Adidas CEO Not Concerned About Trump Administration
In an interview with CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos , Kasper Rorsted, Adidas’ CEO, said he remained “extremely optimistic” about the company’s growth prospects in the U.S. despite concerns over changes coming with the Trump administration.
Nike And Patagonia Recognized For Combatting Waste
Nike was honored for its efforts on material efficiency and waste reduction, while Patagonia for its long track record of sustainable innovation and its ‘Worn Wear’ initiative.
Nautilus Inc. Promotes Executive Staff For Innovation And Direct
Rob Murdock was promoted to senior vice president of innovation, while Brian Pope has been named vice president and general manager of direct.
ACT Labs Hires Engineer From SRAM
ACT Labs hired Cory Sutela to oversee engineering for the third-party testing lab group.
Antigua Hires Sales Rep For Southern California
Chris Alcocer is a Southern California native and graduate of UCLA with 22 years in the golf Industry.
Elite Sportswear Enters Merger With Victory Team Apparel
Victory Team Apparel will add to Elite’s current portfolio of GK Branded Gymnastics and All-Star Cheer lines, Under Armour Gymnastics and Sideline Cheer, as well as the Dolfin Swimwear brand.
NRF Big Show 2017: Under Armour Talks Digital Transformation
Under Armour Global Head of Consumer Engagement Kurt Kendall discusses how digital data is transforming retailing and engagement with active consumers.
Nike Golf Signs Six European Players
Six European golf athletes, including eight-time European Tour winner Alex Noren and European Ryder Cup star Thomas Pieters, have joined the Nike Golf team.
Alibaba Group To Partner With IOC Through 2028
Alibaba is the first company to make a long-term commitment to the IOC through 2028 and the first Chinese company to commit to the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022.
Swimming Australia Partners With Italy’s Arena Brand
Swimming Australia entered a new partnership with swimwear brand Arena that will see the brand become the official swimwear supplier of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team for the next four years.
Target Becomes Official Partner Of Major League Soccer
In its biggest push ever into team sports, Target signed a three-year deal to be an official partner of Major League Soccer, the official jersey sponsor of the Minnesota United FC and the official retailer for U.S. Youth Soccer.
Fanatics And Nike To Split NBA Replica Jersey Rights
Beginning with the 2017/18 season, replica NBA jerseys made by Fanatics will be only sold on NBA.com and by Fanatics, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Swingman replica jerseys made by Nike will still reach traditional retailers such as sporting goods stores.
Jerry Turner To Launch Turner Footwear
Jerry Turner, the legendary president of Brooks in the 1960s and 1970s and most recently head of American Sporting Goods, has come out of retirement to launch Turner Footwear, a collection of performance running and workout footwear.
Puma Launches Swan Pack Collection With New York City Ballet
Puma launched a Puma Swan Pack Collection footwear collection as a follow up to the brand’s Do You campaign featuring the dancers of the New York City Ballet.
Under Armour Connected Exec Joins Thalmic Labs
Abhi Bhatt, formerly senior director, head of connected products at Under Armour, has joined Thalmic Labs, which produces the wearable motion-controlled device called the Myo armband.
