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Blue Point Capital Recapitalizes Ortholite

Blue Point Capital Partners announced April 17 the recapitalization of OrthoLite, a leading supplier of comfort insoles and related shoe components to more than 130 of the world’s leading branded footwear companies…

Surftech Appoints CEO

Surftech named Chris Dunn as its new CEO. Dunn was formerly CEO of SUP ATX, a maker of racing paddleboards…

Chaco Signs on as Platinum Sponsor of Outsiders Ball

Chaco has signed on as a platinum level partner of the Outdoor Foundation’s Outsiders Ball, which raised nearly $400,000 on the even or Outdoor Retailer Summer Market last year for programs that inspire a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts, champ

GoMotion Hires National Sales Manager

GoMotion, manufacturer of wearable lighting systems for runners, walkers and hikers, hired Vince Morse as its national sales manager. Morse, a running industry veteran, comes to GoMotion with over a decade…

Bass Pro Shops to Open in Upstate South Carolina

Bass Pro Shops disclosed plans to open a new store in Spartanburg County, S.C.. The store, which will be the company's third in South Carolina, will be located between Greenville and Spartanburg on Interstate 85 at…

DSW Buys 44 Percent Stake in Canada’s Town Shoes

DSW Inc. and Town Shoes Limited announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby DSW Inc. will purchase for cash approximately 44 percent interest in Town Shoes, the largest footwear and accessories retailer in Canada, for Canadi

Asics to Open First Chicago Store

Asics is opening its first stand-alone full-price store in Chicago. With three others opened over the last year, the location will represent Asics' fifth full-price store in the U.S…

Fleet Feet Partners with Marathon Sports Run/Walk

Fleet Feet, Incorporated announced that John Long will convert his Minneapolis-based Marathon Sports Run/Walk store to a Fleet Feet Sports franchise. Long is a veteran running store owner and industry leader. This will allow Long to tap into the resourc