Tough Mudder To Deliver Live Event On Facebook’s Watch Platform
Tough Mudder Inc. has partnered with Facebook to deliver original, live event sports and fitness programming on Watch, Facebook’s new platform for shows.
RECALL: Pro-Tec Helmets
About 4,600 multisport helmets from Pro-Tec are being recalled.
Nike Recasts Segment Financials In Connection With Consumer Direct Offense
Nike furnished changes to its financial disclosures in connection with its new reportable operating segments as part of its Consumer Direct Offense. The company also indicated that it will stop reporting Future Orders beginning in its first quarter.
Nike Sides With NFL Players In Protest Dispute
Nike came out in support of the players’ right to protest in the public showdown between President Trump and players who refuse to stand during “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Nike became the first NFL sponsor to take a side in the controversy.
Eisbär Partners With Fischer Skis U.S. For American Distribution
Fischer Skis US LLC stated it will assume distributorship of fellow Austrian brand Eisbär, the headwear manufacturer.
Keen Names General Manager Of Outdoor, Lifestyle And Kids
Most recently, Erik Burbank served as chief marketing officer at Helly Hansen.
Bass Pro Completes Cabela’s Merger
According to a statement, the combined company is “poised to provide customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more with a strong commitment to advancing conservation initiatives.”
Sweaty Betty Partners With Movemeant Foundation
Movemeant Foundation, a nationally recognized non-profit organization, and Sweaty Betty, London’s leading activewear brand, are bringing the country’s largest body-positive fundraising events, ‘Dare To Bare’, to New York City on October 1.
Mission Secures Naming Rights To UConn Heat Lab
UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute and Mission have teamed up to open one of the nation’s premiere academic heat research labs at the University of Connecticut’s main campus in Storrs, CT.
Wilson Factory Fined By OSHA
Wilson Sporting Goods is facing federal fines of more than $65,000 for workplace safety violations at its Ada, OH factory that makes the National Football League’s footballs.
AlixPartners Sees Healthy Holiday Gains
AlixPartners released its forecast for US retail sales for the upcoming holiday season. The forecast anticipates an increase in sales revenue for retailers for the November-through-January period of 3.5 percent to 4.4 percent, compared with 2016 holiday-season sales.
Adidas Extends Partnership With Kansas
Adidas and the University of Kansas announced the extension of their partnership through 2031.
HanesBrands Appoints Chief Financial Officer
HanesBrands appointed Barry A. Hytinen as chief financial officer effective Oct. 16, 2017.
Dick’s Sets Grand Openings For Four New Stores
Stores will open in Lincoln, NE, Camp Hill, PA and Fayetteville, NC.
Acushnet’s Wally Uihlein To Retire
Wally Uihlein, president and chief executive officer of Acushnet Holdings, the parent of Titleist, plans to retire, effective January 1, 2018. David Maher, Acushnet’s current chief operating officer, will succeed him.
