Buck Knives Appoints New Sales Heads
Buck Knives announced that Mike Silverberg has joined the company as vice president of sales and Chris Bourassa has been promoted to director of North American sales.
Puma Partners With Selena Gomez
The singer and actress will start working with Puma immediately and will first appear in the brand’s newest campaign for the Phenom, an upcoming women’s footwear drop.
Raleigh Electric Add Reps
Raleigh Electric and IZIP, manufacturers of electric bikes, have added three new territory managers to the sales team, as both brands continue to grow and expand in the market.
Balega Supports Breast Cancer Prevention
Balega, the performance sock brand in the run specialty market, announced its continued support of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) with the release of its limited-edition Grit and Grace collection.
The Pro’s Closet Secures Funding
Foundry Venture Capital 2016, L.P. has completed its initial investment in The Pro’s Closet (TPC) as part of a $9 million financing. TPC, based in Boulder, CO, is the world’s largest seller of pre-owned bicycles and bicycle parts.
OBIT: Powder Mountain’s Alvin F. Cobabe
The father and visionary of Powder Mountain, Dr. Alvin F. Cobabe, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2017 at the age of 99 in his home in Eden, UT.
Delta Apparel Share Repurchase Authorization Increased
Delta Apparel Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new authorization under the company’s stock repurchase program for the repurchase of up to an additional $10 million of the company’s outstanding common stock.
Sportsman’s Warehouse To Hold Grand Opening In Visalia, CA
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Visalia, CA.
Camping World Forms Partnership With Major League Baseball
Camping World Holdings announced a multi-year partnership with Major League Baseball. The agreement includes sponsorships with all its banners: Camping World, Gander Mountain, Overton’s, The House and Windward/W82.
Flywheel Sports Makes Two Executive Appointments
Flywheel Sports added two key executives to its leadership team. Bill Stauffer, formerly of EHE International, takes the reigns as chief operating officer. Michael Cohen joins the team from Birchbox as chief financial officer.
Under Armour To Sponsor Women’s Professional Lacrosse League
The Women’s Professional Lacrosse League (WPLL) announced a new, multi-year partnership with Under Armour and Longstreth Sporting Goods, naming Under Armour the official outfitter of the WPLL.
Lululemon Launches First Campaign Targeting Men
Lululemon introduced its first global campaign targeting men in a partnership with Vice’s in-house agency Virtue.
Canada’s Wholesale Sports To Close
Wholesale Sports Canada Ltd. announced the orderly wind down and eventual closure of its 12 retail locations in the four western Canadian provinces, according to a statement from its parent United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA).
Fanatics Renews Rugby Football Union Deal
Fanatics signed a an eight-year renewal deal with England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU).
Retail Sales Down Slightly in August From July But Up Over 2016
Retail sales in August decreased by 0.2 percent from July on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to calculations released by the National Retail Federation.
