Jordan Brand Signs NFL Draft Prospects
Ahead of the 2017 draft in Philadelphia, Jordan Brand announced the signing of Ohio State safety Malik Hooker and Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer.
GameChanger App Reaches Milestone Of 10 Million Games Scored
GameChanger, the leading digital scorekeeping app for amateur baseball and softball teams acquired by Dick’s Sporting Goods last November, said it officially reached 10 million games scored since launching in 2009.
Volcom’s Revenues Down In Q1
Volcom’s sales were down 6.3 percent on currency-neutral basis, according to the report from its parent, Kering.
Vasque Announces 2017 Thru-Hike Syndicate Roster
In its fourth season, the Thru-Hike Syndicate is a brand partner-powered program supporting a select group of thru-hikers attempting to complete the longest trails throughout the United States.
Roka Partners With British Triathlon
Roka Sports Inc. and British Triathlon revealed a new partnership today that makes the Dallas-based performance multi-sport brand as the Official Swim Category Sponsor of British Triathlon.
HSN’s Mindy Grossman To Lead Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers International Inc. appointed Mindy Grossman as president and chief executive officer effective July 2017.
OutDoor In Friedrichshafen Focuses On Running
At this year’s OutDoor in Friedrichshafen the subject of running will be presented for the first time in a special Running Center, removing the boundaries between trail running and classic running.
Adidas Partners With World OutGames Miami
Making its U.S. debut, the event will welcome LGBTQI athletes from more than 40 countries, many where homosexuality remains illegal and hidden.
Vail Resorts Sees Healthy Spring Bookings
Season-to-date total lift ticket revenue at the company’s North American mountain resorts, including an allocated portion of season pass revenue for each applicable period, was up 7.4 percent compared to the prior-year season-to-date period.
Patagonia Blasts Trump’s National Monuments Executive Order
Following President Trump’s signing of an executive order Wednesday calling into question the future of more than two dozen national monuments, Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario in an open letter declared the Trump administration “has an obligation to protect these most special wild places. Unfortunately, it seems clear they intend to do the opposite.”
GoPro Adds Board Member
Susan Lyne is the founder and president of AOL-backed investment fund BBG Ventures and former president of ABC Entertainment.
Ping Acquires Nike Golf Patents
Nike has sold five golf equipment patents to Karsten Manufacturing Corp., the parent of the Ping golf brand, according to a report from the Portland Business Journal.
Hibbett Slashes Guidance On Weak First Quarter
Hibbett Sports slashed its full-year guidance by 30 cents a share as first-quarter same-store sales are expected to decline between 4 percent and 5 percent.
Safilo Group Appoints New Chairman
Eugenio Razelli succeeds Robert Polet, who resigned as chairman for personal reasons and remains as director of the company.
OIA Reacts To Trump’s Review Of National Monument Designations
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) issued a statement saying it the outdoor industry business community are “very concerned about and closely watching” President Trump’s Executive Order calling for a review of national monument designations under the Antiquities Act.
