Travis Campbell Becomes Smartwool’s Brand President
Campbell most recently served as president and CEO of Far Bank Enterprises, an integrated manufacturer and distributor of fly fishing products and owner of the Sage, Redington, and RIO brands.
Performance Sports Group To Be Sold To Sagard Capital And Fairfax Financial
Performance Sports Group Ltd said it would seek approval from a U.S. bankruptcy court for the sale of its assets to Sagard Capital Partners LP and Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd after it failed to attract other bids in an auction process.
Nike Still Working Closely With Tiger Woods
Despite news that Tiger Woods reached a partnership with TaylorMade for golf clubs, Nike is still working closely with the golf legend on golf shoes.
Jimmy Choo Reports Record Annual Revenue
Revenues grew 15 percent. Strong growth in Asia, continued solid growth in Europe and Japan and improving trends in U.S. retail offset a planned reduction in U.S. wholesale.
Ride Snowboards And Line Skis Partner With Napster
Napster officially launched a new partnership with two Seattle-based winter sports brands – Ride Snowboards and Line Skis – to give subscribers an inside look into the music libraries of the best in the world of skiing and snowboarding.
SFIA Debuts Start-Up Workshop At Litigation, Regulatory & Risk Management Summit
The ‘Start-Up Workshop’ will provide an interactive platform for startups to receive insight from established sports & fitness brands and legal experts attending 2017 LR2MS.
Under Armour Eyewear Partners With The Association Of Professional Tour Caddies
In advance of the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL, Eyeking, the official provider/licensee of UA Eyewear, announced its partnership with the Association of Professional Tour Caddies (APTC) for 2017.
Hydro Flask Scores New Distribution In Japan
Said Mike Wallenfels, global vice president of sales at Hydro Flask. “There is no doubt that it’s a country filled with outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. We’re already seeing a great reception and amazing results in the market.“
Pensole Partners With Foot Locker Again
Pensole Footwear Design Academy announced the kickoff and schedule for the 2017 World Sneaker Championship (WSC) – Powered by Foot Locker
SnowSports Industries America Extends Contract With Denver
At the kick-off day of education for the SnowSports Industries America’s (SIA) annual Snow Show in Denver, CO, the organization announced, along with VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau, that they have extended their contract in The Mile High City through 2030.
Brunswick Corp.’s Q4 Sales Jump 11 Percent
Brunswick Corp. reported a profit against a loss in the fourth quarter although both periods included special charges. Sales 11.0 percent to $1.08 billion. Pacing the gains was the Fitness segment, which grew 24 percent, thanks to acquisitions.
SIA To Stream Programs From The Snow Show
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) will stream live programs from the Snow Show in Denver on January 25, 26 and 27 at www.snowsports.org.
Obama’s 11th Hour Edict Labeled Anti-Fishing
B.A.S.S. joined the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) in calling on the Trump administration to put a hold on an order to ban lead fishing tackle and ammunition from land and water managed by the the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Callaway Golf Signs Global Golf Superstar Michelle Wie
Wie will add to Callaway’s group of talented young players, a list that includes Patrick Reed, 2016 Masters Champion Danny Willett, Wes Bryan, Ollie Schniederjans, Ryo Ishikawa, Branden Grace, Thomas Pieters, and Daniel Berger, who officially joined the company as a Tour Staffer this week.
Capital One’s Credit Card Deal With Cabela’s To Miss Deadline
Capital One Financial Corp. indicated on Wednesday that it doesn’t expect to receive regulatory approval of its acquisition of Cabela’s credit card business prior to October 3, 2017, when the deal can be terminated by either party.
