Author: Thomas J. Ryan

Thomas J. Ryan
Senior Business Editor | SGB Media
tryan@sgbonline.com | 917.375.4699

Brown Shoe Appoints New CFO

February 3, 2015 SGB Update

Brown Shoe Company named Kenneth Hannah to replace Russ Hammer as senior vice president and chief financial officer effective Feb. 16. Hannah was most recently CFO at J.C. Penney. No reason was given for the exit of Hammer, who joined the company in May 2

Nike Introduces First CrossFit Shoe

February 3, 2015 SGB Update

Nike introduced what many consider its first shoe aimed at CrossFit athletes. The Nike MetCon 1 is designed to “support workouts through the highest levels of competition,” including activities such as weight lifting, rope climbing as well as running, cut

Founder Chip Wilson Steps Down from Lululemon’s Board

February 2, 2015 SGB Update

Lululemon Athletica Inc. Founder Chip Wilson announced that he is stepping down from Lululemon's board of directors. Under Wilson, Lululmeon became one of the fastest growing apparel brands in history and helped ignite the current athleisure trend…

Dick’s SG CFO Promoted to COO

February 2, 2015 SGB Update

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. announced that Andre J. Hawaux has been appointed as EVP, COO/CFO. He was EVP and CFO. In addition to his existing responsibilities for finance, legal and information technology, Hawaux has expanded his responsibilities to

NFL Concussion Settlement Blocked

February 2, 2015 SGB Executive

A U.S. judge on Monday rejected a proposed settlement between the National Football League and thousands of retired players over concussions. U.S. District Judge Anita Brody is seeking further revisions that would let more retirees, or the families of de

NFL Reports Major Drop in Concussions

February 2, 2015 SGB Update

The National Football League reported the number of recorded concussions dropped 25 percent during the 2014 regular season, when the league adopted several rules to…

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