Speedo Partners with Red Cross
Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp., and the American Red Cross announced a new, multi-year agreement that will see Speedo USA serve as the exclusive licensee of the American Red Cross in the Begin to Swim category. Beginning in 2015, select Speedo produ
Ebay CEO Joins Nike’s Board
Nike, Inc. appointed John Donahoe to the company’s board of directors…
Fanatics.com: U.S. Soccer Sales Already Top 2010 World Cup
More U.S. soccer apparel sold on Fanatics.com in the first five days of the 2014 World Cup than during the entire 2010 event, according Fanatics Inc…
Gildan Activewear Enters Women’s Hosiery Market
Gildan Activewear Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Doris Inc., a marketer and manufacturer of branded sheer hosiery, legwear and shapewear products to retailers in Canada and the United States. The initi
Missouri River Race Attracts Record 620 Paddlers
A record 620 paddlers have registered to compete in the Missouri American Water Missouri River 340 (MR340) river race, which kicks off at 7 am July 8…
The 2014 World Basketball Festival Comes to Chicago in August
Returning for its third year, Nike, Jordan Brand and USA Basketball will host the World Basketball Festival in Chicago, August 13-17…
HandM to Broaden Footwear Range
H&M announced a larger shoe range for men, women, teenagers and children, which will be available in the fall in nine countries and online shops…
Vivobarefoot Joins National Shoe Retailer and United Shoe Retailers Associations
Vivobarefoot announced its alignment with the National Shoe Retailer Association (NSRA) and the United Shoe Retailer Association (USRA)…
RECALL: Reebok Goalie Throat Collars
Reebok is recalling its TCPRE Senior and Junior Goalie Throat Collars due to the risk that a skate blade could penetrate the collar, posing a laceration hazard to the throat…
Samsonite to Acquire Gregory Mountain Products
Samsonite International S.A. has agreed to acquire Gregory Mountain Products from Black Diamond, Inc. for $85.0 million in cash to be financed by Samsonite’s internal resources as well as its revolving credit facility. The acquisition provides a per
Charles River Apparel Announces Addition to Sales Team
Charles River Apparel, a manufacturer of outerwear and performance apparel, has added two outside sales representatives to handle growing accounts on the West Coast and Mid-Atlantic states…
NiteRider Promotes Jacoway, Hires New VP of Sales
NiteRider Technical Lighting has promoted Robin Jacoway, formerly its director of sales and marketing, to the position of executive vice president and hired Jim Boisdenghien as vice president of sales…
Garmin Partners with MyFitnessPal
Garmin has partnered with MyFitnessPal so users of Garmin’s smart watch and fitness trackers can coordinate their diet and fitness regimens more easily…
Adidas’ David Baxter Exits
David Baxter, VP, head of sport performance and sports licensed division at Adidas America, has decided to leave the company and pursue other interests, according to an internal memo from the company…
NICA Thanks Bike Industry For Helping Land Grant From Dick’s SG Foundation
Dick’s Sporting Good Foundation has awarded a $158,000 grant to the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) after the organization raised $75,000 in matching funds from the bicycle industry…
