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Sports Direct International To Appoint Worker To Board
The United Kingdom largest sporting goods retailer divulged the move at its annual meeting, where 53 percent of shareholders voted against re-electing its chairman.
Selle Royal Group Takes Over Brands’ Dealer Sales
The owner of Selle Royal, fi’zi:k, Brooks and Crankbrothers says the move will free up brand managers to focus on consumers and products and cut costs.
Slovenia’s Elan Names Three Senior Leaders
The appointments complete a transition toward a western-style management structure for the maker of advanced composites used in skis, snowboards and other products.
Patagonia Founder Updates His Memoir
Penguin Books has released an expanded edition of Yvon Chouinard’s 2006 memoir featuring a completely rewritten chapter on his his environmental philosophy.
PBS News Program to Profile E-bike Entrepreneur
Chris Nolte, a disabled Iraq war veteran who founded Propel Electric Bikes, will be featured in a Nightly Business Review segment that will air Sept. 2.
Oofos Hires Deckers Duo To Head International Sales
Oofos, a pioneer in the recovery footwear space, appointed Giles Cundell and Kelly Lopes Da Silva, to head up its International Sales Division. Both serve as Directors of UK based Sport Factory Ltd. Both also join Oofos from Deckers Brands.
Newell Brands Names VP Of Communications
Tom Sanford is the latest high-profile appointment since the April acquisition of Jarden Corp. and its $2.74-billion-a-year sporting goods business.
Red Fox Adds Highliner To Team Roster
The European sportswear brand, which opened a store in Boulder, CO in July, expects Friedi Kühne’s high-line antics encourage more people to enjoy the outdoors.
Vista Outdoor Divides Outdoor Brands Into New Segments
Under the new scheme, a VP for Outdoor Recreation will oversee CamelBak and Jimmy Styks and a VP of Sports Protection will oversee Giro, Bell, Bollé, Cébé, Blackburn, Krash, Raskullz, and Serengeti.
EORA Announces Board Changes
The Eastern Outdoor Reps Association’s board of directors has selected a new president and announced other changes to its membership.
Conservation Alliance Launches Donor Program
With a few well-heeled friends from the outdoor industry, the non-profit has kicked off a new major donor program to raise money for wilderness conservation.
VF Corp. CEO Reaps Rewards
Chairman and CEO Eric C Wiseman sold less than 10 percent of his shares in the apparel company last week for a profit of roughly $12.0 million.
GSI Outdoors Hires Canadian Rep
The maker of outdoor cookware, tableware and related accessories has hired Gamic Sports Inc. to manage sales and marketing in Quebec and the Maritime provinces.
21sportsgroup Founder to Focus on Acquisitions
Five years after founding the German retail group 21sportsgroup, CEO Jörg Mayer has handed off day-to-day operations to focus on acquisitions.
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