Macy’s Appoints Chief Product And Digital Revenue Officer
Most recently, Jill Ramsey was vice president, GM of Vertical Businesses at eBay and prior to that spent 15 years driving growth in various roles at Walmart.com.
International Surfing Association And World Surf League Reach Landmark Agreement On Olympic Qualification
The International Surfing Association (ISA) announced an agreement with the World Surf League (WSL) on the qualification principles for surfing in the Olympics Games in Tokyo 2020, ensuring the participation of the world’s best surfers from the WSL Championship Tour (CT) as well as promoting universal opportunities for surfers around the world.
SIA Participation Study Shows Solid Growth For 2016/17 Season
The 2017 SIA Participation Study shows that participation across the winter sports industry was up 5 percent overall in the 2016–17 season.
Hoka To Sponsor Big Sur International Marathon
The Big Sur Marathon Foundation announced Hoka One One as the new Official Athletic Footwear Partner of the iconic Big Sur International Marathon.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints Director Of Investor Relations
Columbia Sportswear Company announced that Christian Buss has joined the company as director of investor relations, reporting to senior vice president and chief financial officer, Jim Swanson.
Finish Line Sees First Comp Gain In Four Quarters
The Finish Line Inc. reported a steep loss in the third quarter ended November 25 but it was better than guidance as the flagship Finish Line chain delivered its first comp gain in four quarters.
G3 Appoints Customer Service Manager
G3, the Vancouver-based manufacturer of premium backcountry ski and snowboard equipment, hired Steve Ingold as its customer service manager. G3 also retained the All Mountain Group, the sales agency, to help drive sales growth in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S.
Rossignol Acquires Dale Of Norway
The Rossignol Group has reached an agreement to acquire Norwegian knitwear specialist Dale of Norway.
Former Nike CFO Joins Dropbox Board
Dropbox has appointed Don Blair, most recently the CFO at Nike Inc., to its board of directors.
Topps Creates Global Sports & Entertainment Division
The Topps Company Inc., a creator of confectionery, sports cards and entertainment products, announced the combination of its North American and International Sports & Entertainment divisions into one Global Sports & Entertainment division. David Leiner, currently the general manager of North American Sports & Entertainment, has been appointed global general manager of the new, combined division.
Foot Locker And Jordan Roll Out Kawhi Leonard Campaign
Foot Locker and Jordan Brand announced the digital launch of their joint holiday campaign featuring NBA star Kawhi Leonard, with cameos by Leonard’s teammate LaMarcus Aldridge and rapper Nipsey Hussle. The spot, titled “Bold Like Kawhi” comedically highlights Leonard’s unexpected day in his new Air Jordan I OG High Gatorade sneakers.
Smartwool Pairs Up With JAM Collective
Smartwool has named JAM Collective as its public relations agency of record.
Swannies Appoints PR Firm
Swannies, creator of stylish, comfortable and fun clothing popular among millennial golfers, has selected Buffalo.Agency to turnkey public relations and provide marketing support for events in more than 10 U.S. cities.
Study: The Human Race May Have Peaked
Humans may have reached their maximum limits for height, lifespan and physical performance, according to a new survey of research and historical records. The suggests humans have biological limitations, and that anthropogenic impacts on the environment – including climate change – could have a deleterious effect on these limits.
Sneakersnstuff Opens First U.S. Store
Sneakersnstuff opened its first U.S. location with a 3,500-square-foot concept shop and bar in the Meatpacking District.
