Pradco Outdoor Brands Acquires Gene Larew Lures
Pradco Outdoor Brands, a leader in fishing and hunting products, announced that it has acquired Gene Larew Lures, a Tulsa, OK company that manufactures and sells fishing lures under its Gene Larew, Bobby Garland and Crappie Pro brands.
Camping World Holdings To Shift Retail Strategy
Camping World Holdings Inc. this week announced a plan to strategically shift away from locations where the company does not have the ability or where it is not feasible to sell and/or service RVs.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Names Andy McKeon As CMO
U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced the appointment of marketing veteran Andy McKeon to the CMO position. As CMO, McKeon will lead U.S. Ski & Snowboard marketing, communications and partner support.
Fila North America Announces Two Key Leadership Promotions
Fila North America appointed Danny Lieberman as executive vice president, apparel and Gary Wakley as executive vice president, footwear.
Kroger Joins Walmart In Asking Shoppers To Leave Guns Home
Kroger, the nation’s largest grocer, joined Walmart in asking shoppers not to openly carry guns in any of its stores.
Li Ning Appoints Former Uniqlo Executive As Joint CEO
Li Ning hired Uniqlo’s Kosaka Takeshi as its joint chief executive officer.
Kohl’s Announces 2025 Sustainability Goals
Kohl’s announced sustainability goals with a focus on three key areas: climate action, waste and recycling, and sustainable sourcing.
Unifi Appoints Craig Creaturo As CFO
Unifi Inc. on Tuesday announced the appointment of Craig Creaturo as executive vice president and CFO, effective September 9.
Fleet Feet Sues Nike Over ‘Sport Changes Everything’ Slogan
Fleet Feet Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Nike Inc. over Nike’s use of phrases such as “Change Everything” and “Running Changes Everything” in advertising.
Walmart To Limit Ammunition Sales, Stop ‘Open Carry’ In Stores
Walmart said it will stop selling certain forms of ammunition, ask customers to no longer openly carry guns in their stores, and call on President Trump and other lawmakers to pass background checks legislation.
Tariffs Give Pause To Holiday Shoppers, Study Shows
According to Coresight’s Holiday 2019: U.S. Shopper Survey, almost six in 10 holiday shoppers are concerned about tariffs causing prices to rise on holiday gifts. Only 16 percent would absorb those rises and increase their spending.
NFL Partners With TikTok On Content
The National Football League (NFL) and TikTok, the destination for short-form mobile video, announced a new multi-year partnership to bring the NFL experience to TikTok’s global community.
The Ironman Group Names Managing Director for North America
The Ironman Group, a Wanda Sports Group company, appointed Elizabeth O’Brien as the company’s new managing director for North America.
Oakland Raiders’ Largest Fan Club Partners With FanWide
The Oakland Raiders’ largest fan club, The Black Hole, announced a new partnership with sports fan club network FanWide.
Super Soccer Stars Partners With Youth Digital Coaching Platform
Super Soccer Stars, the leading youth soccer organization, announced a landmark partnership with Famer, a recently launched online youth sports coaching and mentoring platform that enables personalized training programs, messaging, and interactive feedback between coaches and athletes.
