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U.S. Soccer Sales Already Top 2010 World Cup
More U.S. soccer apparel sold on Fanatics.com in the first five days of the 2014 World Cup than during the entire 2010 event, according Fanatics Inc…
Modell’s to Expand to United Arab Emirates
Modell's Sporting Goods has partnered with UAE LLC, a leading sports retailer of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in a deal that will yield the first Modell’s locations outside of the United States…
Nike Appoints VP of Global Apparel
Nike Inc. appointed Reenie Benziger as vice president of Nike's global apparel business. Benziger moves from her current role as VP/GM of Global Young Athletes, where she has led the rapid growth of that category…
Samsonite-Gregory Deal Highlights Growing Role of Asian Consumers and Investors in Outdoor Industry
In announcing its plans last week to acquire Gregory Mountain Products, Hong Kong-based Samsonite International S.A. highlighted the growing role Asian investors and consumers are playing in the outdoor industry. Its agreement to pay Black Diamond Inc. $8

Skechers Sues Reebok for Infringing on Skechers GO Walk Line
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that it filed a lawsuit against Reebok International Limited for selling footwear that infringes on the popular Skechers GO Walk product line. The suit states that Reebok is selling the infringing products under the name Reebo
Boathouse Sports Signs Agreement With US Collegiate Development Camps
Boathouse Sports officially signed on as a sponsor of the US Collegiate Development rugby camp. Boathouse Sports will be providing players and coaches…
Trek, Dorel and Giant Execs Hit Capitol Hill
Top executives with Trek Bicycles, Cycling Sports Group and Giant Bicycle on Wednesday visited with members of Congress and other though leaders Wednesday in PeopleForBike's third Executive Fly-In to Washington D.C. since Interbike 2013…
Speedo Partners with Red Cross
Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp., and the American Red Cross announced a new, multi-year agreement that will see Speedo USA serve as the exclusive licensee of the American Red Cross in the Begin to Swim category. Beginning in 2015, select Speedo produ
Fanatics.com: U.S. Soccer Sales Already Top 2010 World Cup
More U.S. soccer apparel sold on Fanatics.com in the first five days of the 2014 World Cup than during the entire 2010 event, according Fanatics Inc…
The 2014 World Basketball Festival Comes to Chicago in August
Returning for its third year, Nike, Jordan Brand and USA Basketball will host the World Basketball Festival in Chicago, August 13-17…
Charles River Apparel Announces Addition to Sales Team
Charles River Apparel, a manufacturer of outerwear and performance apparel, has added two outside sales representatives to handle growing accounts on the West Coast and Mid-Atlantic states…
Garmin Partners with MyFitnessPal
Garmin has partnered with MyFitnessPal so users of Garmin’s smart watch and fitness trackers can coordinate their diet and fitness regimens more easily…
Hawk Opens New Headquarters in Michigan
Hawk, introduced in early 2014, is a new brand of hunting gear and equipment and is now housed in a new location…
SmartWool Makes List of 50 Strongest Sportswear Brands
Smartwool noted that it has broken into the top 50 sportswear and apparel brands in the United States as ranked by the 2014 edition of The SportsOneSource Group's Brand Strength Report…
Bass Pro Plans Store for East Ridge, Tennessee
Bass Pro plans to open a store in East Ridge, TN, near Chattanooga…