Topgolf Hillsboro Marks 27th Location
Topgolf will open its 27th location in Hillsboro, OR come late July, 2016. Approximately 450 new jobs have been opened to accommodate the new facility.
Team USA’s Phelps and Lloyd Join Krave Jerky Roster
Krave, a jerky brand popular amongst athletes, formed exclusive partnerships with 22-time U.S. Olympic Medalist Michael Phelps and two-time U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Carli Lloyd for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Polartec CEO Defends Closing of Factory; Union Issues Plea to Patagonia
Saving companies and American manufacturing jobs, particularly in the textile industry, is not for the faint of heart.
Under Armour Designer Returns in Larger Industry Battle for Talent
Three months after leaving to take a job with Nike, Dave Dombrow, the mastermind behind the Curry 1, is coming home to Under Armour and getting a promotion.
Team Dealer Market Draws Nearly 200 to Charlotte, NC
Attendance at the three-day Team Dealer Market organized by reps in the Carolinas rebounded this year as the event returned to Charlotte, NC after a one year detour.
Gatorade, NFL, NBA Host Beat the Heat Campaign
The Gatorade Company has partnered with several top professional athletes for the Gatorade Beat the Heat educational campaign, focusing on the importance of hydration.
UPS Report: Online Shoppers Embracing In-Store Pickup
Half of U.S. shoppers who buy online ship to a physical store, according to UPS’s fifth annual Pulse of the Online Shopper study.
NOMAD Aquatics and Fitness Transfers Ownership
NOMAD Aquatics and Fitness, a swim and fitness facility in Huntersville, NC has been sold to new owner Mark Minier by way of Viking Mergers & Acquisitions.
Under Armour Steals Back Curry Shoe Designer From Nike
Under Armour’s former Senior Vice President of Creative Footwear and Accessories, Dave Dombrow, will return to the brand as Chief Design Officer, beginning Aug. 1, 2016, three months after previously deciding to go to Nike.
Prana Joins European Outdoor Group
Prana has joined the European Outdoor Group (EOG), which represents manufacturers and retailers of specialty outdoor products across the continent.
Magura USA Names Brand Manager for Lightweight
Magura USA has named Rob Aguero as the new brand manager for Lightweight wheels and frames in North America.
Skullcandy Founder Explores Takeover Bid
Shares of Skullcandy Inc. surged 16 percent Wednesday after news surfaced that its founder and former chief executive Richard P. Alden was exploring possibly taking the company private…
Spalding Partners with Slam on Basketball Documentary
Spalding announced the premiere of “Without a Doubt,” a long-form documentary that portrays the stories of NBA Draft hopefuls Kris Dunn, Tyler Ulis and Buddy Hield.
Nike Signs Ben Simmons
Nike signed the predicted NBA top draft pick Ben Simmons to an endorsement deal believed to be one of the larger rookie deals ever signed by the footwear company.
Can a New CEO at Performance Sports Group Lead a Comeback?
Performance Sports Group Ltd. has a tall task for its new CEO Harlan Kent.
