Adidas’ Basketball Head Joins Agency
Chris Grancio, who managed Adidas’ NBA partnership and player endorsement contracts, has become chief marketing officer of Independent Sports & Entertainment.
Headwinds For China’s High-end Bike Sales
Retail sales of high-end sport bicycles fell by roughly one-quarter in China in 2015, marking the third double-digit decline since such sales peaked in 2013, according to a market overview released by Messe Friedrichshafen last week on the first day of the sixth Asia Bike Show.
Soles4Souls Adds Director Of Corporate Engagement
CeCe McCormick-Moore comes to Soles4Souls with entrepreneurial experience and a skill set that will contribute to the organization’s poverty eradication mission.
Maurice Sporting Goods To Close Northbrook Warehouse
Maurice Sporting Goods will shift from a three-site distribution operation to a two-site operation in Northbrook while expanding operations in Atlanta and Reno.
Camber Outdoors Opens Applications For Mentoring Program
The nine-month program is designed to create a one-on-one relationship between seasoned professional women and up-and-coming leaders.
G-Form Partners With Ski Utah To Promote Outdoor Safety
The partnership makes G-Form the official protection sponsor across all of Ski Utah’s activities and partnership projects.
LCI Brands Names First VP Of Product Development
Patty Stemp, who spent the last 14 years at S.I. Jacobson Manufacturing leading their sales and new product development teams, joined LCI Brands August 25.
Skhoop Unveils Redesigned Website
The Swedish outdoor company introduced a redesigned website that features its fall/winter 2016 collection and a Skhoop Outdoors gear spotlight.
Inside TRX’s Under Armour Partnership
TRX entered into a partnership with Under Armour through 2019, as the suspension strap company makes a killer comeback in training.
Granite Gear Launches Online Storytelling Journal
The Minnesota-based outdoor product manufacturer’s Journal will feature stories about inspiring adventures had by their athletes and ambassador team.
Dick’s Adds Stores In Washington, New York And Virginia
The Silverdale, WA location will have Nike and Under Armour shops, while the ones in Melville, NY and Charlottesville, VA will combine a Dick’s Sporting Goods and a Field & Stream under one roof.
Head Sued By Bode Miller
The skier is part owner of his new sponsor, Bomber Ski, and is contesting his obligations to Head in accordance with the 2015 termination of his endorsement agreement.
NikeLab And Kim Jones Collaborate On Second Collection
Nike’s research and development operation in Beaverton, OR released the second part of its collaboration with British fashion designer Kim Jones.
Mountain Bikers Acknowledge Image Problem
Seven in 10 rank a negative image of their sport as the number one threat to expanding trail access in their communities, an IMBA membership survey shows.
Leatt To Present At MicroCap Leadership Summit
Leatt Corporation, manufacturers of protective gear for sports, will present at the inaugural MicroCap Leadership Summit, hosted by MicroCapClub LLC.
