Big 5 Sporting Goods reported Robert Galvin, who was just named CEO of Iconix Brand Group, has resigned from the company’s board of directors.
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Moody’s Affirms Bass Pro’s Ratings On Cabela’s Progress
Moody’s affirmed the ratings of Bass Pro after due to improving margins as synergies from the company’s merger with Cabela’s have arrived ahead of plan. Bass Pro’s debt repayments have also been higher than expected since the acquisition closed.
Nordica Appoints Marketing And Sales Support Specialist
Nordica announced the hiring of Joe Cavallaro as the company’s marketing and sales support specialist.
RECALL: Adidas Kids Swimwear
Adidas announced a voluntary recall of kids’ swimwear products of the Infinitex 3-Stripe range.
Under Armour Signs Two NBA Rookies: Mo Bamba And Hamidou Diallo
Under Armour signed Orlando Magic rookie center Mo Bamba and Oklahoma City Thunder rookie guard Hamidou Diallo.
Play It Again Sports Parent Sees Robust Q3 Profit Gain
Winmark Corporation, the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income for the quarter ended September 29, 2018 of $8.36 million, or $2.01 per share, compared to $5.86 million, or $1.36, in the third quarter of 2017.
Lululemon To Sponsor Kansas City Marathon
The Kansas City Marathon presented by Garmin has entered into an apparel partnership with Lululemon.
Sisu Mouthguards Extends Partnership With US Lacrosse
US Lacrosse has announced a multi-year extension with Sisu Mouthguards as the official mouthguard of US Lacrosse and Team USA. Sisu has been a partner of US Lacrosse since 2016.
New Footwear Legislation Now In Effect
According to a trade alert sent out Wednesday by Rich Harper of the Outdoor Industry Association, legislation supported by OIA that will lower costs on certain outdoor footwear products officially went into effect on Saturday, October 13.
OIA Announces Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Education Schedule
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the nonprofit trade association for the outdoor industry, released the Outdoor University education schedule for Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.
Winnebago’s Q4 Earnings Climb 19.5 Percent
Winnebago Industries, which earlier this year entered the marine segment with the company’s acquisition of Chris-Craft, reported earnings rose 19.5 percent in the fourth quarter ended August 25 on a 17.9 percent revenue gain.
Wilson Sporting Goods Partners With Recycleballs
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. and RecycleBalls announced they are partnering to collect, recycle and repurpose tennis balls across the United States. The Wilson/RecycleBalls partnership aims to recycle 20 million tennis balls in the U.S. over the next three years.
Fisher + Baker More Than Doubles Retailers, Expands Workforce
Fisher + Baker has more than doubled the amount of retailers carrying the company’s versatile line of premium menswear in 2018, as well as expanded the company’s staff in marketing and product management.
Nike And U.S. Olympic Committee Launch Online Training Tool For Coaches
Nike and the United States Olympic Committee, as part of the committee’s commitment to Project Play 2020, announced the release of How to Coach Kids, a free, 30-minute training course on coaching kids ages 12 and under.
Under Armour’s HR Chief Joins Talent Agency
Kerry Chandler, chief HR officer for Under Armour since 2015, has joined Endeavor, the talent agency based in Los Angeles.
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