Uncharted Names Brad Drennan Director of Consumer Experience

Uncharted Supply Co., makers of full-package emergency preparedness systems, has named Brad Drennan as director of consumer experience, where he will use his experience in sales and customer-centric roles to further drive customer satisfaction and achieve brand goals for 2018.

Dick’s Touts Growth Opportunities In Footwear And Apparel

Speaking last week at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Consumer and Retail Technology Conference, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ officials elaborated on its exit from the fitness tracker category and challenges in firearms. But much of its presentation was spent discussing growth opportunities on the footwear and apparel side with brands including Nike, Adidas, Brooks and Patagonia as well as its numerous private labels.

Crocs Brings Back Drew Barrymore Campaign

The second year of the “Come As You Are” marketing campaign is led by a feature film-inspired musical starring a singing and dancing Drew Barrymore, with versions featuring the brand’s global celebrity cast.

NSGA Sports Participation Study Shows Mixed Performance

Early figures from the 2018 edition of the NSGA’s Sports Participation showed continued participation gains in Open Water Sports and Outdoor Activities while declines were suffered in Team Sports, Fitness Activities, Shooting Sports and Indoor Games.

USA Basketball, NBA Set New Rules, Standards For Youth Basketball

USA Basketball and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a set of guidelines for youth basketball designed to enhance helping beginning players learn the fundamentals of the game. They include smaller basketballs, lower rims, no zone defense and no three-point scoring for players 11 years old and younger.