Buff Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Buff, signed ultra runner Michael Wardian to its ambassador team.
Christy Sports LLC acquired the assets of Dual Sports Incorporated, which include Washington state retailers Sturtevant’s, Ski Mart and the SkiBonkers annual sale event.
Elan, a Slovenian producer of advanced composites used in the manufacturing of skis, snowboards, yachts and other products, appointed Milan Slevec to CFO, Katarina Lavrin Marenče to Director of Legal, HR and Corporate and John Peterson to Director, Nautical Division.
Gore’s Fabrics Division extended its partnership with Formosa Taffeta Company Limited to produce certain laminated fabrics for consumer applications.
Icon Health and Fitness promoted Dan Toigo to SVP of Icon Health and Fitness and Managing Director of FreeMotion Fitness.
Michael Kors entered the activity tracking category with the debut of his new line, Access, that brings fitness tracking capabilities to luxury smartwatches.
The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) purchased Barnett Bicycle Institute, the 30-year-old professional mechanics school, from its Founder John Barnett.
Peak Resorts Inc. reported revenues from its retail stores and summer activities both declined in the fiscal first quarter ended July 31, down $10 million from the year-earlier quarter.
Puma’s Fenty Puma by Rihanna apparel, footwear and accessories collection launched September 6 with two pop-up shops operated by Six:02, Foot Locker’s women’s chain.
Rocky Brands Inc. appointed Mike Brooks, Chairman of the Board of Directors, to interim CEO following the resignation of David Sharp as President and CEO.
Shoes.com named Bradley Wilson President, effective August 22, 2016.
SIA issued a letter from its President Nick Sargent announcing its new headquarters are officially open in Park City, UT.
Sports Direct International plc will appoint a worker’s representative to its board of directors to give workers a voice following a review of work practices that triggered criticism from regulators and the public.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Race Team hired Ron Kipp to the newly created position of Ski Team Coaches Education and Development Manager.
SylvanSport issued plans to more than double the size of its manufacturing plant in Brevard, NC.
The National Parks Service said visitations dipped 2.32 percent in August but remain well above its year-to-date level from a year ago.
United Sports Brands’ Shock Doctor, McDavid and Cutters inked a sponsorship deal with MLB player Dalton Pompey, outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Ultramax Sports, a specialty run retailer, is being converted into a Fleet Feet Sports retail store.
Wolverine Worldwide promoted Gillian Meek to President of Keds. She replaces Christopher Lindner who, in August, became president of FootJoy.
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