Akaso Appoints U.S. Director of Sales

Eric Squires will take on the role of director of sales for the U.S., overseeing all wholesale, professional and direct sales of the company’s action cameras, Seemor night vision goggles and accessories.

Collegiate Licensing Pioneer Bill Battle Passes

Battle helped the University of Alabama create a licensing department, which led to his founding of the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) and what became a multi-billion dollar industry for collegiate licensing.

Stretch Zone Opens in Trophy Club, Texas

U.S.-based assisted stretching brand, announced the opening of its newest location in Trophy Club, TX, owned and operated by franchisee Danny Leverett, a multi-unit Stretch Zone owner.

Puma’s Inconic 1968 Silhouette Goes Patchwork

Nicole McLaughlin worked in collaboration with Puma to remake and restitch a version of Puma’s Iconic 1968 silhouette in suede using a patchwork concept, using 14 percent deadstock materials and 57 percent manufacturing leftovers on the uppers.

Sprung Gym Flooring Opens Ireland Headquarters

The provider of gym flooring solutions said the office, located in Sandyford, Dublin, will serve as the company’s headquarters in Ireland, to support demand for its gym flooring product line across commercial and residential sectors.