Life Fitness announced that Dan Wille will transition from chief commercial officer to the position of vice president of global marketing and product development, and Tim McCarthy and Frank van de Ven will both return to Life Fitness to assume the roles as vice president of sales, Americas and vice president of sales, international, respectively.
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Under Armour Inc. announced the appointment of Stephanie Pugliese, former CEO of Duluth Trading Company, as president, North America.
G-III Apparel Lowers Full-Year Guidance Due To Tariffs
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Founder Sport Rolls Out Two-Day Team Uniforms Delivery
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Camping World Holdings Inc. has put outdoor retail in the proverbial rear-view mirror and set its sights on selling only recreational vehicles and accessories—even as the RV market sputters along. As SGB detailed Tuesday in our August M&A Roundup, Camping World last month sold a pair of outdoor specialty retailers. Now that the company has shed some light on its larger plan, those moves are just a hint of what’s to come.
AAFA President To Step Down
The American Apparel & Footwear Association announced that Rick Helfenbein will step down from his role as president and CEO on December 31, 2019. Current Executive Vice President Stephen Lamar will become the association’s president and CEO on January 1, 2020.
Duluth Holdings CEO Resigns
Duluth Holdings Inc. (dba, Duluth Trading Company) announced that Stephanie Pugliese resigned as president and chief executive officer to pursue another opportunity. Founder Stephen L. Schlecht will reassume the role of CEO.
Nearly 40 Million Americans To Wager On The NFL During League’s 100th Season
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MLB, NTT Unveil Tech Partnership
Major League Baseball (MLB) and NTT, the Japan-based information technology company, have partnered on a multi-year partnership. The collaboration will explore and leverage advanced technology platforms, highlighted by NTT’s Ultra Reality Viewing (URV), to create new experiences for baseball fans.
Netpulse And 49ers Fit Launch Native Gym App For Apple Watch
Netpulse, an eGym Company, announced a partnership with 49ers Fit to introduce a gym companion app on Apple Watch.
Columbia Sportswear Executive Joins Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Board
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Oracle To Add More Than 25 New Pro Tennis Tournaments In U.S.
Oracle announced the creation of the Oracle Pro Series, a schedule of more than 25 new ATP, WTA and ITF World Tennis Tour professional tournaments to be held across the United States over the course of 2019 and 2020. The Oracle Pro Series will create more than 40 percent new playing opportunities in the United States for tennis professionals.
Farm to Feet Appoints Sales Teams In Mid-Atlantic And Southwest
Farm to Feet, the makers of socks, announced that the brand will be represented by DIY Outdoors in the Mid-Atlantic territory and the Sespe Group in the Southwest.
Dunkirk To Honor Kathrine Switzer
The city of Dunkirk in France will honor American long-distance running pioneer and United States Women’s Hall of Famer Kathrine Switzer on September 14-15, 2019 when the Dunkirk City Council and Mayor Patrice Vergriete officiate and dedicate “Stade d’Athlétisme Kathrine Switzer” (“Kathrine Switzer Stadium”) during official inauguration ceremonies for the athletics stadium.
Escalade Increases Stock Repurchase Program
Escalade Inc. announced that its board of directors has authorized an increase to the company’s stock repurchase program, increasing the limit from $3 million to $5 million.
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