Arcus Hunting LLC appointed Jonathan Lené to National Accounts Manager. He will be responsible for the Tink’s, Dead Down Wind, Ramcat, Trophy Taker and Big Game Butter brands.

Bridgestone Golf signed Tiger Woods to a multi-year agreement to exclusively play and promote its golf balls.

Caleres acquired Allen Edmonds from Brentwood Associates for $255 million.

CorePower Yoga Founder Trevor Tice passed away on December 12, 2016.

Epoch Lacrosse became the official league sponsor of The National Lacrosse League.

Giant Bicycle USA hired Erica Espinoza to the newly-created role of WebLink Specialist, Philip Croley as the new Retail Services Executive for the West, Pat Collier as Account Executive in the Southwest and Ewan Campbell as an After Sales Technical Representative.

HanesBrands entered definitive agreements to sell its Australian Dunlop Flooring and Tontine pillow businesses. These businesses are noncore operations acquired as part of Hanes’ July 2016 purchase of Pacific Brands Limited of Australia.

K2 Skis welcomed Andrew Tiner as its new Retail Marketing Specialist.

Marmot named Patrice Christensen as its new Director of Brand.

McNett Corporation officially changed its name to Gear Aid Inc. 

Microban International Ltd. won a case against Shanghai’s Greenchem Fine Chemicals Ltd., for fraudulent use of its Aegis Environmental Management Inc. (a subsidiary of Microban International) trademarks.

Nike extended its long-term contract with the Football Association to run through the 2030 season.

Performance Bicycle CEO since 2011, David Pruitt, stepped down last month following the company’s August sale to Advanced Sports International.

Poc, a manufacturer of ski and cycling helmets, eyewear, body armor and apparel, named Jonas Sjögren as its new CEO, effective February 1, 2017. Sjögren joins Poc from Discovery Networks Sweden.

Rabbit, the California-based running apparel company, added ultrarunner Ashley Nordell to its RADrabbitPRO team.

Safari Club International named Rick Parsons as CEO, succeeding Phil DeLone.

Saxx Underwear attained a significant investment from Brentwood Associates, the consumer-focused private equity investment firm.

Troy Lee Designs received an investment from Spanos Barber Jesse & Co.

TYR Sport unveiled a partnership with British Swimming — the national governing body for swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, water polo and open water in Great Britain.

The United Soccer League appointed Leonardo Santiago as VP of Marketing and Communications.

Vasque appointed Joel Lee as International Sales Manager.

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