Gregg Ribatt Begins New Role as CEO of Crocs
Crocs Inc. announced Gregg Ribatt will start working as its new CEO Jan. 28 and that Jason Giordano, managing director of Blackstone's Private Equity Group, has joined its board of directors…
Proxy Fight Brewing at Big 5 Sporting Goods
Big 5 Sporting Goods largest outside shareholder has gone public with its three-year campaign to reform the California retailer's corporate governance after its lone director on the board was essentially excommunicated from the board…
SIA’s Ingemie to Depart in 2016
The SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Board of Directors announced that David Ingemie, SIA’s president for the past 34 years, would be stepping down as president following the 2016 SIA Snow Show. Ingemie joined SIA in 1976 as marketing director an
Reebok Launches Be More Human Campaign
Reebok will launch its biggest marketing campaign in more than a decade during NBC's Super Bowl pre- and post-game shows Sunday. The fully-integrated “Be More Human” marketing campaign, celebrates everyday people who have reconnected to a
Outdoor Tech Engages Investment Bank
Closely-held Outdoor Tech has engaged Wunderlich Securities of Newport Beach, CA for financial and strategic advisory services to help support the company’s growth…
IPC Beverage Group Adds Board Member
IPC Beverage Group, makers of the vitamin-enriched ice bar EnergIce, said Dave Howard, the former New York Mets and Madison Square Garden Sports senior executive, has joined its board of directors…
Progress Reported in ILWU Contract Talks
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union(ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have reached a tentative agreement on the maintenance and repair of truck chassis at West Coast ports, according to media reports…
ShoeBuy Acquires Minority Stake in Boston Boot Company
ShoeBuy, the online retailer of shoes and clothing, has acquired a minority stake in Boston Boot Company. The acquisition marks ShoeBuy's expansion into the footwear manufacturing business…
Quiksilver Names Todd Richards as Snow Ambassador
Quiksilver announced long time team snowboarder Todd Richards has been re-appointed as the brand’s lead ambassador for snow in the North American region. Primary responsibilities will include working with Quiksilver and Roxy’s global athletes.
Precor Launches Coaching Center
Precor, the fitness equipment manufacturer, unveiled the Precor Coaching Center, a new destination for information and tips to help fitness professionals and exercisers optimize their workouts…
Johnson Outdoors Launches EscapeToTheWater.com
Johnson Outdoors has launched a new website dedicated to paddlesports. EscapeToTheWater.com contains information about equipment, new products, excursion stories, fishing adventures, paddling tips and techniques…
Bosch Opens North American EBike Headquarters
Following its entry into the U.S. eBike market in early 2014, Bosch has established a new headquarters office for Bosch eBike Systems (www.bosch-ebike.us) in Southern California, expanding the business unit’s global operations in the U.S. and Canada
Ironman Forms Women’s Board
Ironman and Life Time announced the appointment of 12 women to its founding Women For Tri board of advisors…
Adidas Group Again Top Employer in Germany and China
The Adidas Group has again been recognized as an employer of choice in Germany and China. The German magazine Focus has this year again named the Adidas Group as the Top Employer in Germany. The Group thus maintains its top ranking in the category '&
Under Armour Appoints SVP of Footwear
Under Armour announced that Peter Ruppe has joined the organization’s executive leadership team as senior vice president of footwear. Ruppe led Nike’s basketball business for a decade and recently has been working…
