Chums, Beyond Coastal Promote Andrew Bergquist To West Coast Sales Manager
Chums, eyewear retainer and outdoor accessory brand, and sister brand Beyond Coastal, sun care product manufacturer, have promoted Andrew Bergquist to West Coast sales manager.
Modell’s Opens 9th Brooklyn Store
Modell’s Sporting Goods opened the company’s 9th Brooklyn location on Kings Highway in Sheepshead Bay. This will bring Modell’s total store count to 157 locations.
MSR Launches Nonprofit To Advance Global Health
Mountain Safety Research, the Seattle, WA-based outdoor equipment brand, has launched the MSR Impact Project to advance the company’s work in global health. The new nonprofit fund will accelerate access to safe water and hygiene for people in need, advancing global health and improving quality of life around the world.
Granite Gear Appoints Benjamin Landry Design & Development Manager
Granite Gear has appointed Benjamin Landry as the company’s new design & development manager. Landry, whose portfolio includes industrial design experience in soft goods, will spearhead the design team as it continues to refine and evolve the identity of Granite Gear.
Matthew Rubel Joins PJ Solomon
PJ Solomon, the investment banking advisory firm, announced the appointment of Matthew Rubel as a senior advisor to the firm. Rubin was the former CEO of Varsity Brands and Collective Brands.
RYU Apparel Enters The COLTS Program With Canaccord Genuity Corp.
RYU Apparel Inc. entered into an agreement with Canaccord Genuity Corp. to join the Canaccord Genuity Opportunities for the Longer Term Program (COLTS).
Wiley X Appoints VP Of Retail Sales
Wiley X, the maker protective eyewear, hired Ray T. Hill IV as the company’s vice president of retail sales.
DPS Skis Adds VP Of Global Marketing
DPS Skis recently named Jamie Starr vice president of global marketing.
BSN Sports Acquires Kelly’s Sports
BSN Sports has acquired Kelly’s Sports, Ltd, based in West Chester, PA. So far this year, BSN has acquired Reynolds Team Sales in Western Massachusetts, Midwest Sportswear & Athletic Supply in Minnesota, DC Sports in New York/New Jersey, and Gulf Coast Athletic Supply in Texas.
Benelli USA Adds Product Manager for Franchi And Accessories
Benelli USA announced the addition of Bret Maffett as the company’s product manager for the Franchi brand and the accessories category.
Vail Resorts CEO To Donate $31 Million From SAR Exercise
Vail Resorts Inc. announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz has exercised stock appreciation rights (SARs) that were expiring over the next two years and will be donating 100 percent of the shares and proceeds received to his family charitable foundation and donor advised charitable fund.
Canadian Tire Prices Aggregate C$650 Million Notes Offering
Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd. announced the pricing of a private placement offering of C$650 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured medium term notes.
Nike Withdraws Iran World Cup Team’s Boots Due To Sanctions
Nike confirmed Monday the company had stopped supplying Iran’s football team with boots ahead of the World Cup due to sanctions.
Asics Publishes 2017 Sustainability Report, Sets 2030 Goals
Asics set ambitious new targets for 2030, including reducing the carbon footprint of the company’s own operations by 33 percent And cutting supply chain carbon emissions by 55 percent of 2015 levels.
Authentic Brands Group Acquires Nine West
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) acquired Nine West Holdings, the parent of Nine West, Anne Klein and Gloria Vanderbilt, in a bankruptcy auction.
