Sporting goods retailer Hibbett Sports Inc. announced Friday that Scott J. Bowman, SVP and CFO, is resigning effective April 26, 2019, to pursue another opportunity.
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RECALL: Vivitar Massage Balls
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Nike Signs Naomi Osaka
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Avid4 Adventure Launches New Educator/School Staff Discount Program for all Summer 2019 Camps
Boulder, Colo.: Living in spectacular states like Colorado, California or Oregon, it’s easy to be passionate about getting outdoors to improve our lives. And of course, as parents, getting our kids outdoors at a young age is perhaps even more important. We all want to do our best to inspire, teach and motivate our children […]
Avid4 Adventure Launches New Educator/School Staff Discount Program for all Summer 2019 Camps
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Behind The Deal: Volcom Gets Fresh Start With ABG
Volcom CEO Todd Hymel takes SGB behind the deal of the company’s sale to Authentic Brands Group, including why the name of Volcom’s new operating entity, Liberated Brands, was not about breaking free from its former parent but rather an homage to the brand’s surf, skate and snow roots. Here’s what he said about that and more.
Duluth Holdings Lowers Guidance On Q4 Miss
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Light & Motion Adds Industry Veterans To Sales And Marketing Team
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Wilson Sporting Goods Partners With Factory Athletics
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. announced Thursday it has entered into an exclusive supplier agreement with Factory Athletics, which provides youth and high school athletes with instruction, skill development and guidance through the college recruiting process.
Schuylkill Valley Sports Hires Doug Eastman
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IMF Study Finds Tariffs Can’t Fix Trade Problems
New research from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) finds that if the U.S. and China raise tariffs to 25 percent on all goods traded between the two countries, the U.S. economy would lose between 0.3 and 0.6 percent in growth, the Chinese economy would lose between 0.5 and 1.5 percent, and global growth would slow by 0.1 and 0.2 percent.
Coros Wearables To Sponsor Lake Sonoma 50
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Longstreth Sporting Goods Hires Director Of Field Hockey
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Adidas Partners With Beyoncé
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