The one-of-a-kind destination – developed by Walt Disney Imagineering in collaboration with the NBA – will feature hands-on activities that immerse guests into the world of professional basketball.
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Gear.com Launches “Lego Skier Bro” Marketing Campaign
Gear.com, a key player in the specialty outdoor retail market, on Thursday unveiled a marketing campaign around an “official partnership” with Lego Skier Bro, Aspen’s best, smallest skier.
Bookings Increase At Western Mountain Resorts
According to DestiMetrics monthly Market Briefing released Wednesday by Inntopia, as of November 30, aggregated bookings made during the month of November for arrivals from November through April are up 12.8 percent compared to the same time last year.
Title Nine Partners With OutsidePR
Title Nine, the pioneer retailer of women’s activewear, announced a partnership with OutsidePR to serve as its public relations agency of record.
Oakley Becomes A UCI Mountain Bike Official Partner
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and Oakley announced a two-year partnership starting in 2019.
Congress Fails To Reauthorize LWCF, Advance Lands Package
Last night, the 115th Congress moved closer to adjourning after failing to advance a wide-ranging and noncontroversial public lands package that had been under careful development by lawmakers for years, according to a statement from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation.
UNC Extends Deals With Nike
The University of North Carolina (UNC) announced a a 10-year extension of its contract with Nike. Nike will remain the Tar Heels’ exclusive supplier of athletic footwear and apparel through June 2028. UNC also for the first time revealed Nike’s contract with Roy Williams and other coaches.
RE/MAX Hires Former Under Armour Communications Exec
RE/MAX, one of the world’s leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, and Motto Mortgage announced the hiring of Kerry McGovern as vice president, communications.
Newell Brands Appoints WPP As Communications Partner Globally
Newell Brands has selected WPP as its communications partner for its portfolio of brands globally following a review of some of its agency relationships.
Amer Sports Buyout Begins Thursday
The consortium led by China’s Anta Sports seeking to acquire Amer Sports on December 20 commenced the voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all the issued and outstanding shares in Amer Sports Corp
Batra Group Secures Tony Hawk License
The Batra Group and Cherokee Global Brands announced a new license agreement for the Tony Hawk for apparel and accessories in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Revo Sunglasses Makes Exec Hires
Revo Sunglasses added Gabor Kereszturi as managing director, Europe and Linda Laube to the newly created role of senior vice president, business development.
Moody’s: Caleres Stock Repurchases Could Inhibit Debt Repayment
Moody’s Investors Service said that Caleres, Inc.’s recent announcement that it had completed the repurchase of the remaining shares under its 2011 share repurchase program and put in place a new share repurchase authorization is modestly credit negative but does not impact the ratings.
Batteries Plus Bulbs Appoints Former Cabela’s Exec As CEO
Batteries Plus Bulbs, the nation’s only battery, light bulb, and phone repair franchise, has named Scott Williams, former Cabela’s president, as its new chief executive officer effective January 2. Williams was president of Cabela’s from February 2016 until October 2017 prior to Cabela’s sale to Bass Pro.
Great Trango Holdings Announces New Hires
Great Trango Holdings Inc. has announced the addition of three new team members to continue the growth of the Trango family of brands. Keith Patterson joins the Trango team as sales director, Toni Leskala as product manager and Everett Russell as marketing manager.