GameChanger, the mobile scorekeeping firm owned by Dick’s Sporting Goods, has filed a trademark infringement against the Baseball Reference website.
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PHIT America Adds Board Member
PHIT America announced that Brian Curin, the CEO and co-founder of the Little Kitchen Academy, recently joined the PHIT America Foundation Board.
Boardriders Appoints Former North Face President As CEO
Boardriders Inc., the parent of Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, Element, and VonZipper brands, announced that Arne Arens will be joining the company as its incoming CEO, effective March 1. He was was most recently the global brand president of The North Face.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Acquisition Close To Clearing Hurdles
According to a regulatory filing, the statutory waiting period for regulatory approval of Bass Pro’s acquisition of Sportsman’s Warehouse is scheduled to expire on February 5, 2021, although it may be extended by the Antitrust Division or the FTC.
FIVB Partners With CVC Capital To Drive Growth Of Volleyball
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has partnered with CVC Capital Partners Fund VII, the private equity firm, on the launch of Volleyball World, an entity designed to drive growth and investment in volleyball worldwide.
Belk’s Debt Downgraded Over Missed Interest Payment
S&P Global Ratings lowered the debt ratings of Belk Inc. as the department store chain missed the interest payment due on its second-lien term loan and the scheduled amortization payment due on its first-lien term loan.
Teva x Anna Sui Launch Floral Footwear Collection
Teva and Anna Sui, the international fashion designer, have teamed up a second time to collaborate on a floral inspired footwear collection. The collection offers two styles—the Flatform Universal Anna and Ember Mid Anna. Teva explained in a release that the footwear offers “Teva’s signature comfort with Anna Sui’s whimsical wearability,” with the footwear paying […]
Puma Named European Top Employer For 2021
Puma has been named Top Employer Europe for the second time in a row by the Top Employers Institute*. This independent award highlights Puma’s efforts to provide an attractive workplace for its employees.
Osprey Expands Child Carrier Series With Poco LT
Osprey is expanding its child carrier offerings for Spring 2021. The Poco LT features a patent-pending, lightweight, stainless steel frame for kids and adults. “In designing Poco LT, we wanted to design a carrier that was more accessible for everyday use and easier to pack and travel with than our current Poco series which is […]
Hudson’s Bay To Lay Off More Than 600 Employees In Canada
Hudson’s Bay Co. said it would lay off more than 600 workers across Canada due to the impact of pandemic-related temporary store closures.
Alterra Mountain Company And Coca-Cola Announce New Multi-Year Partnership Agreement
Alterra Mountain Company and the Coca-Cola Company announced a new multi-year partnership agreement designed to enhance its on-site guest experience. The partnership will expand to new destinations within Alterra Mountain company’s portfolio and build on its relationship between Alterra Mountain Company’s destinations in North America and the Coca-Cola Company.
NGF’s Graffis Report Sees Strong Increase In Golf Play In 2020
National Golf Foundation’s Graffis Report shows a 14 percent year-over-year increase in rounds played despite March/April course shutdowns. Total golf participation (on/off-course combined) was up 8 percent year-over-year to 36.9 million participants.
Tread & Butter Partners With Mountain Exposure On Canadian Distribution
Tread & Butter announced Mountain Exposure as its exclusive Canadian distributor.
Yak Wool Pioneer, Kora, Launches Base Layer Collection
Kora, a pioneer of using Yak wool in performance apparel, announced the launch of its Yushu collection of base layers, providing warmth, softness and breathability with added core-spun panels for strength and durability in high-wear areas. Kora’s Hima-Layer Yushu fabric is knitted using 60 percent premium Yak wool with 40 percent superfine Merino (18.5 microns […]
Scarpa’s Biodegradable Shoe Wins 2021 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award
Scarpa’s Mojito Bio, the brand’s first 100 percent biodegradable shoe with a performance rubber sole, was recognized as an industry winner in the third-annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards, an award that recognizes the outdoor industry’s most innovative product releases each season. The Mojito Bio, available at retail Spring 2021, earned third-party certification for its biodegradability […]
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