Amazon Prime Day Sales Up 50 Percent in US
Amazon said customer orders taken during second annual Prime Day July 12 surpassed Prime Day 2015 by more than 60 percent worldwide and more than 50 percent in the United States.
Dallas Cowboys Ranked 2016 Most Valuable Sports Team
The Dallas Cowboys were ranked first on Forbes’ 2016 list of the 50 most valuable sports teams in the world.
Canadian Tire Brings Back Stephen Wetmore as CEO
Canadian Tire, the parent of Sports Chek, appointed Stephen Wetmore as president and CEO, effective immediately. He succeeds Michael Medline who became president in 2013 and CEO in 2014.
Special Olympics Georgia Gifted Grant From UPS
Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) received a $90,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, as it preparing for its upcoming State Masters Bowling Tournament, State Fall Games and State Horse Show.
Keen Hires VP of Brand Marketing
Keen Inc. welcomed Tyler LaMotte as the company’s first-ever global vice president of brand marketing. Prior to Keen, LaMotte served as Apple’s Senior Marketer, Worldwide Product marketing.
Survey: Americans Inspired by Team USA
According to a new nationwide survey, 77 percent of Americans say watching Team USA inspires them to pursue their dreams.
Play It Again Sports Parent Sees Q2 Earnings Gain
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income for the quarter ended June 25, 2016 of $5.4 million, or $1.25 per share, improving from income of $4.75 million, or $1.00, in the second quarter of 2015.
True Fit Secures Financing
True Fit, which helps shoe and apparel businesses cut down on e-commerce returns, announced a $25 million Series B financing from Jump Capital, Signal Peak Ventures, and Intel Capital.
Jordan Brand to Continue Derek Jeter Sponsorship
Jordan Brand announced that it has reached a deal with baseball legend Derek Jeter to remain with the brand, creating the role of ‘Captain’ within the iconic brand’s training category and family of baseball athletes. The brand will also continue Jeter’s signature RE2PECT line.
Alleson Athletic Appoints VP of Sales
Alleson Athletic, a leading sporting goods apparel supplier of stock and sublimated uniforms, spirit wear and outerwear, announced the appointment of John Lavelle as vice president of sales.
Helly Hansen Sees Bounceback Year in 2015
Helly Hansen Group reported sales grew 22 percent in its year ended December 31 to NOK2,57 billion ($305 mm) and advanced 12 percent on currency-neutral basis.
Sympatex Technologies Appoints New CEO
Sympatex Technologies GmbH appointed Rüdiger Fox as its CEO. Michael Kamm, its CEO since 2010, has left the company by mutual agreement.
New Title Boxing Spot References Poetic ‘Invictus’
Shot Glass Films completed a branded content piece for Title Boxing, a top provider of boxing, MMA and martial arts equipment, that references the poem “Invictus.”
New Era to Open Retail ‘Lab’
New Era joins AEG as a Founding Partner and exclusive headwear provider to L.A. LIVE, and will establish a retail “Lab’ at the L.A. Kings’ Staples Center.
Play It Again Sports Parent Sees Q2 Income Expand
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income rose 13.7 percent for the quarter ended June 25, to $5.4 million, or $1.25 per share.
