta Apparel Inc. has been added to the Russell 2000 Index. The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market.
Modell’s and Sports Direct Fail To Make Sports Authority Bid
Modell’s Sporting Goods and Sports Direct International missed the deadline to make a bid for Sports Authority’s leases. Dick’s Sporting Goods reportedly put in a bid to acquire 17 leases.
Toyota Backs Yakima’s Road Warrior Program
Yakima Products Inc. has partnered with Toyota to present its Road Warrior Program, which provides dealer training during more than 75 cycling, outdoor and automotive consumer events across North America.
Intova CEO Defends Race to Alaska Title
Intova CEO Graeme Esarey is defending his title as 2015 winner of the Race to Alaska (R2AK) beginning today, when 65 teams began competing in what’s billed as the longest human and wind-powered boat race in North America.
Bicycle Suppliers Endorse New Mechanics Association
The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association endorsed the Professional Bicycle Mechanics Association, which has been formed to represent professional bicycle mechanics.
MassBike Asks D.A. to File Manslaughter Charge in Death of Cyclist
MassBike, which represents bicyclists in Massachusetts, is urging prosecutors to pursue vehicular manslaughter charges against two drivers involved in the death of a cyclist last week.
Nike Drops Lawsuit Against Olympic Contender
Nike dropped its lawsuit against Boris Berian, , a top contender for the U.S. Olympic Team in the 800 meters, with the move coming just a week before the start of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials.
United by Blue Opens Manhattan Store
United By Blue held grand opening celebrations for its first brand store in New York City June 24.
Skullcandy Receives Unsolicited Offer
Skullcandy, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKUL) disclosed Friday that it received an unsolicited proposal from Mill Road Capital to acquire all its outstanding shares, just one day after entering an agreement to be acquired by Incipio LLC.
Skechers Applauds Ruling Converse Trademark Dispute
Skechers USA Inc. said that with the International Trade Commission (ITC) finding that Converse’s registered and common law trademarks in the Chuck Taylor midsole design are invalid, Skechers’ Twinkle Toes and BOBS shoes would not infringe Converse’s claimed trademarks
New Balance Responds to Converse Trademark Ruling
New Balance responded to the International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling that Converse’s registered and common law trademarks in the Chuck Taylor midsole design was invalid.
Keen’s Live Monumental Campaign Hits NYC
Keen will be in New York City June 28-29th to continue its campaign efforts and showcase its Live Monumental documentary film as part of the national Wild & Scenic film festival at the IFC Center in Greenwich Village on Wed. June 29
Converse Awarded Partial Victory in International Trade Dispute
Converse was awarded a partial victory in the Chuck Taylor trademark battle case filed before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The commission only upheld trademark protection for the outsole, or bottom of the shoe.
New Balance Opens Flagship in Boston Landing
New Balance announced the opening of its first U.S. global flagship Store at Boston Landing.
SFIA’s Start-Up Challenge Closes Applications
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announces the close of applications and release of judges for its 2016 SFIA Start-Up Challenge. Throughout the past two months, 55 up-and-coming companies.
