Danny Coster, GoPro Inc.’s VP of Design, left the company earlier this year, according to Bloomberg.
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Topgolf And Golf Scope Partner To Launch Virtual Reality Game
Topgolf Media, a division of Topgolf Entertainment Group, has partnered with Golf Scope to introduce Pro Putt by Topgolf on Oculus Quest.
SquadLocker Appoints Chief Revenue Officer
SquadLocker, a leading uniform and custom team gear provider, appointed Jeanne Hopkins as chief revenue officer. Previously, she was chief marketing officer at travel management company Lola.com.
Afterpay Offers COVID-19 Support To Retail Community
Afterpay is teaming up with A Common Thread, an initiative led by Vogue and the CFDA, which raises funds and awareness for the American fashion community and Baby2Baby, which provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities.
ISPO To Launch Digital Live Conference
ISPO has developed a digital live conference, ISPO Re.Start Days, for the sports and outdoor industry. The event, to be held between June 30 and July 1, will offer orientation for the “new normality” during and after COVID-19.
NHL Announces Plan To Return Straight Into The Playoffs
he National Hockey League (NHL) announced a 24-team playoff format that was accepted by the NHL Players’ Association, becoming the largest North American professional sports league to announce definitive plans for a return.
Igloo To Hire Up To 500 To Support Strong Demand
As a direct result of growing demand, Igloo announced it will be looking to fill up to 500 temporary manufacturing positions in its Katy, TX-based plant.
Yeti Appoints Tracey Brown To Board Of Directors
Yeti Holdings Inc. announced its Board of Directors has appointed Tracey D. Brown, chief executive officer of the American Diabetes Association, as an independent director, effective immediately.
Descente’s Revenues Sink In Fiscal Year
Descente Ltd. reported sales dropped 12.6 percent in its fiscal year ended March 31, to Japanese ¥124.6 billion ($11.6 bn).
OBIT: Dick Lipsey
Richard “Dick” Lipsey, founder, president, and CEO of SBRnet with a long career in supporting research for the sporting goods industry, passed away on May 15, 2020 at the age of 89. Lipsey underwent bypass surgery for a heart attack and was set to return home when he contracted COVID-19.
Consumer Confidence Ticks Up In May
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index held steady in May, following a sharp decline in April. The Index now stands at 86.6 (1985=100), up from 85.7 in April.
Thor Industries Releases RV Consumer Survey Report
A survey of RV owners and prospective owners across North America found that 94 percent of consumers still plan to vacation in 2020. The survey from Thor Industries, a leading maker of motorhomes and campers, explored changes in RV consumer travel and purchase intent since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
360 Adventure Collective Cancels Summer Expos In Mid-Atlantic And New England Regions
360 Adventure Collective has decided to cancel the 2020 New England and Mid-Atlantic regional trade shows due to safety concerns related to the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Mouthguard Club Lands $1M Venture Capital Investment
Retainer Club, a subscription retainer service, and Mouthguard Club, which provides athletes with custom-designed mouthguards, announced the closing of a $1 million venture capital investment from Will Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on companies at the intersection of sports and technology.
Vida Shoes To Undergo Corporate Restructuring
Vida Shoes International, a licensee of fashion footwear brands, said it made the difficult decision to streamline teams throughout its operation with layoffs and temporary salary reductions. The announcement comes on the heels of COVID-19 as companies across industries are facing cost-cutting measures.
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