GATINEAU, QUEBEC (November 17, 2020) – The Competition Bureau of Canada completed its third investigation into the claims made by manufacturers of ice hockey helmets that their products reduce the risk of concussions. The Competition Bureau reached a consent agreement with TRUE Sports Inc., to resolve its concerns about certain performance claims made by the hockey equipment … Continued
New-look SV Sports aims to diversify sporting goods retail with new president Jason Lutz and CEO John Scipio.
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA (November 4, 2020) – Greyrock Capital Inc., a Winnipeg-based private equity group, announced the acquisition of Kahunaverse Sports Group, Inc., and its subsidiary company, Soccer Express Trading Corp. Kahunaverse operates under the Home Run Sports, SoccerX and Kahunaverse Sports banners and is the leading Canadian provider of team sports apparel and equipment to academic … Continued
Canadian-based Source for Sports saw changes in consumer demand during COVID-19.
Hoser Hockey is a US-based accessory brand gaining traction across North America. We follow a business-to-business philosophy, supporting pro shops and retailers, and we do not sell directly to consumers. We continue to build an amazing brand with competitive pricing and an ever-growing product lineup. From tape, laces, wax, pucks and all the way to custom products … Continued
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (October 21, 2020) – Toronto-based Bladetech Hockey signed a partnership agreement with the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL). Bladetech has been designated as the “Official Blade of the NWHL and the Official Partner of Women’s and Girls’ Hockey.” The agreement will have Bladetech provide its high-tech skate blades with the company’s patented Flex … Continued
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (October 20, 2020) — Academy Sports + Outdoors announced partnerships as the Official Sporting Goods and Outdoor Retailer of three college conferences – the MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference), CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) and SIAC (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference). The multi-year partnership with the MEAC gives Academy Sports exposure and marketing assets across men’s and … Continued
EVANSVILLE, INDIANA (October 16, 2020) — Escalade Sports®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Escalade, Inc., and global leader in sports and outdoor recreational equipment, announced it has acquired the assets of the billiard table, game room, and recreational product lines of American Heritage Billiards, including the related intellectual property. Escalade agreed to pay a gross purchase price … Continued
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (October 20, 2020) — Academy Sports + Outdoors announced partnerships as the Official Sporting Goods and Outdoor Retailer of three college conferences – the MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference), CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) and SIAC (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference). The multi-year partnership with the MEAC gives Academy Sports exposure and marketing assets across men’s and … Continued
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (October 6, 2020) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) passed the first legislation of its kind in college sports to allow its student-athletes the opportunity to be compensated for use of their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL). The legislation approved today by NAIA membership follows a year-long discussion on the topic … Continued
