Hydro Flask announced that Scott Alann will retire as global general manager for the brand. Allan’s retirement will take effect on March 1, 2020. Allan was named president and CEO of Hydro Flask in 2012, and has served as general manager since 2016.
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Pittsburgh Top City For Football Fans
Pittsburgh topped WalletHub’s annual ranking of the best cities for football fans for the second year in a row. Coming in second was Boston, followed by Dallas, Green Bay and New York in the top five.
Sortis Holdings Launches $10M Growth Venture Fund
Sortis Holdings Inc., a Portland, Oregon-based alternative investment fund manager, launched Sortis Growth Venture Fund. The $10 million fund is a hybrid venture capital and consumer-focused private equity fund dedicated to accelerating the speed at which rising consumer brands can reach their full potential.
Play It Again Sports Parent Announces Governance Changes
Winmark Corporation, the parent of Play It Again Sports, announced that current executive chairman, John L. Morgan, 78, will retire as a director and as executive chairman, effective March 1, 2020.
Nike Facing SEC Investigation Over Illicit Payments, Jury Told
Nike Inc. is facing a probe from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over illicit payments to elite youth basketball players, according to a lawyer for Micheal Avenatti, the celebrity lawyer facing trial for allegedly trying to extort millions of dollars from Nike, according to Bloomberg News.
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show Kicks Off This Week
Here in Denver, CO we’re having great weather for the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show. SGB Executive is reporting Live from the show floor starting today, Day 1, through Friday, January 31. We’re available for interviews and comments or reach out to us at editor@sgbonline.com. We look forward to seeing you in the aisles!
J. Crew Names Former Victoria’s Secret Executive Its CEO
J.Crew Group Inc. appointed Jan Singer to serve as chief executive officer. Singer most recently served as CEO of Victoria’s Secret Lingerie and previously held leadership positions at Nike and Spanx.
Penn National Gaming To Acquire Barstool Sports
Penn National Gaming, a regional gambling operator, has reached an agreement to acquire Barstool Sports, the controversial digital sports publisher. The deal values the Boston-based sports blog at $450 million.
Milliken Finalizes Acquisition Of Borchers
Milliken & Company has formally acquired Borchers Group Limited, a global specialty chemicals company known for its coating additives and specialty catalyst solutions from The Jordan Company, L.P.
Esports Learning Platform Secures $5M Funding Round
ProGuides, an esports learning platform, announced a $5 million seed funding round led by M13 with participation from previous pre-seed investors Amplify LA, Quest Venture Partners, and the GFR Fund.
USA Triathlon Board Of Directors Elects 2020 Officers
The USA Triathlon Board of Directors announced the re-election of three of its members to officer seats — Jacqueline McCook as president, Joel Rosinbum as vice president and Kevin Haas as treasurer — and the election of Keri Serota as secretary.
Stephen Bebis Joins CEO Coaching International
Stephen Bebis, the founder of Golf Town and former head of Sports and Recreation, has become the newest partner and coach of CEO Coaching International, a leadership development consultancy.
Outdoor Foundation Study: America Is Becoming An Indoor Nation
Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), released the latest Outdoor Participation Report, showing that just under half the U.S. population does not participate in outdoor recreation at all.
Unifi’s Q2 Sales Increase 1.1 Percent
Unifi Inc., the producer of recycled and synthetic yarns, reported operating earnings improved in the second quarter ended December 29 as sales increased 1.1 percent Unifi slightly lowered its full-year earnings guidance as results were impacted by “softer-than-expected U.S. demand in certain categories, along with global market pricing pressures.”
Report: Nike’s Vaporfly Won’t Face Ban
The World Athletics organization, which governs most international track and field events, will not be imposing a blanket ban on Nike’s Vaporfly running shoes, according to a report in the Guardian. But the international governing body is expected to announce “a temporary suspension of any new shoe technology until after the Tokyo Olympics.”
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