Amer Sports Appoints New Head of Greater China

Jeffery Ma joins the company from his role as CEO of Zhongqiao Sports, a sporting goods company in China. He has previously held executive positions at Topsports, the largest sporting goods retailer in China, and at Adidas.

Smith & Wesson Sales Drop 12 Percent In Fiscal Q4

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. earnings on an adjusted basis fell 59.3 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter ended April 30 as sales declined 11.6 percent. Mark Smith, president and chief executive officer, said the “fourth quarter proved more difficult than we anticipated largely due to macro-economic and industry trends.”

Brownells Mourns the Passing of Frank Brownell, III

Long-time family patriarch Frank Brownell, who held the positions of president, CEO, and chairman of the Board at Brownells. Brownell passed away in Grinnell, IA, on June 18, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He was six days shy of his 86th birthday.

SportsVisio Secures $3.5M in Additional Funding via Multiple Sources

The developer of sports analytics software has raised its total capital to $9 million. The round includes continued support from existing investors Sapphire Sport, Hyperplane, and Sovereign’s Capital, as well as new additions from Mighty Capital, Sony Innovation Fund, Alumni Ventures, Waterstone Impact Fund, and strategic angels.

Brixton Names New President

Colleen O’Neill, formerly at Hybrid Apparel, was appointed president. She succeeds CEO Seth Ellison, who is retiring. Altamont Capital Partners owns Brixton, a lifestyle brand with roots in surf and skate, based in Oceanside, CA.