Mountain Khakis named Jennifer Slack senior product developer in another sign of its growing commitment to expand its men and women’s apparel.
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Dollamur Sport Surfaces Adds Female Olympic Wrestling Star
Dollamur Sport Surfaces will partner with Adeline Gray, Team USA Olympic wrestler.
Intova CEO Defends Race to Alaska Title
Intova CEO Graeme Esarey is defending his title as 2015 winner of the Race to Alaska (R2AK) beginning today, when 65 teams began competing in what’s billed as the longest human and wind-powered boat race in North America.
MassBike Asks D.A. to File Manslaughter Charge in Death of Cyclist
MassBike, which represents bicyclists in Massachusetts, is urging prosecutors to pursue vehicular manslaughter charges against two drivers involved in the death of a cyclist last week.
Nike Drops Lawsuit Against Olympic Contender
Nike dropped its lawsuit against Boris Berian, , a top contender for the U.S. Olympic Team in the 800 meters, with the move coming just a week before the start of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials.
Former Nike Scout Dies Base Jumping in Norway
Longtime Nike Chief Talent Scout, Michael Leming, reportedly died in a BASE jumping accident in Norway on June 26.
Brooks Running Adds NCAA Standouts to Beasts Track Club
Brooks Running Company welcomed NCAA standouts Shaquille Walker and Brannon Kidder to the Brooks Beasts Track Club as the team’s newest recruits.
Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren to Step Down in 2017
Macy’s, Inc. announced that Terry J. Lundgren, the company’s CEO since 2003 and chairman since 2004, will transition the position of CEO to Jeff Gennette in the first quarter of 2017.
Lands’ End Appoints Band of New Leadership
Lands’ End appointed several new leadership roles across the company, led with the promotion of Becky Gebhardt to executive vice president and chief marketing officer.
Pro Compression Signs Elite Runner Stephanie Bruce
Pro Compression, the compression sock manufacturer, announced that professional runner, Stephanie Bruce, will join the team as a brand ambassador.
Reebok and J.J. Watt Release Teased Signature Shoe
What was originally teased as a signature logo turned into a signature shoe launch as Reebok and J.J. Watt came out with a training shoe that taps on input from the three-time defensive player of the year.
CEP Welcomes Running Champ Known for her Creative Style to its Team
CEP and ITEM m6, leaders in compression technology, welcomed Maggie Vessey, champion American middle distance runner, to their team of athletes.
Top Golfer Withdraws from Rio Olympics as Sport Returns After 112-Year Absence
Professional golfer Rory McIlroy issued a statement saying he will not participate in the 2016 Rio Olympics, citing the Zika scare as his reason for withdrawing.
Tecnica Group USA to Make a Switch at CEO
Tecnica Group USA announced that Chris Licata will succeed Peter Weaver as CEO following Weaver’s retirement, effective September 6, 2016.
Adidas Signs Five Top Picks in 2016 NBA Draft
Adidas signed five of the projected top picks in the upcoming NBA draft. The players are: Brandon Ingram, Jaylen Brown, Jamal Murray, Dragan Bender and Kris Dunn.