The Colorado-based manufacturer of lightweight and packable inflatable packrafts, Kokopelli, has returned its full Kevlar X-Series Packrafts. Available again with a re-launch of the Nirvana Self-Bailing X and Rogue-Lite X. Designed as packrafts, the X-Series boats offer the best of both worlds, being stronger than their TPU constructed packrafts and lighter than the PVC ones […]
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NFHS Partners With American Youth Football
American Youth Football, Inc. (AYF), a national youth partner of the National Football League, will require all of its 50,000-plus coaches on its regional/national track to take the new, free “Football Tackling” course introduced on the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Learning Center last month.
On’s New Cloudmonster: Weird For Good Reason
On, the Swiss running brand, introduces its Cloudmonster, a shoe with more CloudTec and more cushioning than any of its previous styles. The CloudTec midsole with On’s patented technology combines with the bouncy Speedboard – a plate featured in all On shoes – with a rocker shape. The construction delivers a high-energy return during long […]
Dunlop Golf Brands Rebrands in North America
In a global alignment strategy, the sports business for Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) will be affiliated under the Dunlop brand umbrella. Currently operating as Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO, SRI’s North American sales company Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc. (RCGC), will now be doing business as Dunlop Sports Americas.
NICS Firearms Background Checks Fall Off In March
The March 2022 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) slipped 18.3 percent to 2.04 million compared to the March 2021 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 3.01 million.
Burlington Stores’ CFO To Retire
Burlington Stores Inc. announced that John Crimmins woulf retire from his position as chief financial officer on August 31, 2022, or the date his successor commences employment.
Xponential Fitness Announces Secondary Stock Offering
Xponential Fitness, Inc. announced the commencement of an underwritten public offering of 4.5 million shares of the company’s Class A common stock by certain of the c existing stockholders, affiliates of Snapdragon Capital Partners.
Former Whoop And Fitbit Executives Join CONNEQT
CardieX Limited announced the addition of Jack Seitz and Lara Rosenbaum to the executive team of CardieX’s subsidiary, CONNEQT, a new consumer health company focused on home vital signs monitors, wearables and consumer health apps.
Primary Weapons Systems Acquired By Vigilant Gear Holdings
Vigilant Gear Holdings has completed the acquisition of Primary Weapons Systems.
Nordstrom Announces Executive Leadership Team Retirements And New Appointments
Nordstrom, Inc. announced the retirements of Scott Meden, chief marketing officer (CMO), and Geevy S.K. Thomas, president of Nordstrom Rack. Nordstrom, Inc. also announced the appointments of Ken Worzel and Jamie Nordstrom to the newly created roles of chief customer officer and chief stores officer.
Nester Hosiery Appoints VP Of Finance
Nester Hosiery, the parent of the Farm to Feet sock brand, has promoted Donna Anderson to vice president of finance.
MLB Uniforms To Add Advertising Beginning In The 2023 Season
Major League Baseball (MLB) players’ uniform sleeves will sport corporate-sponsored patches beginning next season for the first time in the game’s 146-year professional history. The league confirmed that decals on batting helmets could come as early as this postseason.
Bergdorf Goodman Announces Two Executive Promotions
Bergdorf Goodman, which is owned by Neiman Marcus, announced the promotion of Cheryl Han to senior vice president of BergdorfGoodman.com and customer strategy. Melissa Xides has been promoted to senior vice president of Bergdorf Goodman stores and brand operations.
NRF Chief Economist Says Economy Has ‘Strong Momentum’
Top challenges have shifted from COVID-19 to inflation and the war in Ukraine, but the U.S. economy will continue to face uncertainties in the year ahead, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said in a statement.
Industry Veteran Joins Putterman Athletics
Putterman Athletics announced it hired Randy Futty in the newly created position as executive vice president, business development. Futty is past chairman of the USTA National Technical Committee and has served on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the American Sports Builders Association in several past years.
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