PrimaLoft Promotes Chris Humphris To SVP Of Global Sales

Material technology provider PrimaLoft Inc. on Friday announced the promotion of Chris Humphris to the position of senior vice president, global sales. This represents a strategic move to align North American, European and Asian sales efforts for the company.

Vail Resorts Seeing Total Skier Visits Decline

Vail Resorts Inc. reported season-to-date total skier visits were down 7.8 percent compared to the prior year season-to-date period. The company continues to expect EBITDA for fiscal year 2020 to be within past guidance given strong season pass sales and the recently improved conditions at Whistler Blackcomb and Stevens Pass.

Taurus Names New CEO

Taurus announced that its board of directors has appointed Bret Vorhees as chief executive officer of Taurus Holdings, Inc., which encompasses Taurus USA, Rossi and Heritage Manufacturing product lines.

Target’s Holiday Comps Miss Plan

Target reported same-store sales were up 1.4 percent for the holiday season, below the chain’s forecast of 3 to 4 percent growth and well below holiday 2018’s 5.7 percent comp performance. 

Could Nike’s Vaporfly Shoe Be Banned?

Reports say that World Athletics, track and field’s governing body, might ban from competition Nike’s Vaporfly shoes, which the world’s fastest marathoners—Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei—each wore in their record-setting races.

Emerald Expositions Appoints CFO

Emerald Expositions Events Inc., the parent of Surf Expo, Outdoor Retailer and other trade shows, announced that David Doft will become its chief financial officer.

Fanatics Signs 10-Year Partnership With Notre Dame

Fanatics has formed a 10-year alliance with the University of Notre Dame to become the university’s primary apparel, headwear, and hard goods partner starting in January 2021. The Notre Dame athletics’ apparel partnership with Under Armour will remain unchanged.