100% has appointed Mike Wilson as marketing manager. Wilson most recently served as a marketing and public relations agent for Look Cycles and Corima Wheels in their return to North American direct distribution. Prior to that, he served as North American Brand Manager for Mavic and Suunto, two brands in the Amer Sports portfolio.
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Implus Acquires RockTape
Implus, the market leader in athletic, fitness and outdoor accessories, announced the acquisition of RockTape, a leading provider of kinesiology tape, medical education and other health and wellness products.
AAFA Lists Certain Amazon Marketplaces in Notorious Markets Submission to USTR
The American Apparel & Footwear Association included certain Amazon marketplaces in the company’s submission to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) identifying foreign markets that facilitate the sale of counterfeits.
College Hoops Corruption Trial Gets Under Way
The first trial tied to the FBI’s investigation into corruption throughout college basketball started on Tuesday. A lawyer representing James Gatto, Adidas’ former director of global sports marketing, asserted that her client’s payments to the families of top high school basketball players violated NCAA rules, but those rules “are not the laws of this country.”
Toys R Us Cancels Bankruptcy Auction, Plots Comeback
According to documents filed in bankruptcy court, Toys R Us’ lenders cancelled the bankruptcy auction of intellectual property assets after receiving qualified bids for assets by investors seeking to revive the chain.
Jordan Brand To Open Flight 23 Flagship In Downtown Los Angeles
Jordan Brand announced that the company will open a massive Flight 23 flagship in Downtown Los Angeles on October 20.
Under Armour Signs Lumen Christi
Under Armour signed on to become the provider of uniforms and other athletic merchandise to Lumen Christi Catholic School, based in Jackson, MI.
Two Former Nike Executives Join Forces To Form CO-Lab.
Nike alums Keith Crawford and David Odusanya have launched CO-Lab., a creative agency focused on design strategy for companies, from brand and product development to the consumer experience.
Top of the World Opens Michigan State Pop-Up
Top of the World, a leading collegiate apparel and headwear provider and a key licensee partner for Michigan State, along with local retailer Alumni Hall, are hosting a Michigan State retail and experiential pop-up shop at the East Lansing Marriott at University Place from October 16 through 21.
The Running Event Partners With The Running Industry Association
Two major organizations in the sport of running, The Running Event (TRE) conference and expo and the Running Industry Association (RIA), the nonprofit trade group representing independently owned running retailers and the brands they sell, announced a partnership agreement focused on helping specialty running retailers excel during TRE 2018, to be held Nov. 27-30, 2018, at the Austin (TX) Convention Center.
AlterG Raises $6 Million to Fund Market Development
AlterG, creator of the Anti-Gravity Treadmill technology, announced today that it raised $6 million in a new equity financing from new investors including Sorehsa AG, Leerink Revelation Partners, and Partner Ventures, plus existing investors, including Versant Ventures.
Ralph Sampson Joins SeventySix Capital’s Athlete Venture Group
SeventySix Capital, a sports tech venture capital fund led by former MLB superstar Ryan Howard, announced that NBA legend Ralph Sampson has joined the company’s Athlete Venture Group.
JC Penney Names Jill Soltau CEO
J.C. Penney Co. Inc.’s board of directors on Tuesday announced the appointment of Jill Soltau as CEO and a member of the board of directors, effective Oct. 15. Soltau is a 30-year retail veteran who most recently served as president and CEO of JOANN Stores, the nation’s largest fabric and crafts retailer, after serving as president of Shopko Stores.
Smartwool Welcomes New Canadian Sales Manager
Smartwool announced Tuesday the company has hired Josh Novis as its Canadian sales manager, a new position created to allow Smartwool to better serve the company’s customers in Canada.
AAFA CEO Welcomes Trilateral NAFTA
American Apparel & Footwear Association President and CEO Rick Helfenb said, “This shows that all three countries recognize the importance of the trilateral trading arrangement that has been fostered and supported by NAFTA during the past 24 years.”
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