Mike Dowse To Head USTA
Michael Dowse, president of Wilson Sporting Goods Co., has been named chief executive officer and executive director of the United States Tennis Association.
USA Triathlon Becomes First-Ever U.S. National Governing Body To Form CBD Partnership
USA Triathlon became the first U.S. National Governing Body in the Olympic and Paralympic Movement to formalize a partnership with a CBD (cannabidiol) manufacturer, aligning with Pure Spectrum CBD through 2023.
Callaway Golf Signs Stephen Curry
Three-time NBA champion and international superstar, Stephen Curry, has entered into a unique partnership with golf equipment manufacturer, Callaway Golf Company.
Macy’s Inc. Commits To Going Fur-Free
Macy’s, Inc. announced that it will stop selling fur by the end of fiscal 2020. This includes all Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s private brands, as well as items sold from brand partners.
Saks-Owner To Go Private
Hudson’s Bay Company, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue, said its board of directors has accepted a revised offer from a group of majority shareholders led by executive chairman Richard Baker, bringing the retailer a step closer to going private.
Adidas’ Eric Liedtke To Exit At Year End
Adidas AG announced that Eric Liedtke, a 25-year Adidas veteran responsible for global brands, plans to exit the company at the close of the year. Liedtke was credited with guiding successful collaborations with global influencers such as Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Beyoncé. Brian Grevy, CEO of Gant, will return as executive board member, responsible for global brands at the start of next year.
Cole Haan Submits Confidential IPO Paperwork
Cole Haan, acquired in 2013 by private equity firm Apax Partners from Nike Inc., has taken another step in its initial public offering progress. The company has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the SEC relating to the proposed IPO of its common stock.
Tommy Hilfiger Appoints Michael Scheiner As Global Chief Marketing Officer
Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp., on Monday announced the appointment of Michael Scheiner as chief marketing officer, Tommy Hilfiger Global, effective October 28.
Goat Expands Into Luxury And Streetwear Apparel And Accessories
Goat, the global re-seller platform for style, announced its category expansion beyond sneakers. It has added apparel and accessories from emerging, contemporary and luxury brands to its platform in its drive to provide the broadest style offering in the world.
Academy Sports Implicated In Sutherland Springs Shooting By U.S. Government
The U.S. government in a court filing implicated Academy Sports in the 2017 church shooting in Sutherland Springs, TX because the retailer sold the gun and high-capacity magazine to the shooter that he used during his rampage.
Acai Activewear Secures Funding
Acai Activewear, a U.K.-based clothing brand for the women’s outdoorwear market, raised £350,000 ($450,000) in funding. The round was led by Dow Schofield Watts Angels (DSW Angels).
New Balance Opens Kawhi’s Fun House Pop-Up
New Balance partnered with Shoe Palace opened a pop-up shop titled Kawhi’s Fun House that opened from October 18 to 20 at Shoe Palace’s Melrose Ave retail location in Los Angeles.
Nike Partners With The WNBA And NBA To Grow Sport Participation For Girls
Nike Inc. said it entered into a collaboration with the WNBA and NBA to launch Game Growers, a program that gives eighth-grade girls the tools and resources they need to increase girls’ participation in sports in their local communities.
Activbody Launches Donation Campaign For Challenged Athletes Foundation
Activbody Inc., a consumer electronics and software-driven company focused on developing health and wellness solutions, announced the launch of their holiday donation campaign “Giving Makes Us Stronger.”
RedLine Athletics To Open In Arlington Cooper, Texas
RedLine Athletics announced the opening of its newest facility in Arlington Cooper, Texas, located at 1120 Eden Road, Suite 104, Arlington, Texas.
