Wilson Celebrates Serena Williams’ 23rd Grand Slam Victory
All proceeds from a commemorative edition racket honoring Serena Williams 23 Grand Slams will be donated to The Serena Williams Fund.
Darby Communications Announces New Hires
Darby Communications hired Isaac Presson, Carly Fleming and Megan Torgerson to support their continued growth servicing the outdoor, fitness and wellness industries.
Nike CEO Mark Parker Protests President Trump’s Immigration Ban
Mark Parker, CEO of Nike Inc., wrote an open letter condemning President Donald Trump’s executive order to halt immigration from certain Muslim countries and promising to support brand endorser Mo Farah.
Asics Reopens Tokyo Flagship
The new concept is centered on the Asics ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body’ philosophy and offers consumers a fully integrated sports experience.
Tyr Sport Signs Ryan Lochte
Lochte’s seven individual Olympic medals are second all-time in the sport of men’s swimming.
Finish Line Finds Buyer For JackRabbit
Finish Line expects to incur a pre-tax charge in the fourth quarter of approximately $33 million to $36 million.
Backcountry To Snowsurf – Buzz From SIA Day 1
SGB brings you the trends and talk live from the floor of the SIA Snow Show.
Differential Brands Group Appoints CFO
For more than 12 years, Bob Ross held various financial and operational executive roles at Urban Outfitters.
Travis Campbell Becomes Smartwool’s Brand President
Campbell most recently served as president and CEO of Far Bank Enterprises, an integrated manufacturer and distributor of fly fishing products and owner of the Sage, Redington, and RIO brands.
Cabela’s Credit-Card Deal In Jeopardy
While Capital One could refile its application, Bass Pro could absorb Cabela’s credit card portfolio into its own portfolio or seek other suitors.
SFIA Debuts Start-Up Workshop At Litigation, Regulatory & Risk Management Summit
The ‘Start-Up Workshop’ will provide an interactive platform for startups to receive insight from established sports & fitness brands and legal experts attending 2017 LR2MS.
SnowSports Industries America Extends Contract With Denver
At the kick-off day of education for the SnowSports Industries America’s (SIA) annual Snow Show in Denver, CO, the organization announced, along with VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau, that they have extended their contract in The Mile High City through 2030.
SIA To Stream Programs From The Snow Show
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) will stream live programs from the Snow Show in Denver on January 25, 26 and 27 at www.snowsports.org.
Callaway Golf Signs Global Golf Superstar Michelle Wie
Wie will add to Callaway’s group of talented young players, a list that includes Patrick Reed, 2016 Masters Champion Danny Willett, Wes Bryan, Ollie Schniederjans, Ryo Ishikawa, Branden Grace, Thomas Pieters, and Daniel Berger, who officially joined the company as a Tour Staffer this week.
Capital One’s Credit Card Deal With Cabela’s To Miss Deadline
Capital One Financial Corp. indicated on Wednesday that it doesn’t expect to receive regulatory approval of its acquisition of Cabela’s credit card business prior to October 3, 2017, when the deal can be terminated by either party.
