Sporting Goods

Cutter & Buck Inc., a designer and marketer of upscale golf and sportswear in the United States, signs a definitive agreement to be acquired by New Wave Group AB, a leader in the design and marketing of consumer products for the corporate promotional and consumer retail markets in Europe.

French retailer Pinault-Printemps-Redoute (PPR) made a $7.07 billion (5.3 billion euro) bid to add German sportswear company Puma to its line-up of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent iconic fashion brands.

Reebok International Ltd. files a lawsuit against Nike Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, claiming Nike infringed on a patent arising from Reebok's collapsible shoe technology.

Pony International LLC appoints experienced athletic footwear industry executive Kevin Wulff as its Chief Executive Officer.

Following the recent release of its first-ever line of baseball cleats, Under Armour forms a partnership with the Chicago Cubs that includes firstever signage on two outfield doors in left and right field at historic Wrigley Field.

VF Outdoor Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation, is in negotiation to acquire Eagle Creek Inc., a supplier of adventure travel gear, including accessories, luggage, daypacks and other products.

New Year celebrations typically come with inspirational stories of resolutions and the expectation of heartwarming endings and goals achieved.

Nike and Apple collaborate to revolutionize the runner experience with the Nike+iPod sport kit