The Topps Company Inc. announced a 2021 licensing agreement with the Nippon Professional Baseball Organization (NPB) for the production and distribution of trading cards in Japan.
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WePlayed Sports Raises $2 Million Seed Round
WePlayed Sports announced the closing of a $2 million seed round. This round of funding was led by Ryan Moore, Founder of Accomplice, with participation from other firms, including Techstars and Correlation Ventures.
Dugout Ventures Announces Strategic Addition To Board
Dugout Ventures, an early-stage investment private equity group formed by current and former professional baseball players including Nolan Ryan, Barry Larkin, David Ortiz, and strategic industry executives, announced the appointment of Dr. Prakash Patel to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Macy’s Appoints Board Members
Macy’s Inc. announced the appointment of Ashley Buchanan, chief executive officer of The Michaels Companies, and Tracey Zhen, president of Zipcar, to its board of directors.
Dimension-Polyant Cradle-To-Gate CleenTec Seal To Recognize Eco-Friendly Materials
Dimension-Polyant, a producer of sailcloth and manufacturer of X-Pac 100 percent waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags, has created a multi-tiered sustainability initiative. With the goal of minimizing its negative impact on the environment, Dimension-Polyant’s sustainability program is built around climate-neutrality, sustainably sourced materials, the longevity of its products, and recycling methods for its […]
REI To Hold #OptOutside For Seventh Year
This November, REI will once again close its 171 retail stores, distribution centers, call centers, and headquarters on Black Friday. The closures mark the seventh straight year of its #OptOutside campaign.
Decathlon Signs On As Official Partner Of Cofidis Cycling Team
Starting January 1, 2022, Decathlon will return to the professional cycling circuit with the UCI World Tour Cofidis cycling team as the official supplier of performance cycling apparel and activewear for the Cofidis men, women and para-cycling teams.
Adidas To Sponsor UEFA Women’s Champions League
Adidas signed on as the exclusive global sponsor of UEFA Women’s Champions League. This marks the first global sponsorship of the multi-year broadcast partnership between UEFA, DAZN and YouTube.
Compass Diversified Declares Third Quarter 2021 Distributions
Compass Diversified (CODI) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash distribution of 36 cents per share on the company’s common shares.
K2 Sports To Integrate Full Tilt Boots Into K2 Product Collection
K2 Sports announced its plans to integrate the Full Tilt collection of boots into the K2 product line, effective for the 2022/2023 ski season. Founded in 2006 under K2 Sports, the Full Tilt brand has been known for its 3-piece ski boot technology.
Beachbody Appoints Chief Legal Officer
The Beachbody Company Inc. announced the appointment of Blake Bilstad as chief legal officer and corporate secretary of the company.
Arc’teryx Appoints VP, Store Development
Arc’teryx announced the appointment of Chris Pelyk to VP, store development, effective immediately. In his new role, Pelyk will be responsible for overseeing the global expansion, real estate, store design, and construction of its retail stores. He was formerly senior director of store development in Asia for Lululemon.
Cardo Systems Offers Packtalk Ski System For 2021/22 Winter Season
Cardo Systems, the manufacturer of Dynamic Mesh Communication motorcycle communication devices, announced that its Packtalk Ski product line is available for the 2021/22 winter season, giving skiers and snowboarders a new way to communicate on the slopes and in the backcountry. Founded in 2003 as an early creator of Bluetooth headpieces for cell phones, Cardo […]
PrimaLoft P.U.R.E. Sets New Standard for Renewable Manufacturing Technology
PrimaLoft Inc. has been reducing the impact of its products by using recycled material, designing for circularity and developing technology that combats microplastic pollution. Now, the company is rethinking the way it manufactures its products. PrimaLoft announced developments to its PrimaLoft P.U.R.E. manufacturing platform. P.U.R.E., which stands for “Produced Using Reduced Emissions,” is a proprietary, […]
Rumpl Introduces Responsibly Sourced Merino Wool Blanket Collection
Rumpl announced it has expanded its product offering to include a Merino wool blanket collection designed for home use. “Wool blankets don’t have to be itchy. The traditional itchy wool blanket is part of a boring, stagnant category that deserves a refresh,” said Wylie Robinson, CEO and founder, Rumpl. “We are directly addressing this with the […]