The International Surfing Association (ISA) has confirmed the appointment of Federico Ferroni as their new marketing and media manager.
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Russell Athletic Partners With Alphabroder
Russell Athletic announced a partnership with Alphabroder, the distributor of imprintable sportswear and accessories in North America. Through this partnership, an assortment of core styles from Russell Athletic will be available at five distribution centers between California, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

Orvis Hires Chief People Officer
Orvis announced that Rebecca Jones was hired as chief people officer, effective October 18, 2021. In this new position, Jones is providing executive oversight for its HR department, focused on employee engagement, support, development, training, and growth within the organization.
Victory Archery Continues Partnership With RubLine Marketing
Victory Archery has renewed its partnership with RubLine Marketing.
Sentinel Capital Partners Acquires Controlled Products
Sentinel Capital Partners, a private equity firm, announced its acquisition of Controlled Products, a manufacturer and distributor of synthetic turf products for landscape, sports, commercial, and specialty applications.
VF Corporation Publishes Sustainability & Responsibility Report
VF Corp. published its latest Made for Change Sustainability and Responsibility Report, which highlights its achievements to date, including progress toward science-based targets.

CEP Compression Introduces Ski Collection
CEP Compression, a manufacturer of performance compression socks and sportswear, announced the launch of its Ski Collection of socks and base layers. The offering features medical-grade compression socks, including Thermo and Thermo Merino, Ski Touring and Ultralight options and made with a blend of materials and advanced fibers. “Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned skier, […]

DXLAB Collaborates With Local Artist On Limited-Edition Slip On Boot
Deckers X Lab announced it has partnered with local weaver and French artist Nadine Marchal to create a limited-edition slip-on shearling boot. Designed and woven on a manual loom in France, the textile panel in the forefoot of the boot features hand-dyed recycled wool yarns. Every shoe made is unique and the newest edition to […]

BOTE Welcomes Juli Hernandez As Ambassador
Juli Hernandez surfer, skater, and pioneer of board sports for women added BOTE Ambassador to her resume. As a contestant on the ABC series, The Ultimate Surfer, Juli brought awareness to women in the board sports community with a goal to inspire others to pursue their passions. She also has her own foundation, Camp Grommett, […]

Thule’s Vancouver Store To Open In December
Thule announced it would open its first brand store in Canada in West Vancouver, BC. This 2,000-square-foot retail store will showcase all its product categories and will open in December 2021.

Unifi Announces Strong First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results
Unifi Inc. reported earnings more than doubled in the first quarter ended September 26 as sales grew 38.5 percent. The producer of recycled and synthetic yarns raised its outlook for the year.

VF Corp. Appoints VP, Investor Relations
VF Corporation announced the appointment of Allegra Perry to vice president, investor relations, effective January 2022. Perry will report to VF’s chief financial officer, Matt Puckett.

JCPenney Appoints CEO
JCPenney announced the appointment of Marc Rosen as chief executive officer, effective November 1, 2021. He most recently led the Americas regions for Levi Strauss.

Hoka To Sponsor UTMB World Series
Hoka, a division of Deckers Brands, has formed a multi-year partnership to become the technical footwear and apparel partner of the UTMB World Series.
Dead Air Silencers Appoints VP
Dead Air Silencers, based in Kamas, UT, announced the hiring of Rod Cleveland as vice president. Cleveland was most recently head of sales for Kimber Firearms.