‘47, the sports lifestyle brand, announced a new licensing agreement with Nitro Circus, the BMX and Motocross show.

Bauer Hockey will expand its Own The Moment retail initiative into Canada with the development of a 24,000-square-foot location in the Toronto suburb of Vaughan, Ontario.

Bolt Threads, an American-based biotechnology company that is working with Patagonia to commercialize synthetic silk and other next-generation fabrics, raised $50 million in Series C financing.

Champs Sports launched its second Under Armour shop-in-shop, The Armoury, at Galleria Dallas in Dallas, TX.

DSW Inc. reported Carrie McDermott, EVP and COO, left the company, effective May 10.

Epoch Lacrosse plans to open a carbon fiber manufacturing facility in Roseville, MN.

Gander Mountain plans to open three stores this fall in Parker, CO, Warrington Township, PA, and Frisco, TX.

Icon Health & Fitness Inc.’s debt ratings were confirmed by Moody’s Investors Service due to its improved operating performance.

Leatherman Tool Group Inc., parent to Leatherman multi-tools and LED light brand Ledlenser, promoted Ben Rivera to CEO.

Nike Inc. released its full-year 2014/15 Sustainable Business Report, which detailed strong progress for the company’s environmental and social targets and sets a vision for a low-carbon, closed-loop future as part of the company’s growth strategy.

Puma held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday to mark the beginning of construction on an expansion of its headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. After its completion in Spring 2018, the new 150,694-square-foot building will provide space for up to 550 employees.

Reebok has formed a new, multi-year partnership with Ragnar Relay, the largest overnight running relay series in the United States.

Sock and Accessory Brands Global, the maker of hosiery, legwear and accessories, appointed Joe Amoruso as SVP of Sales.

VF Corp. has been named to Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens List (2016), which recognizes U.S. public companies with standout corporate responsibility performance.