Puma Files Trademark Infringement Suit Against Brooks
Puma SE has sued Brooks Sports in Indianapolis federal court, charging that Brooks alleged advertising for sneakers with nitrogen-infused soles violates Puma’s “Nitro” trademark rights, according to Reuters.
South Korean Fashion Group F&F Acquires Sergio Tacchini
South Korean clothing company F&F has acquired Italian tennis brand Sergio Tacchini for U.S. $63 million.
USA Pickleball Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
USA Pickleball, the national governing body for pickleball in the United States, announced that Chuck Menke was named chief marketing officer. Menke formerly led marketing for Sparking Life and USA Triathlon.
Callaway Golf Names Foresight Sports Partner For Launching Monitor Technology
Foresight Sports, part of Vista Outdoor, has become the official launch monitor partner of Callaway Golf and Topgolf Entertainment Group.
Bajío SunglassesSunglasses Expands Reach Into European Markets
Bajío Sunglasses, the maker of blue-light filtering, sustainably-made, performance sunglasses, has partnered with Fly Fish Europe, a fly fishing distributor in Europe, to expand to a broader consumer base.
Coats Acquires Texon International For $237 Million
Coats Group plc has acquired Texon, the manufacturer of structural components and materials for the footwear, accessories and apparel industries.
Haro Bikes Appoints Supply Chain Director
Haro Bikes has hired Doss Barnes as supply chain director. Barnes’ experience includes positions at Fox Shox, Santa Cruz and Pon Bike Group as global category manager for performance brands.
Dunning Golf Appoints VP Of Sales
Dunning Golf appointed Roger Landry as vice president of sales, golf.
Rally House Opens In Bloomington
Rally House is opening its sixth store in Bloomington, IN at College Mall.
Back-To-School Selling Expected To Reach New Record
According to retail forecasters Customer Growth Partners, back-to-school retail sales will grow 5.5 percent in 2022 to a record $812 billion, up from $769 billion in 2021.
Golftec Opens 12 Training Centers In Second Quarter
Golftec, the specialist in golf lessons and club fittings, opened 12 training centers during the first quarter of 2022.
Peloton Offers Employees Incentives To Increase Loyalty
Peloton is offering cash and stock incentives to entice employees to stay working for the company, according to a report by CNBC, following recent layoffs and a slowdown in demand for at-home fitness equipment.
Club Champion Opens New York City Flagship
Club Champion is celebrating the grand opening of its new NYC flagship studio. Located at 220 E 42nd Street in Manhattan, the new studio expands upon the custom club fitting services the brand already offered to the New York market.
Superfeet Names New Chief Operating Officer
Superfeet appointed Dan Spitzer as chief operating officer to lead the insole brand’s domestic and international business.
Athleta Announces New Outlet Store Format
Athleta, owned by Gap, Inc., announced it would introduce two outlet stores this year, with a debut at Chicago Premium Outlets in Illinois this summer and Leesburg Premium Outlets in Virginia this fall.
