OBIT: Duncan Finigan

Duncan Finigan, global head of brand management and marketing at Oofos, died on May 26 after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was 59.

First Diversity-Focused “Breakthrough Series” Event Of 2019 To Be Held At The Jackie Robinson Training Complex June 7-9, 2019

MLB and USA Baseball have invited approximately 60 top high school baseball players to development experience as part of a series of similar camps through June and July. Highlights of the cost-free event include elite instruction from former major leaguers, showcase games, visit to Marlins Park, and guest speakers. Below are details for the first […]

J.C. Penney Appoints GMM, Women’s Apparel

J. C. Penney Company Inc. announced that Victor Ejarque Lopez, formerly at Guess, has been named senior vice president, general merchandise manager for women’s apparel, reporting to Michelle Wlazlo, chief merchandising officer.

Asics Introduces Campaign For Global Running Day

Asics will collaborate with Asics Runkeeper app on a #DearShoes social giveaway and in-app challenge to celebrate Global Running Day (June 5) in the U.S. Events will also be held at nearly 50 U.S. Asics stores and outlets.

Life Time Partners With Hoka One One

Life Time, the fitness club, and Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, announced a multi-faceted partnership “to empower people in all aspects of their health journey.” The companies will work together on a number of activations, starting with one around Global Running Day.

Riddell Kicks Off Fifth-Annual Smarter Football Program

Riddell unveiled Peoria High School as its Team of the Future to celebrate the launch of its 2019 Smarter Football program. Riddell and Peyton Manning will select 10 grant winners for 2019 with Manning donating Riddell’s InSite impact monitoring technology to all winning programs.

O. Mustad & Son Acquires TUF-Line From Western Filament

O. Mustad & Son, a Norwegian-based manufacturer and marketer of fishing hooks and accessories, has acquired TUF-Line, the recreational fishing line business of Western Filament, a Grand Junction, CO-based provider of synthetic fiber materials. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.