The Buckle Appoints CFO
The Buckle Inc. appointed Thomas B. Heacock as the company’s vice president of finance, treasurer and chief financial officer.
Report: CCM Hockey To Be Sold To PE Firm
Adidas reached an agreement to sell CCM Hockey for approximately $100 million to Canadian private equity firm Birch Hill Equity Partners, according to the New York Post.
Dick’s Brings Second Skin Line To 350 Stores Nationwide
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced the expansion of its private label brand Second Skin to include male and female training apparel products and also rolled it out to over 350 Dick’s Sporting Goods nationwide.
Garmin Acquires Alphamantis Technologies
Alphamantis develops technology that allows cyclists to test and refine their drag coefficient in everyday riding conditions, without having to use wind tunnel testing.
Skechers Q2 Beats Expectations
Skechers USA Inc. reported second-quarter sales handily exceeded expectations due to double-digit growth at its own retail stores and internationally. Earnings, however, came below targets.
Crosman Corporation Acquires Commercial Business Of LaserMax
LaserMax’s commercial business provides laser sighting solutions and tactical lights to the firearm OEM and retail channels.
HanesBrands Distribution Center Achieves 2017 Safety Milestone
HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion and Gear For Sports, announced that its Canterbury Distribution Center, located in Kings Mountain, NC, is one of 21 facilities in the state to achieve 2 million employee hours without injury during the first half of 2017.
Specialized And Levi’s GranFondo To Offer Free Entries And Demo Bikes For Youth Riders
With the partnership, Specialized Bicycles aims to grow youth cycling by inspiring kids.
Stormy Kromer Sponsors First U.S. Ladies Match Fishing Team
The six anglers will be the first U.S. team to compete in the Annual Ladies Match Fishing World Championships, this year taking place in Szolnok, Hungary on August 26-27.
Katadyn Group To Acquire Hydro-Photon Inc.
Katadyn Group signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Hydro-Photon Inc., the maker of the SteriPen ultraviolet, handheld water purifier. The acquisition is planned to close near the end of July 2017.
Supra Announces Global Brand Mission
Launching officially at retail in January 2018, the apparel and footwear brand will begin to soft launch the campaign on owned platforms and social channels today, July 20.
NFL, Gatorade Join Speaker Roster For SFIA Industry Leaders Summit
Tod Leiweke, NFL chief operating officer, and Jeff Kearney, Gatorade global head of sports marketing have been added to the lineup of speakers at the SFIA’s 2017 Industry Leaders Summit in Chicago, September 13-14, 2017.
Under Armour Celebrates Women In Global Campaign
In Unlike Any, powerful imagery of trailblazing female athletes is paired with the work of spoken word artists.
Carsten Von Birckhahn Dies In Paragliding Accident
CEO and brand manager of Edelrid, Carsten von Birckhahn, has died after a crash landing while paragliding in Val di Mello in northern Italy.
Iconix Brand Group Acquires 100 percent Ownership Of Iconix Canada
Iconix Brand Group Inc. announced that it has bought back the remaining 50 percent interest in Iconix Canada from its joint venture partner for $19 million.
