The IOC is adapting its management structure. After 26 years as director of NOC Relations and of Olympic Solidarity, Pere Miró will henceforth focus exclusively on his role as deputy director general for relations with the Olympic Movement.
Month: December 2018
Bass Pro Shops Partners With American Bass Anglers
Bass Pro Shops and American Bass Anglers announced today a multiyear partnership to provide more avenues for weekend anglers across the country. Bass Pro Shops will become the Title Sponsor of American Bass Anglers and will support a new 150hp bass tournament trail.
Three Finalists Chosen to Present At Fourth ‘Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge’
Three finalists have been chosen to present at the fourth Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge, which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24, during the Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference in Orlando, FL.
Vail CEO Gives $2 Million In Grants To Support Emotional Wellness Programs
Vail Resorts Inc. on Thursday announced that CEO Rob Katz and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, have contributed more than $2 million to support emotional wellness programs in nearly every mountain resort community in which Vail Resorts operates.
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Boy Scouts May File For Bankruptcy
The Boy Scouts of America is considering filing for bankruptcy as it faces eroding membership and a ramp up in legal costs over how it handled allegations of sex abuse, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Bankruptcy Court Approves Liquidation Sales At Performance Bicycle, Sets Auction For January
A bankruptcy judge has approved the store closing sales at all 102 Performance Bicycle locations, according to Bicycle Retailer. An auction to acquire the assets of Advanced Sports Enterprises, the parent of Performance Bicycle, was moved to mid-January from December 18.
Columbia Sportswear Announces Appointment of Peter Ruppe As VP Of Footwear
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Peter Ruppe as Vice President of Footwear for the Columbia Brand. “Peter Ruppe is a true leader, bringing a unique combination of strategic and tactical thinking,” said Columbia Brand President Joe Boyle.
Philip Stein Names Paige Spiranac Its New Brand Ambassador
Philip Stein, a wearable wellbeing brand, has partnered with Paige Spiranac, the American social media personality and professional golfer.
Bauerfeind And NBA Announce Global Licensing Partnership
Bauerfeind, a maker of orthopedic braces and other devices to support the joints and the back, and the National Basketball Association announced a new multiyear partnership making Bauerfeind’s GenuTrain NBA an officially-licensed knee support of the league.
San Antonio To Host 49th Annual National AD Conference
More than 2,400 athletic administrators, spouses, guests and exhibitors will be attending the 49th annual National Athletic Directors Conference (NADC) Friday through. Tuesday (December 14-18) at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio
Farfetch To Acqure Stadium Goods
Farfetch Limited, a leading technology platform for the luxury fashion industry based in London, announced its definitive agreement to acquire Stadium Goods, the sneaker and streetwear marketplace, for an enterprise value of $250 million. Following the acquisition, Stadium Goods will continue to operate as a standalone brand on the Farfetch platform and will be led by its existing management team.
Under Armour Predicts Slow Recovery On Investor Day
At its Investor Day Wednesday in Baltimore, Under Armour officials touted early paybacks in its Transformation efforts and the brand’s ability tap into a Focused Performer consumer that globally represents $92 billion in revenue potential. But shares of Under Armour fell sharply on the day as Under Armour forecast only modest growth in the years ahead, including little pickup in North America.
Peak Resorts Finds ‘Firm Footing’ In Second Quarter
Shares of Peak Resorts Inc. rose 24 cents, or 4.9 percent, to $5.14 Wednesday on the company’s solid second-quarter performance that was bolstered by strong sales of its Peak Pass and plentiful early season snowfall that helped some of its resorts open early—the type of top-line boost that ski area owners covet during the traditionally slow fall quarter.
Under Armour’s Shares Slide On Weak Guidance
Under Armour Inc. at its Investor Day on Wednesday introduced the company’s 2023 strategic growth plan that calls for a return to a low double-digit growth rate by 2023. But shares of Under Armour fell $2.32, or 10.5 percent, to $19.80 as the company said it expects only low single-digit revenue growth on average over the next five years, including 3 to 4 percent growth in 2019 as gains overseas offsets flat sales in North America.
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