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BRG Sports Acquires Stake in MIPS AB to Supplement Helmet RandD
BRG Sports Inc. has invested in MIPS AB, a Swedish company that makes the patented Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) that will be featured in several new cycling helmet models from BRG Sports brands Giro and Bell…
PRADCO Hires Vice President of Sales
PRADCO Outdoor Brands has named Jeff Fallanca as vice president of sales…
Epoch Lacrosse Partners with the Face-Off Factory
Epoch Lacrosse announced its sponsorship of the Face-Off Factory. Epoch will be outfitting The Face-Off Factory and its coaching staff…
Skins Sponsors Tecnu Adventure Racing Team
Skins, the maker of gradient compression sportswear, announced a partnership with Tecnu Adventure Racing. Tecnu Adventure Racing is a multisport and adventure racing team in North America..
New Study Finds Chicago Marathon Delivers Over $253MM in Business Activity
According to a new economic impact report, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon contributes an estimated $253.49 million in total business activity to the Chicago economy…
Balanced Body Expands Sacramento Workforce
Balanced Body, a maker of equipment for the pilates community, has moved its entire operation into a new, “green” building in Sacramento. The more than 100,000 sq. foot building on 88th Street houses Balanced Body’s office space and manu
The Toggery Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
The Toggery, which operates two outdoor specialty stores in Montana, has become the latest retail member of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance…
Faxon Firearms Fills Executive Position
Faxon Firearms announces the hiring of Nathanial Schueth as Faxon's new director of sales, marketing, and operations…
Escalade to Focus Solely on Sporting Goods
Escalade, Incorporated announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved a plan to focus the company on the Sporting Goods segment. The company conducted a careful evaluation of each business unit with the objective of increasing shareholder
Global Brands Group 1H Losses Widen As Spending on Spyder, Quiksilver and other Brands Rises
Global Brands Group Holding Limited reported a core operating loss grew more than 2.5 fold to $63 million in the six months ended June 30, as increased spending on new brands such as Cole Haan, Quiksilver, Spyder, Juicy Couture and Aquatalia drove up ope
Hibbett’s Q2 Profits Dip, Comps Trending Positive
Hibbett Sports, Inc. reported net income slid 20.0 percent to $8.4 million, or 32 cents a share. Results came in at the high-end its previously projected range between 30 cents and 32 cents provided on Aug. 8. Sales increased 4.1 percent to $193.9 million
Athleta to Reach 100 Stores in 2014
Athleta continues to benefit from the trend toward athleisure and expects to reach 100 stores by the close of the year. Acquired in 2008, the women’s performance apparel brand opened its first door in 2011 and ended 2013 with 65. It had 79 open at t
Jambu Footwear Launches E-Commerce Shop
Jambu footwear, an outdoor and fashion lifestyle brand, opened the “Jambu eShop” to provide Jambu lovers with a direct online resource for viewing and purchasing women's, men's and kids styles. The Jambu eShop is an extension of the brand'
Report: Under Armour Offers Mega-Deal to Kevin Durant
According to a report from ESPN.com, Under Armour has offered Kevin Durant, the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar forward, a 10-year endorsement package worth between $265 million and $285 million. The deal also reportedly includes Under Armour stock and in
Ibex Outdoor Clothing Hires the Pacific Sierra Group
Ibex Outdoor Clothing announced that Justin Singer of the Pacific Sierra Group has taken over sales representation for Ibex in the Southwest region, covering the states of California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii…
