2XU North America Appoints President
2XU, the compression apparel specialist, appointed Brian Anderson as president of its North America subsidiary.
Dave Larson Joins Under Armour
Larson worked at Brooks from November 2003 until June 2015. His last role was SVP of product and marketing.
Can Hi-Tec Sports Make It As A Licensed Brand?
Cherokee Global Brands’ proposed deal to buy Hi-Tec Sports for $98.5 million will most significantly include selling off the outdoor footwear brand’s wholesale operations to licensed partners.
Christy Sports Names Amer Sports GM As New CEO
Christy Sports, a specialty retailer of ski and snowboard equipment, apparel and accessories, appointed Matt Gold as its new CEO, effective February 2017.
Shoe Carnival Lowers Guidance On Subpar Boot Sales
Declining boot sales in the third quarter and the month of November were only partially offset by athletic footwear gains.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Opens Seattle Location
The sporting goods retailer’s 11th store in Washington and 679th nationwide will open on December 2.
Tiger Woods Returns To Tease New Nike Golf Prototype
Much of the new footwear design is based on Woods’ new swing, which shifted dominance from his left leg to his right.
Nike’s Jordan Brand Opens First European Store
Basketball’s golden boy Michael Jordan gets his first brand brick-and-mortar in Paris.
Newton Running Gets Fit With Body By Simone Deal
Newton Running is looking to tap the fitness sphere through a partnership with Simone De La Rue’s fitness studio and concept, Body By Simone.
Mizuno USA Hires Creative Director Of Global Performance Running Footwear
Working in close partnership with Todd Lewis, VP of running footwear and design – running, Indra Gunasekara, formerly at Brooks, will lead performance running footwear design globally.
U.S. Senate Approves Outdoor REC Act
The bipartisan bill, which is expected to be signed by the President, will have the federal government track and analyze the outdoor recreation economy as part of its overall economic viewpoint.
USGA Re-launches Website
The changes, made in partnership with Fanatics, expand its product lines while making it easier for fans to find and purchase championship merchandise.
LVMH In Talks To Acquire Rapha
The luxury goods conglomerate is in discussions to acquire Rapha, the high-end cycling apparel and bike-related accessories brand based in London, according to a report from the Daily Mail.
Differential Brands Appoints EVP Of Business Development
Tom Nevell was formerly brand manager of men’s clothing and furnishings at Nordstrom.
Woolrich Inc. Merges With Woolrich Europe
The majority shareholder of the new entity, Woolrich International, will be W.P. Lavori in Corso, while the Rich family will maintain a minority stake.
