Puma Signs Michael Porter Jr. And Rudy Gay
Puma signed Michael Porter Jr., a projected top-ten pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, and Rudy Gay of the San Antonio Spurs.
Canada Goose Announces Secondary Offering By Selling Shareholders
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. announced that certain of the company’s shareholders, including certain of the company’s executive officers and directors, intend to offer for sale 10 million subordinate voting shares.
Puma Signs Romelu Lukaku
Puma confirmed that Romelu Lukaku, international football star, has chosen to sign a long-term partnership with Puma Football.
Adidas Signs Mathew Barzal Of The New York Islanders.
Adidas announced a multiyear partnership with 2017-18 Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year) finalist, Mathew Barzal of the New York Islanders.
Vista Outdoor Names President of its Blackhawk!
Vista Outdoor Inc. announced that Joshua Waldron will serve as president of the company’s Blackhawk! business unit.
Nite Ize Expands Executive Leadership Team
Nite Ize named Brenda Isaac vice president of marketing, Jen Bryan, vice president of customer experience, and Dale Karacostas as vice president of innovation.
Wieden+Kennedy Appoints New Global Brand Director For Nike
Wieden+Kennedy named Andre Gustavo as group brand director, responsible for leading the company’s Nike account globally.
American Outdoor Brands Q4 Revenues Sink 25 Percent
American Outdoor Brands, the parent of Smith & Wesson reported earnings before special items tumbled 58.2 percent in the fourth quarter ended April 30 on a 24.9 percent drop in revenues. James Debney, CEO, said, in a statement, “Fiscal 2018 was a year characterized by lower consumer demand for firearms, heightened levels of inventory in the consumer channel, and a host of aggressive, industry-wide promotions.”
Western Destinations Seeing Strong Summer
Even with the threat of wildfires and a nebulous economic outlook, western mountain destinations are coming off a strong spring and are on pace for yet another record-setting season of lodging performance, according to Inntopia.
Alterra Acquires Solitude Mountain Resort
Alterra Mountain Company entered into an agreement to purchase Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah, which would bring the company’s total to 13 year-round mountain destinations throughout North America, including the world’s largest heli-skiing operation.
Peloton Launches Peloton Digital
Peloton, the in-home cycling studio specialist, announced Peloton Digital, an expanded Peloton iOS app providing even more options for members to work out anytime, anywhere.
BSN Sports Partners with Stack Sports
BSN Sports and Stack Sports, formerly Blue Star Sports, have partnered to develop a digital platform that offers team sales integration across all facets of youth sports from ordering customized team apparel and athletic equipment to on-field participation.
New Era Premieres D’Angelo Russell NBA Draft Documentary
Timed to the NBA Draft, New Era Cap Co. presented “The Path to the Cap,” an exploration of NBA star and 2015 NBA Draft second overall pick D’Angelo Russell’s journey from neighborhood baller to NBA professional athlete.
Boston Celtics and New Balance Open “The Auerbach Center at New Balance World Headquarters”
Boston Celtics together with New Balance Athletics and NB Development opened the Auerbach Center at New Balance World Headquarters as the team’s official practice facility.
GoPro Appoints Facebook Exec To Board
GoPro Inc. announced that Ty Ahmad-Taylor, vice president of product marketing at Facebook, has joined GoPro’s board of directors.
