Lane Bryant Launches Activewear Line
Lane Bryant, the nation's leading women's plus size apparel retailer, debuted the brand's new lifestyle-inspired collection, Livi Active…
OBIT: OutDoor Show Co-Founder Knut Jaeger
Knut Jaeger, who helped establish the OutDoor Friedrichshafen and Outdoor Asia trade shows, died from heart failure Jan. 30 shortly after attending the rival ISPO Beijing show…
Sports Specialists Ltd. Elects Board Officers
Sports Specialists Ltd.'s board of directors elected Marsha Mather of Laacke & Joys in Wisconsin as its chairwoman, marking the first time it has elected a female to the position in its 44-year history…
Fox Factory to Create Automotive Center of Excellence in California
Fox Factory Holding Corp. plans to create an Automotive Ride Dynamics Center of Excellence at its El Cajon, CA facility using a California Competes Tax Credit awarded in January…
G3 Names 2015 Marketing Partners
G3, which manufactures backcountry skis, splitboards, bindings and ski accessories, has partnered for 2015 with guide associations, lodge operations, events and snow safety organizations that are committed to helping people enjoy backcountry mountain expe
Adidas Sees Record Results in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Adidas Group reported its combined sales in Germany, Austria and Switzerland hit the €1 billion mark for the first time in 2014…
Norway’s Active Brands Locating NA HQ in Denver
Active Brands AS of Norway is opening its North American headquarters in Denver, according to a report by the Denver Business Journal…
Ecco Golf Signs Agreement with LPGA Tour Player Na Yeon Choi
Ecco signed LPGA Tour star Na Yeon Choi, who wore Ecco's award-winning BIOM Hybrid model en route to winning the Coates Golf Championship…
Zoot Sports Completes Squadra Acquisition
Zoot Sports completed its previously announced acquisition of Squadra, a designer and manufacturer of custom racing, cycling and triathlon apparel based in Carlsbad, CA…
Iconix Acquires Pony in North America
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. has acquired the North American rights to the athletic brand Pony and related intangible assets in partnership with Anthony L&S Athletic…
Brown Shoe Appoints New CFO
Brown Shoe Company named Kenneth Hannah to replace Russ Hammer as senior vice president and chief financial officer effective Feb. 16. Hannah was most recently CFO at J.C. Penney. No reason was given for the exit of Hammer, who joined the company in May 2
Iconix To Acquire Strawberry Shortcake Brand
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Strawberry Shortcake brand and related intangible assets from American Greetings for $105 million in cash…
Nike Introduces First CrossFit Shoe
Nike introduced what many consider its first shoe aimed at CrossFit athletes. The Nike MetCon 1 is designed to “support workouts through the highest levels of competition,” including activities such as weight lifting, rope climbing as well as running, cut
Kohl’s Stores to Provide Packet Pickup for The Color Run
Kohl’s Department Stores will provide packet pick-up for The Color Run at more than 100 of its stores as part of its new emphasis on active lifestyle brands such…
Bend, OR Picked to Host 2016-17 Cross Country Nationals
USA Track and Field announced this week that Bend, Oregon has been chosen as the host city for the 2016 and 2017 USATF Cross Country Championships…
