Manchester United has reached a ten year agreement with Adidas for a global technical sponsorship and dual branded licensing deal for a minimum guarantee of 50 million, subject to certain adjustments, beginning with the 2015/2016 campaign. ...
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Wolverine, the work, outdoor and lifestyle brand, named Linda Brunzell as vice president of global marketing Wolverine Brand. In this position, Brunzell will be responsible for Wolverine’s global marketing efforts, as well as leading ...
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Buck Knives announces the appointment of Jacob Siembida to the newly-created position of Multimedia Services Manager. Siembida was the senior web developer for Flambeau Inc. in Middlefield, Ohio and he has a degree in media arts and ...
Cudas Footwear hired Joe Denne, along with his associates, Kathy Bullard and Kirby Laughlin of Denne Sport Sales to oversee sales efforts in the Midwest. The team holds over 60 years of sales and outdoor gear experience, currently ...
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With his celebrated decision to return to play for his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James has moved a step ahead of Michael Jordan to become America's favorite sports star, according to The Harris Poll. In the similar poll last ...
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Field & Stream, owned by Dick's Sporting Goods, announced grand-opening festivities for stores in Columbus, OH and Cary, NC. Both grand openings will take place on Sept. 5. The Columbus store is located at Easton Town Center, 4280 Easton ...
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Pacific Vector Holdings Inc., which owns actions sports brands and retail stores, is liquidating its three subsidiaries through voluntary petitions for Chapter 7 bankruptcy as a result of its financial losses, defaults by certain lenders ...
Kinderhook Industries, a private equity firm based in New York, has purchased The Schawbel Corporation, maker of the zone mosquito defense brand, Thermacell. William Schawbel, founder and owner of The Schawbel Corporation, will continue to ...
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The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) plans to launch the Sports Tech Marketplace, a showcase of the latest in sports technology set to debut at the 2015 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show.) Presented by the Sports & Fitness ...
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LaCrosse Footwear has acquired the White's Boots Inc., which makes custom boots for logging and other commercial applications. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. "This is a union of two great Pacific Northwest companies," said Craig ...
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Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. no longer controls a majority of the common shares of Fox Factory Holding Co. (FOXF), a California manufacturer of suspension products for mountain bikes and power sports vehicles. Compass Diversified ...
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Tactical Holdings, a major supplier of military footwear, has filed a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware, and is seeking a quick sale of its businesses. The company’s footwear ...
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Everlast Worldwide introduced their first fitness certification program, the Everlast F.I.T Coach Certification. The goal of the certification is to provide instruction on how to incorporate fight sports based exercises into a total body ...
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Brunswick Corporation has agreed to sell its Retail Bowling business to Bowlmor AMF for $270 million, contingent upon customary closing procedures. Brunswick also announced its intention to divest its Bowling Products business. Brunswick is ...
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The American Sportfishing Association estimated 11,000 exhibitors, buyers and media converged on the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) last week for the 57th International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ...
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