Dick’s Sporting Goods Chief Strategy Officer To Retire
Dick’s Sporting Goods said that in a regulatory filling that Michele B. Willoughby, its executive vice president and chief strategy officer, plans to retire, effective August 1, 2017.
Asics Supports PHIT America In Running Contest
Leading up to Global Running Day on June 7, Asics America Corp. is challenging nationwide participants to run a total of 60 minutes anytime between May 30 and June 6. By doing so, Asics will donate $1 to PHIT America in their honor.
Outdoor Execs Lobby For Outdoor Retailer Show Move To Denver
Five industry leaders – Beaver Theodosakis, Kim Miller, Dan Nordstrom, Casey Sheahan and Dawson Wheeler – penned an open letter urging the event’s stakeholders to choose Denver as the future destination of the show.
Cabela’s Details Bass Pro Merger Process
Cabela’s Inc. was quietly considering selling the company in early 2015, months before activist investor, Elliott Management, pushed the retailer to explore strategic alternatives, including a sale. That’s according to recently-filed documents by Cabela’s with the Securities & Exchange Commission that details the background that led to Bass Pro’s blockbuster deal to merge with Cabela’s. […]
New Balance To Sponsor Irish National Team
New Balance will replace Umbro as the kit sponsor of the Republic of Ireland (FAI) national team from the start of the 2017/18 season.
Reebok Appoints Chris Froio As General Manager, Reebok America
Reebok International announced the appointment of Chris Froio as general manager, Reebok America. Froio will lead the brand’s efforts to grow its business in the critical U.S. market. He will report to Reebok President Matt O’Toole.
New Balance Signs Athletic Bilbao
New Balance will supply the squad with kit, training wear and equipment from the 2017/18 season in a six-year deal, taking over from Nike.
Eddie Bauer Guide Adrian Ballinger Summits Mt. Everest Without Supplemental Oxygen
Eddie Bauer alpinists Adrian Ballinger and Cory Richards successfully summited Mt. Everest. Ballinger reached the mountain’s peak without the use of supplemental oxygen, a feat accomplished only by just over 200 others to date.
Industry Leaders Urge Moving Outdoor Retailer Show To Denver
Concerned that the Outdoor Retailer show may be moving to Las Vegas or another perceived inappropriate location, five industry leaders – Beaver Theodosakis, Kim Miller, Dan Nordstrom, Casey Sheahan and Dawson Wheeler – penned an open letter urging the event’s stakeholders to choose Denver as the future destination of the show.
Fleet Feet Hires Brent Hollowell As VP Of Marketing And Vendor Management
Hollowell’s background includes retail and marketing leadership positions at Foot Locker, Adidas America, and Nathan.
Newell’s Winter Sports Unit Sold To PE Firm
Newell Brands Inc. said Friday it reached a definitive agreement to sell its Winter Sports businesses, formerly part of Jarden Group, to Kohlberg & Company, the private equity firm, for $240 million.
Momentum At Ugg And Hoka Boosts Deckers Brands Q4
Helped by cost-cutting initiatives and a better-than-expected top-line performance from Ugg, Hoka and direct to consumer (DTC) overall, Deckers Brands reported both earnings and sales for the fourth quarter ended March 31 came in above guidance.
Newell Brands Announces Agreement To Sell Winter Sports Businesses
Newell Brands Inc. signed a definitive agreement to sell its Winter Sports businesses, inclusive of Völkl, K2, Marker, Dalbello, Madshus, Line, Full Tilt, Atlas, Tubbs, Ride and BCA, to Kohlberg & Company, L.L.C., a private equity firm.
L.L.Bean Announces Summer In The Park Schedule
L.L.Bean announced its annual Summer in the Park schedule at Discovery Park in Freeport, ME. Events include free morning yoga sessions, outdoor movie nights and free concerts with Grammy Award winning artists.
USA Swimming Foundation Study Shows Improved Kids Swimming Ability
Timed to Memorial Day Weekend and the traditional opening of summer swimming season approaching, the USA Swimming Foundation announced a 5-10 percent improvement in overall swimming ability from its previous findings in 2010, according to a new study regarding swimming ability amongst America’s youth conducted by the University of Memphis and University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
