Report: Adidas Displaces Nike at University of Miami Hurricanes
Adidas has displaced Nike as the apparel and merchandise licensee and uniform provider for the Miami Hurricanes, according to two South Florida newspapers. Citing anonymous sources, the Sun-Sentinel and Palm Beach Post reported Monday that the University
Under Armour Parnters with HTC to Build Out Fitness Ecosystem
Under Armour Inc. announced a strategic partnership with HTC Tuesday that calls for the maker of smart phones to design a series of products that work seamlessly with UA Record, a web site and app collection it launched at CES that will expand the Under A
Under Armour Launches UA Record
Under Armour unveiled UA Record, the latest addition to its comprehensive health and fitness network, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Members can invite up to 20 friends within their network to compete in customized health and fitness chall
CEA: Fitness Wearables Expected to Reach $1.8B in 2015
Led by the popularity of activity tracking devices, health and fitness devices are projected to lead unit sales among all wearables in 2015 with a projected 20 million units. Revenue is expected to surpass $1.8 billion in 2015, according to the Consumer E
Orvis to Open Fly Fishing School in Jackson Hole
Orvis is partnering with a private club and residential community and local fly fishing school to open Orvis Fly Fishing School – Jackson Hole; its first such school in the state of Wyoming…
Russell Athletic Presents Fight Like Dylan Award
Russell Brands, LLC announced Shoreham-Wading River High School as the recipient of the fourth annual “Fight Like Dylan Award,” which honors the courageous life of Dylan Rebeor, a high school football player who lost his battle with cancer an
Dunham’s Signs Lease for Store in Massillon, OH
Dunham's Sports has signed a 50,500 square foot lease at Massillon Commons in Massillon, OH, according to Retail Properties of America, Inc…
NSGA Supports Federal Mediator to Help West Coast Ports Contract Dispute
NSGA applauded the arrival of a federal mediator to help the stalled contract talks between West Coast dockworkers and their employers…
Coach to Acquire Stuart Weitzman
Coach, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to acquire Stuart Weitzman Holdings LLC, a leading designer and manufacturer of women's luxury footwear. The transaction will complement Coach’s current le
Upbeat Outlook for 2015: Execs Speak Out
With the economy improving and a health & wellness trend providing a boost for most categories, 2014 appeared to have turned out to be a solid to strong campaign for most companies in the sporting goods industry. What's up for 2015? Sports Executive
SMS Audio Signs Rob Gronkowski as Brand Ambassador
SMS Audio, LLC, an audio headphone and accessories brand from Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, announced that NFL player, Rob Gronkowski, joined SMS Audio as a global brand ambassador…
EORA Awards Grants to Six Non-Profits
Eastern Outdoor Reps Association (EORA) awarded $4,500 in grants to six youth-based nonprofit organizations through its Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program…
Confluence Acquires Boardworks
Confluence Outdoor made a big – albeit expected – splash in the paddlesports industry Monday by announcing it had acquired SUP and surf board maker Boardworks of Carlsbad, CA. In addition to manufacturing and distributing boards and accessories under its
EB Sport Group Launches Relay Fitness Tracker
EB Sport Group launched the Relay, the newest fitness tracker from their WeGo product line. The Relay blends the features of a 24/7 activity tracker with that of a smart watch…
Mizuno Hires VP, Product Management, Running Division
Mizuno USA appointed Mark Sheehan as vice president – product management, running division. Sheehan will report to Dick Lyons, Senior VP/GM – product divisions. Nike, Puma, Reebok and K-Swiss. Most recently, Sheehan was President of his own firm, Materia
