Mission Athletecare Partners with Dwyane Wade on Launch
Mission Athletecare has partnered with Dwyane Wade on the launch of Mission Court Grip, designed to enhance traction and combat the negative effects of dusty, worn-out courts…
Greg Norman Parent Acquires Dunning Golf
Tharanco Lifestyles LLC, the parent of Greg Norman sportswear, announced an agreement has been reached by the company to acquire Dunning Golf. Ralph Dunning will maintain a partnership in the new entity and will continue to design the collection for the c
Everlast Launches Breast Cancer Research Campaign
Everlast Worldwide, Inc is extending its efforts to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research through a multi-tier marketing program that offers consumers a variety of ways to get involved and join the fight against the devastating disease. Cha
Foot Locker to Donate Shoes
Foot Locker on Oct. 6 will give away 5,000 pairs of new shoes to the Fred Jordan Mission for L.A.'s Neediest Children…
Nike and and POINT 3 Basketball Settle Lawsuit
Nike Inc. and POINT 3 Basketball, LLC announced that they reached a mutually agreeable business resolution of a litigation that had been pending. The suit involved whether Nike's new Air Jordan shoes endorsed by Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade infri
Fila Launches Body Toning Collection Ad Campaign
Fila USA unveiled the Fall 2011 Body Toning Collection ad campaign, which features six real women from across the United States wearing the expanded fitness apparel line. This fall campaign launches the second year of Fila's national marketing and ad
JC Penney taps Target exec as its President
J. C. Penney Company Inc. announced that Michael R. Francis has been named president of the company. Francis, most recently a senior executive at Target Corporation, will report to incoming Penney Chief Executive Officer Ron Johnson…
Rossignol Adds New Nordic Division Manager
The Rossignol Group has hired Ryan Green as its Nordic division manager for the U.S. market…
C4 Waterman Secures Production in Asia
C4 Waterman, Inc. has completed negotiations to have all its SUP models manufactured at a new factory in Asia. Three weeks after canceling its exclusive licensing agreement with Boardworks Surf, C4 has entered into a joint venture with the factory, an in
Brooks to Throw PureProject Launch Parties
To celebrate the launch for the Brooks PureProject collection, 40 specialty running retailers from across the country will host launch parties on Oct. 1. These parties will roll out the red carpet for Brooks PureProject on its first day at retail, and inc
SylvanSport LLC Alleges Chinese Factory Ripped Off Its IP
North Carolina-based SylvanSport LLC has learned that Wuyi Tiandi Motion Apparatus Co., Ltd. (TDR MOTO), a manufacturing company operating out of Zhejiang, China has begun manufacturing and selling counterfeit versions of the popular SylvanSport GO…
Hurley Names Egeck As New CEO
Michael Egeck, the former president of The North Face and VF's Outdoor Coalition, was named CEO of Hurley International LLC. Egeck, who also served as general manager at Columbia Sportswear, will start Oct. 3 and report directly to Roger Wyett, presi
O’Neill Launches Biographical Book
O'Neill launched a biographical book “Jack O'Neill: It's Always Summer on the Inside,” as a tribute to their heritage and 60th anniversary. The coffee table book traces the journey of Jack O'Neill's invention of the wetsuit and th
Bob’s Stores to Open Fourth Store in Long Island
Bob’s Stores announced the grand opening of its newest location at 3083 Jericho Turnpike in East Northport, NY. The doors of its fourth store on Long Island officially open Saturday, Oct. 8…
Cucé Shoes Gains NFL License
Cucé Shoes, the maker of colleged-licensed women's fashionable footwear, has entered into a licensed agreement with the National Football League. Sisters Kathleen and Kristina Cucé found the company in 2010 and it has relationships with select NCAA t
