Topgolf Entertainment Group continues its global expansion by entering into a franchise agreement with Sports Entertainment Asia, H.K. Limited (SEAL) with plans to open venues in Greater China (comprising Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) and the Philippines.
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Survey Finds Esports Growth Brings Investment Surge and Expanding Revenue Sources
With esports revenues and viewership mounting, industry insiders believe the market is poised for continued growth as investors increasingly jump in, revenue sources evolve and technology rapidly advances. That’s according to the second annual Esports Survey of more than 200 executives conducted by law firm Foley & Lardner LLP and The Esports Observer.

Adidas Partners With Prada
The Italian luxury-goods house, Prada and Adidas have joined forces to start a new collaborative journey.
Volcom To Become Official Apparel Partner Of U.S. Snowboarding Team
Volcom signed an agreement to become the official apparel sponsor of the U.S. Snowboard team. Volcom will replace Burton.

Mizuno’s Earnings In Half Boosted By Americas
Helped by improved profitability in the Americas region, Mizuno reported net income rose 21.7 percent in the half despite a 1.7 percent sales decline.
Alibaba Breaks Singles Day Record
Alibaba set a sales record on Singles Day, the world’s largest 24-hour shopping event.

Adidas To End Speedfactory Operations In Germany And U.S. in 2020
Adidas announced that production at the two Speedfactories in Ansbach, Germany, and Atlanta, GA will be discontinued as of April 2020. The Speedfactory technology, however, will not be abandoned: Adidas said it will be used to produce sneakers at two suppliers in Asia.
Summit Golf Brands Announces New Sales Leadership In Australia And New Zealand
Summit Golf Brands (SGB) announced a partnership between the company and Michael Barry. The partnership, effective immediately, will have Barry and his team of seven sales professionals represent all of the SGB’s brands (Fairway & Greene, Zero Restriction, B Draddy and EP New York) to leading clubs, resorts and corporations in Australia and New Zealand.
OnCore Golf Appoints John Calabria As Senior Technical Advisor
Buffalo-based OnCore Golf Technology, Inc. announced that John Calabria has been named the firm’s senior technical advisor and has taken on an expanded leadership role in the company’s development, design, and manufacture of best-in-class golf balls.
Lululemon Partners With WSL For Championship Tour Finale
Lululemon has signed on as the new title partner of the World Surf League (WSL) Women’s Championship Tour (CT) finale that takes place in Maui’s Honolua Bay.
Global Sales Guys Hires Sasha Dietschi-Cooper
Global Sales Guys, the Denver based global sales agency, announced that it is teaming up with outdoor industry veteran, Sasha Dietschi-Cooper.
Silva Restructures U.S. Sales
Silva, makers of quality compasses and headlamps, has consolidated its sales and distribution efforts in the United States.
Alpacka Raft Appoints Marketing Director
Alpacka Raft, the maker of packrafts, announced the appointment of Emily Ledergerber as director of marketing.
Mayfly Outdoors Acquires Airflo
Mayfly Outdoors, the manufacturer of premium fly-fishing products, announced that it completed its acquisition of international fly line manufacturer, Airflo.
Hydro Flask Promotes Alan Kissell To VP Of Sales, North America
Hydro Flask, an award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and soft good innovations and a Helen of Troy Limited company, promoted Alan Kissell to the newly created role of Hydro Flask vice president of sales, North America.