Amer Sports, the parent of Arc’teryx, Salomon and Wilson Sporting Goods, announced the promotion of Megan Porteous to the position of digital marketing director, Americas. In her new position, effective November 1, Porteous will oversee the company’s portfolio-wide transformation as an omnichannel marketing organization in the Americas region.
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About 10,000 Electric Skateboards from Yvolve Sports are being recalled. The The tire on the skateboard can deflate posing a fall hazard to the user.
Varsity Spirit Partners With Fabletics
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Sports Tech Startup Prevent Biometrics Acquires X2 Biosystems
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Hyland’s To Sponsor The California International Marathon
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Timberland Appoints Global Creative Director
Timberland appointed Christopher Raeburn to serve as global creative director for the brand.
Outdoor Research Invests With Sales Team Hires, New Technology Platform To Support Wholesale
Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based manufacturer of industry leading outdoor apparel and gear, hired Andy Burke as head of commercial sales. Burke comes to his new post from Prana, where he worked for more than six years as its national sales manager. In addition, Outdoor Research hired Dan Petersen as senior manager of corporate sales.
PlumRiver And Locally Expand Retailer Access
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Heidi Prior Joins America Outdoors As Business Development Specialist
America Outdoors, the leading association of outfitters, is pleased to introduce the newest member of the AO team, Heidi Prior, who will step into a new role as business development specialist.
Gazelle Bikes Expands Sales Team, Hires Jim Mercier As Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Gazelle Bikes, the 125-year-old Dutch brand, has bolstered the company’s sales management team with the hiring of Jim Mercier as Eastern regional sales manager to help meet the increased demand and growth goals of their line of electric bikes.
Yuba Bicycles Names Jeff Wuerthele Eastern U.S. Sales Representative
Yuba Bicycles, makers of electric and pedal powered cargo bikes, has hired Jeff Wuerthele as a sales representative for the Eastern U.S. effective immediately. Wuerthele will be responsible for developing dealer relations and consumer demand throughout the region.
VF Corp. CEO Steve Rendle Honored By Corporate Responsibility Magazine
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Technogym Sees Sales Advance 6.7 Percent In Nine Months
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Helly Hansen & American Magic To Take On The America’s Cup
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