USPA Global Licensing Appoints COO
J. Michael Prince comes to USPA Global Licensing after serving as president and COO of global fashion brand Cole Haan.
NormaTec Partners With USTA
The United States Tennis Association Player Development program has partnered with NormaTec to bring NormaTec’s recovery capabilities to the organization’s USTA National Campus at Lake Nona in Orlando, FL.
New Era Signs Dak Prescott
The reigning AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year joins a cast of athletes including: Le’Veon Bell (Pittsburgh Steelers), Khalil Mack (Oakland Raiders), Greg Olsen (Carolina Panthers) and Sterling Shepard (New York Giants).
Jordan Brand Releases Fall 2017 Collection
Rooted in the brand’s heritage, the new line is a nod to 1985 and Michael’s iconic Flight Suit.
Nike Announces New Consumer Direct Offense
Nike is reducing its geography structure from six to four regions, appointing Michael Spillane to the new role of president of categories and product and creating a new new Nike Direct organization to improve speed to market and better engage consumers. The changes will result an overall reduction of approximately 2 percent of the company’s global workforce.
Hoka One One Grows Ambassador Team
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, has bolstered its athlete roster with the signing of triathlete Kirsten Kasper and ultrarunner Tim Freriks.
Skechers Scores Victories In Patent Dispute With Adidas
Skechers USA Inc.. announced that in two separate rulings the United States District Court for the District of Oregon denied Adidas’ motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to prevent Skechers from selling its Mega-Blade series of children’s shoes, and dismissed Adidas’ claim against Skechers for willful infringement of two patents allegedly covering Adidas’ Springblade shoes.
USPTA Moves Headquarters To Lake Nona, FL
The United States Professional Tennis Association began transitioning its worldwide headquarters to Lake Nona, FL, at the end of May.
Magpul Industries Named Platinum Sponsor Of 2017 Import/Export Conference
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, announced that Magpul Industries Corp has signed as the Platinum Sponsor of the upcoming 2017 Import/Export Conference.
Spy Promotes Curtis Ellis To Sales Director
Spy promoted Curtis Ellis from western sales manager to the position of sales director.
Overton’s To Be Featured Sponsor For July NASCAR Weekend
Overton’s, America’s Marine and Watersports SuperStore, will serve as the entitlement sponsor for two major NASCAR races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway next month.
Retail Sales Remain Flat In May
Retail sales in May were essentially unchanged on a seasonally adjusted basis after an upwardly revised gain of 0.6 percent, according to calculations released by the National Retail Federation.
Mizuno Partners With BB&T Atlanta Open
Mizuno USA Inc. signed a new partnership with the BB&T Atlanta Open to be the Official Performance Footwear and Apparel Sponsor of the ATP World Tour 250 tournament.
OIA Outlines NAFTA Renegotiation Priorities
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has outlined its priorities in the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Canada and Mexico in comments submitted to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
Columbia Sportswear Appoints CFO And Chief Transformation Officer
Columbia Sportswear Company appointed Jim Swanson as the company’s senior vice president and chief financial officer and Peter Rauch as the company’s senior vice president and chief transformation officer.
