Arccos Golf, the company that developed the first club-to-cloud platform for real time GPS stat tracking and proprietary tour analytics, has hired industry veteran C.B. Tuite as its VP of sales. Tuite formerly worked at Foster Grant International and Ecco
Year: 2014
Bain Capital Acquires 50 Percent of Toms
Toms announced the signing of a definitive agreement to partner with Bain Capital, one of the world’s largest private investment firms, to accelerate the growth of the company and its giving programs around the world. Toms Founder and Chief Shoe Giv
RECALL: 10,000 Attwood Corp. Kayak Storage Hangers
Attwood Corporation of Lowell, MI has recalled 10,000 sets of webbing straps sold for storing kayaks and other watersports gear because their adjustment buckles can…
Fanatics Appoints Chief Technology and Product Officer
Fanatics, Inc., the world’s leading online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise, announced Matt Madrigal has joined the company as chief technology and product officer. Based in San Francisco and reporting to Fanatics CEO Doug Mack, M
Kate Upton Returns as Face of Sam Edelman
Kate Upton returns for a third season as the face of Sam Edelman’s fall advertising campaign…
Härkila to Co-Brand Two Fall Boots with Ortholite
OrthoLite said the Scandinavian hunting brand Härkila is co-branding two boots from its Autumn/Winter 2014 collection with Otholite…
TheClymb Among Sporting Goods Companies Named to Inc 500
The Clymb.com has reached sales of $64.5 million, according to Inc. Magazine’s 2014 Inc. 500 list, which includes seven companies that design, manuacture or sell athletic, fitness or outdoor recreation products…
Respect You Universe Names Lululemon Vet to COO Post
Respect Your Universe Inc. named former Lululemon Athletica Inc. executives Manfred Vollmer as its chief operating officer. Manfred has 30+ years of international experience in retail, real estate, operations and strategic planning and marks the latest se
Cannondale Buys Stake in Slipstream Sports LLC
Cannondale will become part owner, title sponsor and technical bicycle sponsor for the U.S-based Slipstream Sports LLC's professional cycling team in 2015. Slipstream will manage team operations. Garmin, a key partner of Slipstream Sports since 2008
Shock Doctor Acquires XO Athletic
Shock Doctor has acquired XO Athletic, based in Union, NJ. The strategic acquisition provides access to patented technologies owned by XO along with retail distribution efficiencies that will benefit both brands. Shock Doctor intends to maintain the XO At
World Skateboard Grand Prix Coming to US Next Summer
World Skateboarding Grand Prix (WSGP) will expand in the US next summer, bringing at least three qualifying events to cities across the US, culminating in the first-ever US Skateboarding Championships…
Sportsman’s Guide Launches Brand Campaign
Sportsman’s Guide has launched a major brand campaign and redesign centered around a “Share The Thrill” rally cry that unites sportsmen both through their love of the outdoors and finding great deals on gear. At the core of the extensive
Vestis Retail Group Completes Sport Chalet Acquisition
Vestis Retail Group, owned by funds advised by Versa Capital Management and operating Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports, announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Sport Chalet, the full-service specialty sporting good
Advent International Acquires 15 Pecent Stake in Lululemon
Advent International has completed its purchase of 20.1 million shares in Lululemon Athletica Inc., giving it a 14.87 percent stake in the performance apparel company, according to a filing with the Securites & Exchange Commission…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Shakes Off Golf Declines to Beat Q2 Estimates…
With few signs of the golf category turning around, Dick’s Sporting Goods said Tuesday it expects to cut back the category to about 10 percent of its business over the next three to four years from 15 percent currently and 20 percent a few years ago
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