Valencell Raises $7 Million+ in Series C Round
Valencell secured $7 million in fresh capital in a Series C financing. The Raleigh, NC company will use the funds to further develop, market and supply its PerformTek-powered biometric sensors to sports and fitness, consumer electronics and healthcare bra
Bowtech Selects New Senior VP
Bowtech Archery announces the appointment of Scott Henrikson as senior vice president of sales and marketing…
NSGA Urges Members To Push For Resolution To West Coast Port Contract Negotiations
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) is urging its members to contact lawmakers, and leaders of the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), to push for a resolution to the West Coast port co
New Officers Elected by Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute
At its annual meeting June 19 in Providence, RI, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute elected a new chairman and vice-chairman…
Dick’s SG Sets Openings for Clermont, FL and Seabrook, NH
Dick's Sporting Goods set three-day opening celebrations for new stores in Clermont, FL and Seabrook, NH. Both grand openings will take place from Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29…
Spring Team Dealer Market Has Largest Show to Date
The ninth annual Team Dealer Market was held on June 9-11 at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. The show was the largest spring Team Dealer Market to date with over 200 in attendance representing over 50 sporting goods stores…
Therapearl Acquired by Performance Health
Performance Health, which manufactures and markets rehabilitation and wellness products, has acquired Maryland-based Therapearl, LLC, which sells its hot and cold therapy products through Dick’s Sporting Goods as well as…
Zyvex Technologies Acquired
Zyvex Technologies, which has spearheaded the use of graphene in the sporting goods industry, has been acquired in a deal its said will greatly accelerate the adoption of the 'wonder material' for consumer products…
Cycling Brands Launch Auction to Raise Money for Spinalis
POC and fellow cycling brands Cervélo, fi´zi:k, 3T, HED, Shimano, and TRP are accepting bids on four one-of-a-kind Cervélo road bikes valued at roughly $20,000 as part of a fundraiser for Spinalis, a charitable foundation that supports research and treatm
Clif Bar Joins PeopleForBikes National Movement
Clif Bar has formally joined the national non-profit PeopleForBikes as a continuation of its long-standing commitment to bicycle advocacy…
Yurbuds Acquired by Harman International
Harman International Industries, Incorporated has acquired Yurbuds LLC, the St. Louis-based company that develops in-the-ear and behind-the-ear headphones that are ergonomically and functionally designed specifically for athletes. Terms of the transactio
Thule Signs on as Platinum Sponsor of Outsiders Ball
Thule has signed on as platinum level sponsor of the 2014 Outdoor Foundation’s Outsiders Ball, which has emerged as the outdoor industry's premier fundraising event for grassroots projects that engage American youth in outdoor actviities…
SIG SAUER Partners with Big Rock Sports for Distribution
SIG SAUER announced the appointment of Big Rock Sports, expanding the SIG SAUER distribution network for its firearms and accessories lines…
Fake Sporting Goods Intercepted Ahead of 2014 World Cup
Thousands of counterfeit sporting goods were intercepted during an international enforcement operation in the run up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, with the active participation of customs administrations from seven Latin American countries. Coordi
New Officers Elected by SAAMI
At its annual meeting June 19 in Providence, Rhode Island, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI) elected a new chairman and vice-chairman.,,
