CCM Hockey has hired Caroline Losson as its new chief marketing officer and Marrouane Nabih as its new CFO.
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Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Celebrates 10 Years
The Skechers Foundation distributed checks for its largest-ever donations to children with special needs and education after a record-setting year at its 10th annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk, sponsored by Nickelodeon and NBC4 Southern California.
Conversation With Callaway Golf CEO Chip Brewer
Chip Brewer, President and CEO, Callaway Golf Co., spoke with SGB Media recently about the still-developing plans to grow the company’s newest asset—outdoor apparel brand Jack Wolfskin—as well as his expectations for the golf industry in 2019.
Decathlon To Open Doors To First Full-Scale U.S. Store In California
Decathlon, a globally recognized sporting goods retail brand, announced Tuesday that its first U.S.-based major brick-and-mortar store will hold its grand opening at its new Bay Area location on April 12.
Industry Reaction To President’s Signing Of Public Lands Bill
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a wide-ranging public lands bill that creates five new national monuments and expands several national parks. SGB Media is compiling reactions from business leaders and other industry stakeholders in the fight to protect public lands.
HanesBrands Announces Board of Directors Leadership Succession Plan
HanesBrands on Tuesday announced that its board of directors has approved the appointment of Ronald L. Nelson as chairman of the board effective April 23, 2019, contingent upon his re-election to the board at the company’s annual shareholder meeting to be held that day.
Ross Stores To Open 100 New Locations In 2019
Ross Stores recently opened 22 Ross Dress for Less and six dd’s Discounts stores, part of the company’s plans to add approximately 100 new stores—75 Ross and 25 dd’s Discounts locations—during fiscal 2019.
Allbirds Co-Founder To Host SiriusXM Show
SiriusXM on Tuesday announced the launch of Purpose Built, a special series hosted by Joey Zwillinger, co-founder and co-CEO of Allbirds, that features mission-oriented entrepreneurs sharing their experiences in building brands that thrive as they prioritize using their business for good.
Topgolf To Enter Small And Mid-Sized Cities Across The U.S.
Topgolf on Tuesday announced a new venue design that will expand its ability to serve and connect more guests and communities in the U.S. The company is actively seeking and evaluating development opportunities nationwide, with a focus on markets 100,000 – 500,000 in population.
PHIT Act Gets New Life
On Wednesday, March 6, PHIT Act lead sponsors, Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), reintroduced the bill in the Senate (S.680); and on Tuesday, March 12, PHIT lead sponsors, Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) and Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA) reintroduced the bill in the House (H.R. 1679).
Christy Sports Acquires Leisure Living, Expands Summer Business
Christy Sports LLC, one of the largest specialty retailers and service providers in the Western U.S., on Tuesday announced that it has acquired Leisure Living Inc., a specialty outdoor furniture retail operator based in Salt Lake City, UT. The acquisition closed on March 11; financial terms were not disclosed.
The Creators … Louisville Slugger x 2020 MLB Pro Prime Bat Series
The Creators … Louisville Slugger x 2020 MLB Pro Prime Bat Series
Helinox Updates Campaign To Enforce Patents, Intellectual Property Rights
Helinox, the designer of portable chairs, tables, cots and accessories for the outdoors, on Tuesday announced progress on its ongoing campaign to increase awareness and prevent infringement of its patents and other intellectual property rights.
Report: Modell’s Hires Restructuring Adviser
Modell’s Sporting Goods has retained Berkeley Research Group as its financial adviser to explore restructuring options, including a possible bankruptcy, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
Dick’s Sees Return To Positive Comps In Second Quarter
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported fourth-quarter earnings exceeded Wall Street’s targets. Overall earnings and sales fell in the quarter due to a calendar shift. For the full year, the leading U.S. sporting goods chain predicted consolidated same store sales to be approximately flat to an increase of 2 percent, with positive consolidated same store sales beginning in the second quarter.
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