The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation announced it is awarding Top Prospects Baseball facility in Los Angeles a $10,000 Sports Matter grant in partnership with pro football player DeSean Jackson, an ambassador for United Sports Brands – parent company of Shock Doctor, McDavid, and Cutters.
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Burley Beefs Up Product And Marketing Team
Burley, the specialist in transport gear, announced the addition of Katie Thompson as product development and manufacturing manager and Kim Marek as marketing manager to their team.
Decathlon To Acquire Hockey Brand Dita
French sports manufacturer and retailer Decathlon has reached an agreement on the acquisition of the hockey brand Dita from All Weather Sports.
Pelican International Appoints New CEO
Pelican International Inc., the maker of kayaks, stand up paddleboards, canoes, pedal boats, and fishing boats based in Quebec, said Danick Lavoie has accepted the position of CEO.
The NFL And Amazon Web Services Partner On Player Health And Safety
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company, and the National Football League (NFL) announced a new partnership with a goal of advancing player health and safety using AWS’s portfolio of services and expertise.
Manchester United And Alibaba Group Announce New Partnership
Manchester United announced a new partnership with Alibaba Group that will bring exclusive rights to club content in China to Alibaba’s ecosystem for the first time, further extending the club’s engagement with its massive Chinese fanbase.
RECALL: Trek Super Commuter+ 8S
About 2,840 Trek Super Commuter+ 8S bikes are being recalled, according to a statement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Aisle Talk Week Of December 2
Top headlines from across the active lifestyle industry featured in SGB during the week of December 2, 2019.
AOBC: 2020 Election Not Impacting Firearms Demand – Yet
James Debney, the CEO of Smith & Wesson parent company American Outdoor Brands Corp., told analysts on this week’s earnings call that while the 2020 presidential election has not yet had an impact on firearms demand, that could change in the run-up to next November.
Genesco Lifts Full-Year Guidance On Journeys’ Q3 Momentum
Genesco Inc. raised its outlook for the year after reporting third-quarter profit and same-store sales rose above expectations.
Among its segments, same-store sales grew 4 percent at Journeys and improved 3 percent for Schuh while falling 6 percent at Johnston & Murphy.
Report: Kering In Talks To Acquire Moncler
Kering, the parent of Gucci and Balenciaga, is in exploratory talks to acquire the Italian skiwear brand Moncler, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Johnson Outdoors’ Q4 Revenues Leap 14 Percent
Johnson Outdoors reported a 14 percent jump in sales for the fourth quarter ended and 3 percent in the fiscal year ended September 27.
Former Iconix Brand CEO Charged With Accounting Fraud
Neil Cole, Iconix Brand Group’s founder and former CEO, has been charged with accounting fraud while Seth Horowitz, Iconix’s former COO, pled guilty to related charges.
Adidas Partners With Fresno State Athletics
Fresno State Athletics announced that Adidas will replace Nike as its official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand in a 6-year partnership through the 2026 season. The agreement is effective June 1, 2020.
True Sports Acquires Aerotech Golf Shafts
True Sports, the parent of True Temper, Project X and ACCRA, has acquired Aerotech Golf, a designer and distributor of high-end composite golf shafts.
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