Fleet Feet Acquires Metro Run and Walk
Fleet Feet, Incorporated announced the purchase of Metro Run and Walk in Mishawaka, IN, which is adjacent to South Bend. The formal acquisition is the 123rd store for the company. The company also said it will open six new franchises in May and June in th
47 Brand Chooses Centerstone Technologies as B2B E-commerce Vendor
47 Brand, a premium global sports lifestyle company, and CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an international developer of Web-based B2B e-commerce software, are collaborating on opening up 47 Brand for business 24 x 7…
NCAA and Pentagon Launch Landmark Concussion Research
The NCAA and the U.S. Department of Defense are embarking on a landmark $30 million initiative to enhance the safety of student-athletes and service members. Researchers will enroll an estimated 37,000 male and female NCAA student-athletes over the three
PSE Recalls Specific Crossbows
PSE is recalling 2,800 crossbows because they may fire without the trigger being pulled…
L.L. Bean to Open First Vermont Store
L.L. Bean is scheduled to open its first-ever store in Vermont at Burlington Town Center in October of 2014 with a 3-day celebration…
Vans Launches New Website
Vans has launched a fully redesigned Vans.com with the digital agency Huge so that it works smoothly across multiple devices and is relevant to both core customers and those new to the brand…
Gander Mountain Coming to El Paso
Gander Mountain is expanding its network of outdoor specialty stores with a new location in El Paso, TX, set to open in the spring of 2015…
Author Gary Ferguson Headlining The Conversation Alliance Breakfast
Author and college lecturer Gary Ferguson will address the impact wild places have had on the American character as the featured speaker at The Conservation Alliance breakfast at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2014…
Deger Joins Walther Arms
Walther Arms, Inc. announces the addition of Everett Deger to the position of Marketing Director…
SFIA Opens Call for 2014 Future Industry Leaders Scholarship Program
Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) Future Industry Leaders Scholarship Program…
Thermacell Partners With Backbone Media
Thermacell Partners With Backbone Media to Promote Mosquito Repellent Products…
Mizuno Launches Running App
Mizuno is converting ''miles into money'' by donating $1 for every mile run up to 100,000 miles by runners who download and run with Mizuno’s mobile “baton” app at www.ifeverybodyran.com. The program is the next phase
New Balance Signs World Class Triathlete
New Balance announced the signing of their latest Team New Balance triathlete, reigning Ironman World Champion and Kona record holder Mirinda Carfrae. Carfrae joins reigning Ironman 70.3 World Champion Sebastian Kienle and reigning ITU World Champion…
Antigua Extends Endorsement Agreement with Stacy Lewis
The Antigua Group, Inc. announced that Stacy Lewis, world number two in the Rolex Rankings, will represent Antigua on the LPGA Tour for three additional years through 2017…
Cablz Names New VP of Sales
Cablz eyewear retention has hired industry veteran Walt Bailey to a newly created position as its VP of sales…
