The Ironman Foundation, the non-profit associated with The Ironman Group, announced Rock This Town as the new charitable program for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.
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Escalade CEO Announces Intent To Retire
Escalade Inc. announced that David L. Fetherman has informed the Escalade Board of Directors of his intent to retire from his position as the company’s president and CEO. Pending the hiring of his replacement, Fetherman has agreed to continue to serve as president and CEO through this transition period.
Hylete Postpones IPO
Hylete Inc., an online seller of fitness apparel and gear based in San Diego, said it has postponed its previously announced initial public offering. Hylete will continue to evaluate the timing for the proposed offering as market conditions develop.
Let’s Do This Secures $15 Million In Funding Round
Let’s Do This, an online marketplace for endurance sporting events, announced a $15 million Series A round, led by the EQT Ventures with participation from existing investors NFX, Y Combinator, Richard Oldfield, and Paddy Dear.
More Than 165 Million Expected To Shop Over Five-Day Thanksgiving Weekend
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October Retail Sales Grew 4.2 Percent
Retail sales in October increased 0.2 percent seasonally adjusted over September and were up 4.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said.
Sam’s Club Appoints New President And CEO
Walmart Inc. appointed Kath McLay as president and CEO of Sam’s Club.
Eddie Bauer Signs Carla Perez And Angela Hawse To Guide And Athlete Team
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Dick’s Chief E-Commerce And Supply Chain Officer Joins Michaels
The Michaels Companies Inc., the arts and crafts retail chain, appointed Vidya Jwala as chief customer officer (CCO). Jwala was Dick’s Sporting Goods’ chief e-commerce and supply chain officer from August 2018 to November 2019.
Zappos.com Introduces Goods For Good Platform
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Gert Boyle Celebration Of Life To Be Held On December 5
The family of Gert Boyle, former chair of Columbia Sportswear Company, will host a Celebration of Life in her honor on December 5, 2019. The event will be held at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, OR.
Dick’s Appoints Anne Fink To Board
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. announced that Anne Fink, president, global foodservice for PepsiCo, has been named to its Board of Directors.
Nike Appoints Thasunda Brown Duckett To Board
Nike Inc. announced that Thasunda Brown Duckett, CEO of Chase Consumer Banking, has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. Duckett represents the fourth woman on Nike’s current 14-member board.
DPS Skis Announces Changes To Global Sales Team
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