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Louis Garneau Expands Dreamfactory Program to United States

Louis Garneau Sports Inc. of Quebec has made its Dreamfactory Custom Paint Program available in the United States, which means cyclists here can order matching bikes, helmets and clothing from the company through its U.S. dealers…

Adidas Unveils First Smartwatch

On stage at GigaOM’s Mobilize 2013 conference in San Francisco, Adidas unveiled its first smartwatch. The $399 watch provides information on a runner’s location through GPS tracking while also providing speed and heart rate. It also stores mus

The NPD Group To Acquire Leisure Trends

The NPD Group, Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire the retail sales tracking and consumer research businesses of Leisure Trends, the Boulder, CO-based provider of market research for the sports and recreation industries. Charlie Cooper, formerly presi

Nike Launches Nike+ Fuel Lab

Nike, Inc. announced the creation of Nike+ Fuel Lab, an evolution of its popular Nike+ Accelerator program. Based in San Francisco, the 2014 Nike+ Fuel Lab is designed for tech companies with an existing product offering and a desire to help people live

Macy’s to be Open for First Time Ever on Thanksgiving

Macy's will open the doors at most of its 800 namesake department stores at 8 p.m. on Nov. 28. The company said the shift was voluntary for workers and that the move was ” consistent with many other retailers.”…

Field and Stream to Open in Crescent Springs, KY

Dick's Sporting Goods announced its specialty Field & Stream retail store will open on Nov. 1 in Crescent Springs, KY, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening weekend celebration…