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.
Challenged Athletes Foundation Appoints New CEO
The Challenged Athletes Foundation announced the hire of Ken Wheatley as its new CEO.
Under Armour Eyewear Gets Exclusive with Ripken Baseball
Under Armour Eyewear entered an exclusive partnership with Ripken Baseball in a commitment to focus on young players.
Former Nike Scout Dies Base Jumping in Norway
Longtime Nike Chief Talent Scout, Michael Leming, reportedly died in a BASE jumping accident in Norway on June 26.
Brooks Running Adds NCAA Standouts to Beasts Track Club
Brooks Running Company welcomed NCAA standouts Shaquille Walker and Brannon Kidder to the Brooks Beasts Track Club as the team’s newest recruits.
Finish Line Comps Up 1.5 Percent in Fiscal First Quarter
The Finish Line Inc. reported consolidated net sales were $453.5 million, up 2.3 percent over the prior year period thanks in part to a 1.5 percent increase in comparable store sales.
FESI Renews Pact to Fight Rogue Websites
The Federation of European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) joined the European Commission, several right owners and e-commerce markets to sign an updated Memorandum of Understanding to fight rogue websites amid signs that online sales of counterfeit goods have grown dramatically.
