Kind Healthy Snacks (Kind) announced the acquisition of Creative Snacks Co., a family-owned better-for-you snack manufacturer based in North Carolina. The deal represents Kind’s first acquisition.
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LVMH Invests In Streetwear Label Madhappy
Madhappy, the Los Angeles-based streetwear label, announced a $1.5 million seed round of funding. The investment was led by LVMH’s Luxury Ventures accelerator program.
Wolverine World Wide Names First Chief Merchant Officer
Wolverine World Wide Inc. on Wednesday announced the addition of veteran merchandising and branding expert Angelo Ng as the company’s first-ever chief merchant officer.
September Retail Sales Grew 4.5 Percent Over Last Year
Retail sales in September were down 0.1 percent seasonally adjusted from August but up 4.5 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said Wednesday.
Burton Snowboards Announces B Corp Certification
Snowboard maker Burton on Wednesday announced that it’s becoming a Certified B Corporation. Burton becomes the first snowboard company to receive this certification.
Beeline Bikes Sold
Beeline Bikes, which provides software that helps bike shops schedule service work and fulfill online sales, has been sold from Accell’s remaining North American portfolio, according to Bicycle Retailer.
Academy Sports Reels In Title Sponsorship Of The 50th Bassmaster Classic In 2020
Long-time B.A.S.S. sponsor Academy Sports + Outdoors has announced its title sponsorship of the 2020 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Guntersville and in Birmingham on March 6-8.
CRKT Leadership Transition
Rod Bremer, who founded CRKT (Columbia River Knife & Tool) 25 years ago, is transitioning out of the day to day operations with president Mark Schreiber assuming more responsibilities.
Genesco Appoints General Counsel
Genesco Inc. announced today that it has appointed Scott E. Becker as senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary of the company, effective October 23, 2019. He succeeds Roger Sisson who retired from Genesco earlier this year.
Report: Puma To Sign PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven, the Dutch football club, agreed to a kit deal with Puma, replacing a five-year partnership with Umbro, according to Footy Headlines.
Pure Fishing Names Jim Murphy Director Of Fly Fishing
Pure Fishing this week named Jim Murphy director of fly fishing. With 30-plus years of experience, Murphy will be taking over global product development, global marketing and North American sales.
FOX Bet Strikes Multiyear Deal With Major League Baseball
FOX Bet on Tuesday announced a new multiyear deal that makes the mobile sports betting product an Authorized Gaming Operator of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States.
Hydro Flask Appoints Creative Director
Stainless steel bottle maker Hydro Flask, a subsidiary of Helen of Troy Ltd., on Tuesday announced the addition of Dena Blevins as creative director.
The Conservation Alliance Names Brady Robinson Executive Director
The Conservation Alliance board of directors on Tuesday named Brady Robinson as the organization’s new executive director. Robinson will begin his role on November 1 replacing outgoing ED John Sterling.
Boa Opens Performance Fit Lab, Launches University Of Denver Study
Boa Technology on Tuesday announced the launch of its Performance Fit Lab at the company’s global headquarters in Denver, CO. And in partnership with the University of Denver, Boa is conducting independent scientific studies that measure the biomechanical impact of its fit solutions.
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