Fanatics, Sotheby’s Partner to Offer Rare Sports Trading Card Auctions
The partnership coincides with the announcement of Fanatics Collect, a new collectibles marketplace set to launch this summer. The platform will connect buyers and sellers of trading cards and memorabilia through fixed-priced listings and auctions.
WatchOS 11 from Apple Offers Intelligent Customization
WatchOS 11 offers breakthrough insights from Apple into users’ health and fitness and more personalization.
Lee Launches Collab with HeyDude For Summer
Lee and HeyDude launch new collaboration for Summer with Netflix Outer Banks series actor Chase Stokes, and current HeyDude ambassador, as the face of the campaign.
Puma Reintroduces the OG Speedcat in Classic Colors
The low-top Speedcat returns on June 19 with suede finishing in black and red, a nod to iconic F1 racing teams and racewear uniforms of the early 2000s. The campaign presents the silhouette as a symbol of empowerment and innovation.
Polaris Launches Off-Road E-Charging Network in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Polaris and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation launched an electric off-road vehicle charging network in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Hamilton’s North Coast Adventures near Ontonagon, MI., is the first in the U.S. to offer a rental fleet of Polaris’ all-electric off-road vehicle, the Ranger XP Kinetic.
Franklin Sports Introduces the FS Tour Featherweight Pickleball Paddle
The FS Tour Featherweight Paddle “creates the desired ‘pop’ while providing prime hand speed and power on the court.” —Adam Franklin, President, Franklin Sports
Marucci and Victus Named as Exclusive Official Bats of MLB for 2025
The company said the agreement with the MLB exemplifies the leadership position of Marucci and Victus brands as the “premier bat choices worldwide,” as they are the top two most-used bats among MLB players and have long been part of the MLB landscape.
PXG Debuts Premium Line of Golf Sunglasses
PXG expands its golf clubs and apparel line to include a limited-run release of two golf sunglass styles.
Nike Deepens Commitment to Champion Women’s Sports
Nike’s Athlete Think Tank, now in its third year, has expanded adding ten women athletes and four elite women coaches to the collective.
Stack Athletics Drops Summer 2024 Pickleball Collection
Stack fuses streetwear meets pickleball-focused tech in Summer 2024 apparel collection
Skechers Surpasses $11 Million in Animal Welfare Donations
The company’s philanthropic brand, Bobs , celebrates the milestone with a month-long series of events to save and support animals in need. Since 2015, the brand’s contributions have saved and helped over two million shelter pets.
Report: Top 10 Best Places to Camp in the U.S. in 2024
The list provides a variety of camping options from grasslands, forest, mountain, bay, valley, springs, canyon, park, lake, and elkamp (portmanteau for elevated camping) with rates from free to $300/night.
J.Crew Partners with USA Swimming on Exclusive Collection for Summer 2024
The partnership aligns with the American brand’s coastal lifestyle theme and DNA, “showcasing the joys of being by the water, in all its forms.”
Big Agnes Launches Multi-Language European Website
Big Agnes launched a dedicated website for its European customers, building the launch last year of its Canadian website to engage with a global audience.
White Mountain Expands Into Men’s and Boy’s Footwear
The first collections for men and boys are scheduled to be launched in Spring 2025 and will be available on the brand’s e-commerce site, with retail and specialty stores to follow.
