Columbia Sportswear Co. on Monday announced that at the company’s January 24 board of directors meeting, the board appointed President and CEO Tim Boyle as chairman of the board.
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Founder Sport Group Announces Mike Seferyn As Chief Information Officer
Founder Sport Group, manufacturer of stock and custom sublimated garments for team dealers, decorators and college bookstores, announced Monday that Mike Seferyn has joined the company as chief information officer.
Court Rules For Seirus Innovation in Patent Dispute With Columbia Sportswear
Certain utility patent claims made by Columbia Sportswear Co. against Seirus Innovative Accessories Inc. were upheld as invalid by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the accessories brand announced Monday.
Coefficient Cycling Names Beverly Lucas VP Of Global Business Development
Coefficient Cycling on Monday announced the appointment of Beverly Lucas as VP of global business development.
2020 Outdoor + Snow Show Primer
As the outdoor industry descends on Denver this week for Outdoor Retailer’s newly fashioned Outdoor + Snow Show, the vibe inside Colorado Convention Center will be instantly recognizable. Despite the familiarity, however, change is in the air. SGB Executive previews this year’s show and also touches on the backdrop of a changing trade show landscape.
Conversation With Camber Outdoors’ New Executive Director Emily Newman
Emily Newman was named executive director of Camber Outdoors last September, bringing stability to an organization that had endured a tumultuous and transitional 2019. As 2020 kicks off and with Camber’s controversy behind it, Newman is determined to help the organization find a new path forward. She spoke with SGB Executive about that plan.
Nike And Adidas Remember Kobe Bryant
Nike and Adidas joined a host of others in the sports and entertainment world issuing statements honoring the legacy of Los Angeles Lakers basketball great Kobe Bryant.
360 Adventure Collective’s Executive Director, Debbie Motz, To Step Down
360 Adventure Collective, formerly Eastern Outdoor Reps Association (EORA), bids farewell to its long-time Executive Director, Debbie Motz effective March 2020. Motz will retire after more than 30 years with the organization.
Saucony Buys Digital Super Bowl Spot
Saucony, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, is running its first Super Bowl ad that will showcase its “Run for Good” brand messaging. The ad will run on Fox’s streaming platforms during the game.
2020 Super Bowl: Consumers To Spend $17.2 billion
The latest consumer spending data from NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics’ 2020 Super Bowl survey suggests this may be one of the strongest Super Bowls yet, with nearly 194 million adults saying they have plans for the big game.
Gap’s Chief Marketing Officer Steps Down
Gap’s chief marketing officer and former Adidas marketing veteran, Alegra O’Hare, has stepped down from the Gap less than a year after joining the retailer.
Five Takeaways From VF Corp.’s Earnings Call
Plenty is happening these days at VF Corp., which reported fiscal third-quarter earnings Thursday. SGB Executive highlights five takeaways from VF leadership’s comments on the earnings call, including the prioritization of M&A, the progress at Vans and what’s happening with The North Face’s latest fabric innovation.
Aisle Talk Week Of January 20
Top headlines from across the active lifestyle industry featured in SGB during the week of January 20, 2020.
Black Crows Welcomes New Partners
Black Crows, the French ski brand, recently added new operational hires and renewed its PR partnership with White Cloud Communication.
Sports Illustrated And The Hockey News Join Forces
Sports Illustrated and The Hockey News are joining forces to create and deliver national and local team-focused content to consumers across platforms covering the sport of hockey.
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