Rapsodo Hires Art Chou As GM-North America
Rapsodo Inc., a leading developer of sports analytics technology, announces the hiring of sports industry veteran Art Chou as general manager–North America.
BrainScope Completes $16 Million Equity Fundraise
BrainScope Company, Inc., the medical neurotechnology company which created the first FDA-cleared handheld medical device for assessment of the full spectrum of traumatic brain injury, has completed a $16 million equity financing.
Golf Rounds Played Dip In July
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played on a national level were down 1.6 percent in July 2017 compared to July 2016. The biggest regional declines were seen in South Atlantic, East North Central and Mid Atlantic.
The Buckle’s August Comps Slide
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended August 26, 2017 decreased 7.9 percent.
Report: Nike Initiates Second Layoff Round
According to a report in the Oregonian, Nike is implementing the second phase of its plan to lay off about 1,400 workers.
Tennis Industry Association Hosts Annual Forum
The 10th Annual Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Tennis Forum was held in New York City on August 28, the first day of play at the US Open, and the audience of nearly 300 tennis industry leaders heard the latest news about the state of the tennis industry, updates on grow-the-game initiatives, and business insights, along with a spotlight on tennis innovation.
Crosman Corp. Appoints VP Of Finance
Crosman Corporation, the manufacturer of airguns, archery products, optics, laser gun sights and related accessories, announced the hiring of Dan Maier as vice president of finance.
KL Outdoor/GSC Technologies Land New Headquarters In Muskegon
New Water Capital portfolio company KL Outdoor/GSC Technologies will base its corporate and manufacturing operations in Muskegon, generating 153 jobs and a total $9.2 million in new investment in the region.
HanesBrands Submits Data For Latest CDP Climate Change Report
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion and Gear For Sports, has voluntarily disclosed its carbon emissions and related information for the CDP 2017 Climate Change Report – marking the seventh year that the company has participated in this initiative.
Lululemon Bangs Out 7 Percent Comp Gain In Q2
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported basically flat earnings before special items in the second quarter but earnings were 4 cents ahead of Wall Street’s consensus estimate. Same-store sales grew 7 percent and gross margins expanded 180 basis points.
MSR Names Evan Williams Mechanical Design Engineer
Williams joins MSR after nearly two years as mechanical product development engineer at PATH, a leader in driving global health innovation.
Confluence Outdoor Sending Kayaks To Texas Police
Confluence is also supplying paddles and PFDs for both adults and children to directly support ongoing flood rescue efforts in the Houston area.
Craghoppers Hires TJ3 Sales For Southeast Representation
TJ3 Sales currently works with Swell Vision, TASC Performance and Sak Roots.
Registration Opens For 2018 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon
The 33rd edition of the race, scheduled for Sunday, March 18, 2018, offers more than 24,000 participants the opportunity to run the Stadium to the Sea course, starting at Dodger Stadium and finishing near the Santa Monica Pier.
Paddlesports Retailer To Move To Oklahoma City
Paddlesports Retailer will take place August 28-30 next year at Oklahoma City’s Cox Convention Center with the on-water demo on August 27 at the Boathouse District.
