2XU appointed Brian Anderson as President of its North America subsidiary.

Accell Group said Wouter Jager will be promoted to Brand and Marketing Director, effective January 1, 2017.

Bauer Hockey inked a partnership with brothers and first-round NHL draft picks  Alexander and William Nylander.

Bermuda Sands named Joe Pagani as CEO.

Bridgedale, Hilly and Mountain Equipment brands are merging North American distribution channels to create Outdoor & Sports Company Inc.

BSN Sports will see Johnny Schillage and his team from S&S Sports Center LLC join BSN Sports.

Christy Sports appointed Matt Gold as CEO effective February 2017.

Columbia Sportswear introduced Faith Briggs and Mark Chase as the brand’s Directors of Toughness. Briggs and Chase will spend the next nine months testing Columbia’s gear in tough conditions around the globe.

Differential Brands Group Inc. appointed Tom Nevell as EVP of Business Development.

Fitbit Inc. agreed to acquire smartwatch maker Pebble, according to media reports.

Fleet Feet Sports formed an exclusive retail partnership with Finnish running brand Karhu.

Gregory appointed Adrian Davison as its Brand Director for Europe.

JD Sports Fashion Plc acquired Go Outdoors for £112.3 million, also assuming net debt of approximately £16 million as part of the transaction.

Krimson Klover named Luisa Harkins as Director of Sales at its new Boulder, CO headquarters.

Loudmouth signed a licensing deal with footwear agency True Ivy LLC, where True Ivy will develop a collection of footwear featuring Loudmouth designs.

LVMH is in discussions to acquire Rapha, the high-end cycling apparel and bike-related accessories brand based in London.

Mizuno USA appointed Indra Gunasekara as its Creative Director, Global Performance Running Footwear.

Montane named Portland, OR-based Neskowin Outdoor Inc. to direct its sales and distribution management in the United States, starting in spring/summer 2017.

Osmo will re-launch its sports nutrition brand in January 2017 after closing in November 2015. The news comes as the company’s original CEO and Co-Founder Ben Capron returns to the company.

Outdoor Industry Association promoted Alex Boian to VP of Government Affairs.

Ozonics named Buddy Piland to VP of Marketing.

PolyCase Ammunition LLC appointed Jens Heider as Director of International Sales.

Spacecraft welcomed pro snowboarder and Freeride World Champion Sammy Luebke to its pro team.

Sports Afield Trophy Properties added new Field Manager Deetra Tsakrios to its management team.

Sports Illustrated named LeBron James as its 2016 Sportsperson of the Year.

Under Armour hired Dave Larson, a long-time executive at Brooks Running, as its GM and SVP of Running Category Management.

Under Armour will replace Nike as the athletics sponsor of Monmouth University.

Woolrich Inc. and Woolrich Europe, the licensee of the brand for Europe and Asia owned by W.P. Lavori in Corso, will merge into Woolrich International.

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