Canada Goose today announced the appointment of Adam Meek to the new role of GM Footwear & Accessories. Most recently, he served as Senior VP of Product at Sperry–Wolverine Worldwide.
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Running USA’s CEO To Step Down
Running USA announced that Rich Harshbarger will be stepping down as CEO of Running USA effective August 1 as the organization has “determined that it is time for new leadership.” He has been CEO since 2014.
Moncler’s Revenues Drop 29 Percent In First Half
Moncler SpA reported \a net loss of €31.6 million in the first six months of the year as sales declined 29 percent to €403.3 million.
The Complete Paddler Acquired By Nova Craft Canoe
Chris Rath, president of Nova Craft Canoe, purchased a majority stake in The Complete Paddler, the Toronto-based paddle sports retailer.
All Good Appoints CFO
All Good, the ethically-made body care and mineral sunscreen brand, welcomed Susan Conner-Steeb as its chief financial officer.
Mavic Acquired By French Investment Group
Mavic, the French cycling components and accessories brand that was placed into receivership in May, has reportedly been acquired by the French investment group Bourrelier.
Nike Marketing Exec Joins Timberland
Timberland named Drieke Leenknegt vice president, global marketing. She was most recently Global VP of Influencer Marketing & Collaborations at Nike.
Planet Fitness To Require Face Masks In All Locations, Effective August 1
Planet Fitness, Inc. announced that members and guests will be required to wear a mask at all times while inside all open fitness centers beginning August 1. Currently, all Planet Fitness employees are required to wear masks.
Dick’s SG To Close On Thanksgiving; Extends Employee Premium Pay Through End Of Year
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced it will close all store locations and distribution centers on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020. The company also announced that store and distribution center employees will continue to receive a 15 percent pay premium through the end of the year with the challenges presented by COVID-19.
Garmin Issues Statement On Recent Outage
Garmin Ltd. announced it was the victim of a cyberattack that encrypted some of its systems on July 23, 2020. Affected systems are being restored and Garmin said it expects to return to normal operation over the next few days.
Everest.com Appoints VP Of Business Development
Everest.com, the shooting sports and outdoor gear industry’s customer-centric, community-driven, multi-merchant marketplace announced the hiring of Chris Carlberg as Vice President of Business Development.
Under Armour Execs Receive Wells Notice From SEC Linked To Accounting Probe
Under Armour Inc. in an 8K filing Monday said Kevin Plank, founder, executive chairman and brand chief, and David Bergman, CFO, have received a “Wells Notice” from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the company’s questionable accounting practices covering Q315 to Q416.
Dick’s SG Rolls Out Online BTS Campaign
Dick’s Sporting Goods has partnered with TikTok’s Nicole Laeno, actor Miles Brown and NBA Stylist Calyann Barnett on a 30-second digital spot, “Your Day Starts Here,” supporting back-to-school fashions.
Iconix Brand Group’s Debt Ratings Lowered
S&P Global Ratings downgraded the ratings of Iconix Brand Group to ‘CCC+’ from ‘B-‘ on the elevated likelihood for a debt restructuring. The outlook is negative.
Accell Group Manages Growth In First Half Despite Lockdowns
Accell Group N.V., the cycling giant based in the Netherlands, recorded a year-on-year sales growth of 53.1 percent in June, bringing first-half net sales to €676.9 million, up 4.0 percent versus last year, despite the impact of the lockdowns in March and April due to COVID-19.
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