Adidas Athletics entered a collaboration with Reigning Champ. NFL player Von Miller and NBA’s Kyle Lowry are two faces of the collection.
Blizzard Tecnica hired Tyler Delumyea as its new Assistant Sales Representative in California and Nevada, effective immediately.
Brunswick Corporation named Danielle Brown as VP and CIO effective November 14.
Camber Outdoors (formerly OIWC) shared that Patagonia President and CEO Rose Marcario will be the featured speaker at its Thought-Leader Keynote event at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, scheduled for January 12, 2017.
Canada Goose hired investment bankers to lead an initial public offering set for 2017, according to reports. The outerwear company is seeking a valuation of around $2 billion.
Cobi hired Dan Jeffris to its U.S. sales team to help launch the company’s North American brick-and-mortar dealer debut at B8ta stores. Jeffris will be Cobi’s first U.S. sales manager.
Gerber, a producer of personal knives, tools and gear, promoted Tom Diefenderfer to VP of Sales, Americas.
Golfsmith initiated going-out-of-business sales at 59 locations. The list of the 30 stores Dick’s Sporting Goods will keep was also revealed.
GoPro issued a recall for its new Karma drone after cases of “a very small number” of units lost power during operation. The recall involves approximately 2,500 Karma drones purchased by consumers since October 23.
K2 Sports promoted Steve Christie to Director of Sales for its Outdoor Products division, comprised of BCA and Madshus, along with Atlas and Tubbs Snowshoes.
Nemo Equipment Inc. hired husband-and-wife team Alpine Cowboy to lead sales efforts in the Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kansas markets.
Nike secured a long-term contract extension with soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo. According to TMZ, the deal could be worth over $1 billion, with the duration of the deal similar to LeBron James’ lifetime pact.
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc. named this year’s Gold Glove Award honorees. Salvador Pérez of the Kansas City Royals and Nolan Arenado of the Colorado Rockies are the consecutive award leaders with four straight awards, while Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers leads this year’s class with his fifth award.
RYU Apparel Inc., manufacturer of fitness apparel and accessories, formed a new relationship with the Vancouver-based fitness chain Yyoga.
Skechers is transitioning its business in South Korea from a third-party distributor to a new joint venture with Luen Thai Enterprises.
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation plans to hold a special shareholder meeting to seek approval to change its corporate name from Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation to American Outdoor Brands Corporation.
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