Before joining Madison Square Gardens Corp. in 2008, Jamal Lesane worked as an associate counsel at HBO, providing legal support and counsel to HBO Sports and HBO Licensing and Retail. Before that, he was a corporate lawyer at Covington and Burling LLP. He received his J.D. from Harvard Law School.
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Fanatics Inks Partnership Deal with New Zealand Rugby
Fanatics will become the master licensee for New Zealand and will run the e-commerce and physical retail for the All Blacks and the Black Ferns.
Volvik USA Expands North America Leadership Team
As director of business operations for North America, Matt King has over a decade of experience overseeing operational efficiencies, improving processes and managing resources, most recently at RSR Group, Inc.
PetSmart Goes for the Gold with Team USA Collection for Dogs
The limited-edition stars, striped and sporty collection for soccer, karate and basketball, also features tracksuits, hats and gold medal toys for pets to show “team pride in style.” PetSmart Doggie Day Camps will host a one-day-only Team USA-themed Doggie Day Camp experience on August 8, 2024, to celebrate and support Team USA.
Nike Deepens Commitment to Champion Women’s Sports
Nike’s Athlete Think Tank, now in its third year, has expanded adding ten women athletes and four elite women coaches to the collective.
Life Time Closes on $40M Sale-Leaseback Transaction
The proceeds will reportedly support growth and strengthen the company’s balance sheet.
Wellness Pet Company Welcomes New Chief Marketing Officer
Giorgio brings 20-plus years of consumer marketing experience to Wellness Pet where she will serve as the creative force behind the company, leading brand strategy to engage next-gen pet parents.
Puma SE Appoints Supervisory Board Members
Harsh Saini and Roland Krüger were appointed independent members of the company’s Supervisory Board for a three-year period.
G/Fore Arrives in the Big Apple
The pop-up retail space at 536 Madison Avenue is said to be consistent with the company’s locations in Scottsdale, AZ and Palm Beach, FL.
Krieghoff Announces Top Three Dealers Worldwide
DuPont/Krieghoff, based in Vero Beach, FL, leads the pack with the 2023 Gold Award. With retail stores in Michigan and California, Pacific Sporting Arms earned the 2023 Silver Award. Paxton Arms, based in Richardson, TX, led by Robert Paxton and Mary DiGiovanni, earned the 2023 Silver Award.
PXG Opens Flagship Store in Orange County
In Huntington Beach, CA, PXG Orange County offers custom golf club fitting and apparel for golf and fashion enthusiasts.
IHRSA Rebrands to Health & Fitness Association
IHRSA president and CEO Liz Clark announced a new name for the organization, the Health & Fitness Association during her address before the keynote at the Association’s convention and trade show on March 6 in Los Angeles.
PrimaLoft Hires Anne Cavassa as New President
PrimaLoft, Inc. hired industry veteran Anne Cavassa as president, joining CEO Mike Joyce. She assumes responsibility for day-to-day operations, and the two will collaborate to advance company growth.
Nocs Provisions x Outdoor Voices Release Summer-Ready Collab
Nocs Provisions, the maker of binoculars, monoculars and accessories, announced a limited-edition collection in partnership with Outdoor Voices, a technical apparel brand. The collection includes Nocs’ Standard Issue Binoculars, Nocs x OV Explore Graphic Shortsleeve and Nocs x OV Explore Tote with graphics designed by Spencer Pidgeon. “We are so excited to be working with […]
Fanatics’ Mitchell & Ness Brand Increases College Roster
Mitchell & Ness, a provider of vintage and lifestyle sports apparel and part of the Fanatics Commerce business, announced it is expanding its partner and product portfolio across collegiate apparel. In alignment with Fanatics and the company’s College division, Mitchell & Ness is entering the college merchandise market with a larger presence this fall, marrying […]
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