Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. has made a number of leadership changes. Among other moves, André Hawaux, COO, is retiring while Lauren Hobart, formerly head of marketing, becomes president. Keri Jones, formerly at Target, will join the company as EVP and chief merchant.
Adidas promoted Western Europe head Gil Steyaert to global operations chief and elevated Karen Parkin, human resources head since 2014, to the executive board.
According to a regulatory filing from Under Armour, Kip Fulks, the co-founder and chief product officer of Under Armour Inc., is assuming the role of strategic advisor to the company, reporting to Kevin Plank, chairman and CEO.
Smartwool stated that industry pioneer Scott Bowers will join the brand as vice president of sales, effective immediately.
Tough Mudder Inc. teamed up with Amazon, the Official Online Retailer for Tough Mudder’s 2017 events season, to launch an online health and personal care resource.
Timberland named footwear industry veteran Tracy Smith as vice president and general manager of Timberland North America.
Alan Kissell joined Hydro Flask as the director of sales overseeing the sport and outdoor channels, while Tor Brown will serve as the hard goods category director. Indigo Teiwes will come on board as the corporate social responsibility manager.
Both the National Football League and Major League Baseball have recently acquired small equity stakes in Fanatics Inc., according to Sports Business Journal.
Ledlenser, a manufacturer of German-designed and -engineered headlamps and rechargeable lights, has named Inge Heinsius as vice president of product and marketing.
Riddell and USA Football continued their partnership with a new six-year agreement, promising greater integration serving the football community.
Adidas has reportedly renewed its kit sponsorship with Real Madrid with a new 10-year deal worth around £840 million. Earlier this year sources said Under Armour was in discussions with the football club as a potential kit replacement.
Canada Goose appointed John Davison as an independent member to the company’s board of directors and member of the audit committee, effective immediately.
G-Form has partnered with Perfect Game, becoming the exclusive protective gear and sponsor of Perfect Game events in a three-year deal.
Angel Martinez, the former CEO of Deckers Brands, stated he is running for mayor of Santa Barbara. The vote takes place in November.
Lowa Boots named Vim Sales Group, headed up by BJ Brewer, as the company’s sales representative in the mountain states of Idaho and Montana.
RockyMounts hired Karla Knight for the position of creative marketing director. Knight, a resident of Golden, CO, will report to Rod Judd, the company’s sales director.
Billabong signed Bode Merrill, winner of multiple Rider of the Year Awards from both Snowboarder Magazine and Transworld Snowboarding, to a three-year extension.
MusclePharm Corporation stated that Daniel Clark will join the company as the United Kingdom sales director, where he will lead the sales and marketing efforts for the region.
Mountain Equipment, a designer and manufacturer of outdoor apparel and accessories, appointed Dedication Sports Group as the company’s sales representative in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Running USA, a national non-profit trade organization for running events and businesses, hired Brian Lyons as the organization’s director of membership.
Fleet Feet Syracuse’s triathlon coach Brendan Jackson passed away on April 30 after suffering a medical emergency during the Seneca7 relay race.
Nuun partnered with Prudential RideLondon, a cycling festival taking place July 28-30.
Movemeant Foundation, a nonprofit organization, and Sweaty Betty, a London-based activewear brand, partnered to lead “Dare to Bare” in both San Francisco and New York.
On the heels of signing a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves organization, Ryan Howard joined as a partner at venture capital firm SeventySix Capital.
Lifestyle brand Titans of Mavericks will proceed with an auction of its business-related assets, which will be held on June 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA.
Electric partnered with the Surfrider Foundation by joining the Surf Industry Coastal Defender (SICD) program.
Hayter Communications, the active lifestyle public relations agencies, was acquired by Williams-Helde, a Seattle-based marketing communications firm.
Scott Montgomery, a veteran in the cycling industry, announced that he has formed a consulting company working within the bike and outdoor industries.
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