Ebay has appointed Charis Márquez, formerly VP for sales effectiveness at Levi Strauss & Co., to the newly created role of vice president of fashion.
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RECALL: Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knives
About 128,000 Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knives are being recalled.

SKLZ Expands Diamond Collection With Upgraded Hurricane Select Baseball Swing Trainer
SKLZ upgraded its baseball swing trainer, the Hurricane Select, to help youth athletes ages 14 and younger improve hand-eye coordination, hip rotation, swing path, and muscle memory through repetition training. The equipment specs include: adjustable Power Band System that provides a more consistent and controlled ball return speed; advanced solo swing trainer for indoor/outdoor use […]

Gainful Secures $7.5M In Funding
Personalized sports nutrition company Gainful has raised a $7.5 million Series A funding after seeing its revenues more than double over the past year.

KBM Adds Mid-Atlantic Manager
Kelly Brand Management (KBM), a sales, marketing and business management consultancy, hired Matthew Bratton as its Mid-Atlantic territory manager.

Blackbird Products Group Appoints VP Sales, Marketing And Business Development
Blackbird Products Group, LLC announced the promotion of Bob George to the position of VP of sales, marketing & business development.

GSM Announces Acquisition Of Truglo
GSM Outdoors announced its most recent acquisition of Truglo, a provider of a broad range of accessory items for archery, crossbow, and firearms

Li Ning Acquires Majority Stake In Clarks
Viva China Holdings, the sports talent agency founded by Chinese gymnast-turned-entrepreneur Li Ning, has acquired control of the U.K.-based footwear brand, Clarks for £51 million ($62 mm).

Goat Group Secures Investment From Groupe Artemis
Goat Group, the online marketplace for sneakerheads, has secured a strategic investment from Groupe Artemis, the controlling shareholder of Kering, the owner of Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and other luxury brands.

SAYA Rscuw Project Receives 2021/22 ISPO Textrends Selection Award
SAYA received the 2021/22 ISPO Textrends Selection Award in Fibers & Insulations for two offerings, Rscuw and Rscuw Raw, which provide a renewal solution for leftover rolls of fabric and cutting scrap that doesn’t make it into a garment. Each year ISPO honors highlighted products in the sports industry, resulting from innovation, passion and creativity. […]

Olin Announces Facility Closures
Olin Corporation announced that it had decided to cease operations of its Trichloroethylene (Tric) and Anhydrous Hydrogen Chloride (AnHCl) liquefaction facilities in Freeport, TX, before the end of 2021. These actions are expected to be cash flow accretive.

SKLZ Releases Elite-Level Soccer Trainer Pro
Today, SKLZ released its Soccer Trainer Pro, designed to help soccer players develop and master elite-level skills. Its features include: a patented rapid-tension tightening and release system so coaches and players can break down and move the equipment quickly; a patented tightening and release system eliminates the need for a bungee; delivers consistent and repetitive […]
Elan Drops Limited Release Of Ripstick 106 And 96 With QuadRod
Elan dropped a limited early release of its Ripstick 106 and 96 Black Edition skis with QuadRod. The brand introduced “Black Edition” skis in 2018 and has since applied the construction to its leading models, including the Ripstick 106 and 96. QuadRod, a four-carbon rod reinforcement embedded in the ski’s core, delivers a lightweight, robust rebound. Beginning with […]

Etnies Adds DeMarcus Paul To BMX Pro Team
Etnies welcomed X Games Real BMX Medalist DeMarcus Paul to its pro team. He joins Nathan Williams, Tom Dugan, Chase Hawk, Jordan Godwin, Devon Smillie, and Felix Prangenberg. Originally from Albany, GA, Paul’s street style lays down hammers with a casual approach and natural demeanor. In addition to his 2017 Bronze in X Games Real […]

Report: Birkenstock Exploring Sale To CVC Capital
Birkenstock is in discussions to be acquired by CVC Capital Partners, according to a report from Bloomberg, The sale reportedly could value the nearly 250-year-old brand at $4.8 billion, including debt.