Seirus added Brooke Turner Webster and her agency to its independent sales rep team. As principal and managing partner of Turner LTD, Turner will oversee sales in Colorado, a key territory for the company.
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Z-Man Adds and Upgrades Fishing Tackle Talent to Team
Six-year Z-Man veteran and previous sales manager Ryan Harder was promoted this past summer to brand manager. Brandon McKellar recently joined the company at its home office in Ladson, SC to backfill Harder’s former role.
Nike Opens New Store in Tokyo Focused on Running
The purpose for Nike Ginza is to serve local runners at all levels and connect them to one another. In Japan, this is channeled through competitive relay running, a passion that’s visible from late fall through winter during Ekiden season.
Vista Outdoor Gets Antitrust Nod for Ammo Business Sale
Vista Outdoor, Inc. reported that the deal to merge its sporting products business with Czechoslovak Group a.s. has cleared the antitrust clearance period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.
EXEC: Giant Group Revenues Decline 28 Percent in November
Still, the Taiwan-based bicycle manufacturing group reported good news—the November sales trend was a sequential improvement from October when the company posted a 34.4 percent revenue decline.
Puma to End Sponsorship of Israel’s National Football Team in 2024
Puma will end its sponsorship of Israel’s national football team in 2024, a decision the brand said was made before Hamas’ October 7 attack. Puma has faced boycotts over its sponsorship.
Puma Has Soccer and Chess Ambassadors Talking Strategy
Puma, the Manchester City Football Club and Chess.com launched an exclusive talk between Pep Guardiola from the football (soccer) world and Magnus Carlsen from the chess world.
Nordstrom Names Chief Information Security Officer
Nordstrom named Nicole Ford as chief information security officer. Previously, Ford was VP and CISO at Rockwell Automation, with experience guiding security transformation initiatives and developing cybersecurity programs.
Hibbett Inc. and Nike Launch 2023 Sole School Program
Hibbett | City Gear, in partnership with Nike, awarded 103 high schools and more than 2,500 students nationwide with in-kind donations, products, mentoring, and job opportunities, valued at over $650,000.
Fleet Feet Opens Ninth Store in Missouri
Fleet Feet announced a new store was opened in Jefferson City, MO, by owner/operator Nancy Yaeger, who also owns Fleet Feet Columbia. The opening marks the ninth Fleet Feet store in the state.
Jack Wolfskin CEO Makes Move to Travel Lifestyle Brand
Richard Collier tipped his hand last week when he announced on LinkedIn he would be the new CEO of luggage, travel gear and lifestyle brand Db, starting in January 2024.
Vasque Expands Product Team with Development Lead
Vasque Footwear expanded its product department hiring Austyn Dunham to lead footwear development. She is responsible for design intent, managing the construction phase and collaborating with suppliers and manufacturers through product fruition.
Arrive Recommerce Appoints Backcountry Vet as CTO
The company hired Alec Wilkins as chief technology officer. Wilkins was previously head of product and engineering at Backcountry and CPO/CTO at Overstock.com.
New Guards Group Appoints SVP/GM for Reebok Europe
The fashion group owned by Farfetch Limited hired Adidas veteran Markus Kleber as SVP/GM of Reebok Europe and Reebok Ltd. Farfetch recently announced it would not report Q3 results and canceled guidance.
SportsShoes.com Expands Marketing and Design Teams
SportsShoes.com hired ten new employees within its brand marketing, social media and design departments to support business growth and development.
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