Running footwear brand Altra on Tuesday announced Andrew Conley as its director of global product. He will lead all of Altra’s global product efforts, from design to development and merchandising. VF Corp. bought Altra in 2018.
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Gresvig Rebrands All Stores To Intersport
Gresvig AS, a leading sports retailer in Norway, will consolidate its stores under the Intersport brand and build a closer partnership with Intersport International, the world’s leading sporting goods retailer.
Elderid Appoints Reps For Western Canada
Elderid North America announced a new partnership with Sasso Vertical Sales.
Flywheel To Close 11 Studios
Flywheel Sports, the spin chain, is closing 11 of its 42 locations. The closings were reported in an e-mail to membership holders.
Hestra Doubles Its U.S. Footprint, Adds Key Hires
Hestra, the 83-year-old Swedish glove maker, has relocated its USA headquarters to a newly constructed 32,000 square foot space in Arvada, CO, and added three key hires as it continues to scale its U.S. business.
Stephen Curry Partners With Howard University To Launch First Division I Golf Program
Six-time NBA All-Star and Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation co-founder, Stephen Curry, announced his commitment to Howard University, with a pledge to support the establishment of the university’s first NCAA Division 1 golf program for the next six years.
Brooks To Offer Same-Day Delivery To Runners
Brooks Running Co. and Locally on Monday announced they will partner to launch same-day delivery to runners in 10 markets across the U.S. beginning August 22, helping get performance running product onto feet and into hands fast.
Doug Sanders Talks Up MSR’s 50th Anniversary
Twenty-nineteen marks the 50th anniversary of Seattle-based Mountain Safety Research (MSR), which got its start not with a break-through product but a newsletter that raised awareness about climbing equipment safety. Doug Sanders talks to SGB Executive about the unorthodox start as well as MSR’s ongoing commitment to defying the status quo in equipment design.
Throw-Away Plastic Through The Artist’s Lens
An art medium refers to the materials that artists use to create a work of art. Many people around the world are working to save our oceans and waterways, including contemporary artists. Through art, they are creating powerful statements that pay homage to the beauty of the sea and marine habitat but also show the devasting […]
Freemotion Promotes Two Key Members
Freemotion, the commercial division of Icon Health & Fitness, promoted former vice president of sales, Americas, Chris McGill, to vice president of global sales and previous national account manager, Marcy Spaulding, to director of sales for North America.
Former Adidas Exec Lawrence Norman Joins FanWide As Advisor
FanWide, a startup dedicated to building sports fans communities, added former Adidas VP and general manager, Lawrence Norman, as an advisor to help with business development and team strategy.
PlayMakar Teams Up With NFL Dallas Cowboys’ Kavon Frazier
PlayMakar Inc., the sports recovery and muscle stimulator products company, has announced the addition of NFL free safety, Kavon Frazier, to their roster of sponsored athletes.
Thule’s CFO Announces Resignation
Thule Group AB on Monday announced that Lennart Mauritzson has informed that he will leave his position as CFO of Thule Group to take on the role as CEO of the privately owned family company Backahill AB in Ängelholm, Sweden.
Canada Goose Announces Election Of Directors, Reappointment Of Auditor
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. held its annual meeting of shareholders on August 15, 2019. All the nominees for election as directors listed in the Company’s management information circular dated July 2 were elected by a majority of the votes cast by shareholders virtually present or represented by proxy at the meeting.
Banana Republic Introduces Rental Subscription Service For Women
Banana Republic has announced the launch of Style Passport, an online subscription service that provides unlimited access to its women’s apparel collection.
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