Lacrosse Unlimited Appoints EVP Of Institutional Sales

Lacrosse Unlimited announced that Sean Haggerty has been brought on as executive vice president of institutional sales. Haggerty comes to Lacrosse Unlimited from BEA Partners where he led external strategic sales and marketing initiatives.

Tariffs Hit Helen Of Troy’s Outlook But Company Still Bullish On China

Declining e-commerce business in China prompted Hydro Flask parent company Helen of Troy Ltd. to reduce its full-year sales outlook. The softness, a result of the ongoing trade war with China, might have dampened an otherwise strong third quarter performance, but it didn’t diminish the company’s long-term view of China as a key marketplace.

Adidas Extends Stock Buyback Program

Adidas announced the start of the second tranche of its current multi-year share buyback program announced in March 2018. The company intends to repurchase own shares worth around €800 million in 2019.

Suunto Launches Partner Program To Expand Its Digital Ecosystem

Suunto, a global leader in sports watches, dive computers and precision instruments, has announced the new Suunto Partner Program, inviting interested companies to join Suunto’s growing digital ecosystem. By opening the Suunto Cloud API, companies can join existing partners, like Strava and TrainingPeaks, to connect, engage and support Suunto’s network of engaged sports enthusiasts through the Suunto App.

Retail Imports Level Off After Rush To Beat Tariffs

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports have slowed down after a months-long rush to beat increased tariffs on goods from China, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

ClearSports Appoints Ed Brown Chairman

ClearSports, the producer of the  ClearSports golf ball, announced the appointment of Ed Brown, former president and CEO of Patron Spirits International, as chairman to its board of directors.

Velocity Outdoor Appoints Dayne Lester VP Of Archery Products

Velocity Outdoor on Tuesday announced the promotion of Dayne Lester to the new role of vice president of archery products. In this role, Lester will manage innovation and sales strategy for Velocity Outdoor’s archery brands, Ravin Crossbows and CenterPoint Archery, ensuring continued leadership of the crossbow market. Lester comes to Velocity Outdoor as part of the recent acquisition of Ravin Crossbows.

Buck Knives Partners with Taylor Guitars

Buck Knives, leader in sports cutlery, is excited to partner with Taylor Guitars, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium acoustic guitars, and take part in their efforts using a sustainable supply model for genuine Ebony handles on its key heritage products.