Reebok appointed Todd Krinsky as general manager, Reebok Performance Business Unit, a newly created business unit which consolidates Reebok’s Running and Training business units.
The remaining employees at Cabela’s former headquarters in western Nebraska have received buyout offers, according to a report from World-Herald. The report indicated it’s not clear how many positions in Sidney, NE will be eliminated.
Nike announced that Peter B. Henry has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors.
Oofos, the leader in recovery footwear, announced that Steve Gallo has been named president. Gallo most recently served as general manager of the sports license division at Adidas Group.
Newell Brands announced the two independent directors it plans to nominate to its board at its upcoming annual meeting ahead of a proxy fight with an activist investor seeking to oust the entire board and CEO.
Foot Locker raised its quarterly dividend for the eighth consecutive year and set a $230 million capital expenditures program for 2018, compared to the approximately $270 million spent in 2017.
The North Face announced a three-year sponsorship of The Grand Traverse.
W. L. Gore & Associates unveiled its expansion in Silicon Valley with an 11,000-square-foot co-innovation space and lab.
Dick’s Sporting Goods and Dick’s Team Sports HQ announced a multi-year, strategic partnership with Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA), a member of US Youth Soccer and one of the largest state associations, with over 170,000 players, coaches and administrators.
American Cycle Systems, a specialty BMX component supplier for over 45 years, announced the acquisition of Bar Fly.
Super Retail Group Limited announced it will acquire Macpac, which operates 54 stores across Australia and New Zealand, to accelerate its strategy to build the leading adventure outdoors retail business across Australia and New Zealand.
Garmin Ltd. announced that it has acquired Trigentic AB, a privately-held provider of intelligent products, solutions and services in the areas of embedded systems, power supply and power distribution for the marine and recreational vehicle (RV) market.
The OIA (Outdoor Industry Association) released its 2018 Agenda that focuses on building on the success of its Close To Home program, continuing to press federal policymakers to support access to America’s public lands and waters, promoting its “balanced trade agenda” in its International Tax and Trade program and expanding its Climate Change policy program.
According to the poll from Quinnipiac University conducted from February 16 to February 19, 66 percent of American voters support stricter gun laws, the highest level of support ever measured by Quinnipiac.
According to a new poll conducted from Washington Post-ABC News, 57 percent of Americans feel the mass shootings in the country are more a reflection of problems identifying and treating people with mental health problems versus 28 percent pointing to inadequate gun control laws.
Wilson reached an agreement with the NCAA to supply teams competing in the NCAA Division I, II and III Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships with NCAA-branded soccer balls.
Under Armour partnered with ESPN on a new initiative, RePlay, that will direct over $400,000 in grants to local organizations that will plan and execute projects that create safe recreation spaces to exercise and play on currently vacant lots in Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Baltimore.
Adidas announced that it will be the Official Uniform Provider of USA Golf for the 2020 Olympic Games.
USA Triathlon announced it is expanding its partnership with 2XU, the endurance sports apparel company, to include cycling apparel through 2021. 2XU has served as the organization’s exclusive compression wear partner and an official training apparel partner since 2015.
North Melbourne has welcomed New Balance as an official partner for the 2018 season.
Safilo Group S.p.A. reported that its chief executive officer Luisa Delgado would retire from the company at the end of this month for personal reasons.
Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) awarded Ken Meehan, president of Dunham’s Sports, with the NBS Lifetime Achievement Award.
Yakima Products, a leader in vehicle racks and cargo solutions, has formed an exclusive partnership with Quality Bicycle Products (QBP), naming them as the brand’s specialty bike dealers’ US distributor.
Kelty launched its elevated brand strategy with Built for Play via a multi-platform digital and social campaign to encourage spontaneous outdoor adventure and increase direct fan engagement.
STX LLC announced its second-annual Athlete and Team of the Year Awards, celebrating the success of the best athletes and teams in their respective sports at the very highest level.
Zamst, a leader in high-performance sports injury prevention and protective equipment, announce their renewed partnership with U.S. Mountaineer Melissa Arnot Reid.
LiveWell 360, the maker of premium gym and fitness bags based in Fredericksburg, VA, has launched its Brand Ambassador program.
Ultimate Direction, the maker of brand in hydration and wearable gear, has signed Hardrock 100 winner and global adventurer Anna Frost.
Mystery Ranch, the pack company, named polar explorer John Huston to the brand’s ambassador team. Huston is the first artic explorer to join the team.
DPS Phantom, the permanent base glide treatment that eliminates the need for waxing skis and snowboards, hired ski industry veteran Thomas Laakso to the newly created position; vice president, Phantom.
E.dye Waterless Color System hired Simon Thayil as color director. His previous experience includes serving as director of color at Under Armour, and color management responsibilities at JCPenney and Target.
CrankTank, a consulting agency founded by Scott Montgomery, has announced the addition of Chad Battistone to the Impact Sun Valley Media Summit sales team.
Big Rock Sports announced the retirement of senior merchandise manager Rocky Conroy.
Gap Inc. announced that Jeff Kirwan, president and CEO of Gap brand, will leave the company.
Polygiene appointed Chiara Galimberti as director of commercial operations in Europe and Hans Bergman as director of commercial operations in North America to strengthen the sales activities in these key regions.
Camber Outdoors. the national organization dedicated to achieving equality for all women in the outdoors, announced the continued evolution of its signature Camber Exchange program, including expansion to Canada.
Tidewater + Associates announced that it has completed its investment in shoe manufacturer P.W. Minor.
RYU Apparel, creators of urban athletic apparel, secured its first Californian location on iconic Abbot Kinney Boulevard, in Venice Beach.
Gander Outdoors set plans to open locations in Onalaska, WI and Portage, MI.
PGA Tour Superstore announced its expansion in the Orlando region with the Grand Opening of its Altamonte Springs store on February 24.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) filed an administrative complaint against Britax Child Safety, alleging that certain models of their B.O.B. jogging strollers contain defects in their design which present a substantial product hazard.
