Renowned Golf Instructor Hank Haney Headlines NSGA Conference
Hank Haney, one of the world’s leading golf instructors, will deliver the keynote speech on Sunday, May 21 at the 53rd Annual NSGA Management Conference & 19th Annual Team Dealer Summit in Scottsdale, AZ.
BigMouth Appoints Frank Carpenito CEO
Carpenito most recently served as CEO of Dancing Deer Baking Company, where he led the company to six consecutive years of growth.
Under Armour’s Q4 Profits Fall Short Of Guidance
Under Armour Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings that eased 0.9 percent and came in just shy of Wall Street’s consensus estimate. It also gave a soft revenue outlook for the current year and indicated its CFO would be leaving the company.
L.L.Bean To Open Second Store In Maryland
The store in North Bethesda will open this fall, in a two-level, 22,700-square-foot space, and employ around 75 people.
NOCSAE Updates Football Helmet Standards For Concussions
The NOCSAE Standards Committee finalized revisions to its existing football helmet standard that limits maximum rotational forces that are involved in many concussions.
Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Files For Chapter 11
The filing, according to local reports, came after the company on January 3 laid off about 30 of its 40 employees.
Denver Looking To Lure Outdoor Retailer Show
John Hickenlooper, the governor of Colorado, told the Denver Post he’d be open to working with the organizers of the Outdoor Retailer show about bringing the semi-annual trade show to Denver.
Steve Madden Acquires Schwartz & Benjamin
Schwartz & Benjamin’s current brand partners include Kate Spade, Rebecca Minkoff, Alice + Olivia and Avec Les Filles.
Luxottica Group Sees Sales Accelerate In Q4
Luxottica Group reported fourth quarter accelerated from the third quarter, with net sales rising 5.2 percent at constant exchange rates and 6.3 percent at current exchange rates.
Fitbit Cuts 6 Percent Of Workforce Amid Q4 Shortfall
Fitbit expects revenue for the fourth quarter of 2016 to be in the range of $572 million to $580 million, compared to the company’s previously announced guidance range of $725 million to $750 million.
SFIA To Hold 18th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day
Herschel Walker will serve as Honorary Chairman of National Health through Fitness Day, to be accompanied by a wide variety of professional and Olympic athletes.
Under Armour Selling First Apparel Made In The U.S.
Under Armour released its first collection of apparel made in the U.S. and out of UA Lighthouse, the Brand’s state-of-the-art innovation center for design and manufacturing in Baltimore.
REI Adventures Launches Women’s Adventures Collection
REI Adventures is launching a collection of 19 Women’s Adventures in Africa, Europe, Latin America, New Zealand and North America. In addition, REI Adventures is expanding its cycling offerings into fully supported mountain bike trips and growing its Signature Camping itineraries in Africa and Latin America.
Wilson Celebrates Serena Williams’ 23rd Grand Slam Victory
All proceeds from a commemorative edition racket honoring Serena Williams 23 Grand Slams will be donated to The Serena Williams Fund.
Vicis Adds NFL Mom To Coalition
Vicis, the startup football helmet maker, has added Lisa Ertz, the mother of NFL tight end Zach Ertz, to its coalition of advisors.
