Nike President Trevor Edwards resigned from his position following an internal probe of inappropriate workplace behavior. Mark Parker plans to stay on as chairman, president and CEO beyond 2020.

Clarus Corp., the parent of Black Diamond, Sierra Bullets and PIEPS, promoted John Walbrecht to president.

Cascade Designs announced that outdoor industry veteran Jerry Heinlen will be the company’s new CEO.

Sportsman’s Warehouse announced the retirement of its chief executive officer, John Schaefer. Jon Barker, the company’s president and chief operating officer, has been appointed as the company’s chief executive officer and has also been appointed to the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy created by Schaefer’s retirement.

The Trump Administration on Sunday night proposed providing some school personnel with “rigorous” firearms training while intending to establish a federal commission to examine other proposals, such as raising the age to purchase some weapons. Measures to raise the minimum age for buying guns to 21 from 18 or require background checks for guns bought at gun shows or on the internet will be studied by a commission headed by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

Newell Brands mailed a letter to shareholders from the independent members of its Board of Directors detailing their perspective on the upcoming proxy contest with Martin Franklin and his affiliates, under the banner of Starboard Value LP.

Starboard Value LP, the hedge fund seeking to replace Newell Brands’ board, commented on the public support for Starboard’s efforts provided by Kevin Conroy–the fifth director to resign from Newell’s Board of Directors since late January.

Perry Ellis International announced that its Board of Directors has extended the window in which the company must receive proper written notice of the nomination of a director candidate in connection with its 2018 annual meeting.

Outdoor Voices, the women’s fitness apparel startup, has raised $34 million in a series C round, according to a regulatory filing.

Fitbit introduced Fitbit Ace, an activity tracker that makes fitness fun for kids while inspiring the entire family to build healthy habits together and help fight decreasing levels of activity in children.

FC Porto and New Balance reached an agreement for the renewal of the contract binding them.

Delta Apparel announced that Art Gun, its wholly-owned subsidiary, has acquired substantially all of the assets of TeeShirt Ink,  d/b/a DTG2Go, a premium provider of digital, direct-to-garment printed products.

Yue Yuen reported revenues of $691.0 million against $584.9 million in the same period a year ago, representing a gain of 18.1 percent.

Berkshire Hathaway reported sales from apparel and footwear businesses–including Fruit of the Loom, Garan, H.H. Brown Shoe Group and Brooks Sports–increased 1.2 percent in 2017 compared to 2016, to $4.2 billion.

The Carolina Cup, the world’s largest festival combining paddle races, clinics, product displays and entertainment, has attracted the support of Quiksilver Waterman as title sponsor.

Academy Sports + Outdoors appointed Rene Casares as its senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. Casares, 42, was joined Academy in July 2013 as senior director, associate general counsel and assistant secretary.

Dick’s Sporting Goods announced the relaunch of the Tommy Armour golf brand.

Eagle Creek is proud to announce they have promoted Outdoor Voices to Retail Merchandising Manager.

Nester Hosiery, a U.S. manufacturer of performance merino wool socks, announced that it has promoted Jason Nester to VP sales.

Reebok signed Gal Gadot, the star of the Wonder Women blockbuster movie, as a brand ambassador.

TYR Sport announced the re-signing of Olympic Gold Medalist and 2X IRONMAN World Champion Jan Frodeno to its roster of sponsored athletes.

Camping World Holdings updated its fourth-quarter results to reflect the benefit of a deferred tax asset.

Skechers USA announced that it will introduce a collection within the BOBS from Skechers division, featuring the massively popular Garfield character–star of the popular syndicated comic strip.

Life Fitness announced the creation of Digital Ventures Group (DVG). DVG is focused on accelerating technology adoption and innovation within the global fitness industry, and underscores Life Fitness’ vision to be the platform that connects the world to fitness.

Fitbit announced that gaming and entertainment industry executive Matthew Bromberg has joined the Fitbit Inc. board of directors.

Cutters, known for its football gloves featuring C-TACK proprietary grip technology, has unveiled a new brand logo and tagline, “Grip The Greatness,” which coincides with its transition to an all-football brand identity.

12 ReTech Corporation has acquired E-motion Apparel Inc., which owns several brands, including E-motion Apparel, Lexi-Luu Dancewear, Punkz Gear and Skipjack.

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