Mizuno’s Bob Puccini To Retire
Mark O’Brien, the company’s current chief operating officer (COO), will become the next president of Mizuno USA at the end of the year.
Skullcandy Becomes Private Company
As a result of the closing of its merger with a Mill Road Capital affiliate, Skullcandy’s shares of common stock will no longer be publicly traded.
Sportfishing Association Supports Everglades Stewardship
The American Sportfishing Association contributed $10,000 to the South Florida National Parks Trust’s Florida Bay Stewardship Fund.
Zeiss Celebrates Founder’s 200th Birthday
The German sports optics manufacturer is also sponsoring the establishment of a German Optical Museum in Jena, with the support of partners from industry, science and the city of Jena.
Beyoncé Uses Instagram To Tease F/W Ivy Park Line
Beyoncé took to her Instagram account in the last week of September 2016 to tease the release of her 2016 Fall/Winter Ivy Park line of activewear.
Dick’s Names Belitsky New CFO
Belitsky assumes the responsibilities from COO André Hawaux, who served as the principal financial officer on an interim basis since August 2016.
Columbia Names Interim SVP Of North America Retail
Columbia Sportswear Company named David Lawner to serve as interim SVP of retail for North America and EMEA while the company conducts a global search for a new leader to replace departing Shawn Cox.
GK Elite Sportswear Inks Disney Deal
The collection consists of 12 GK leotards, coordinating doll leotards, workout shorts and capris and accessories featuring Minnie Mouse, Disney Princess characters and Disney-Pixar characters.
AC Milan Football Club Partners With Diesel
The Italian football club will be dressed off-field by Diesel for the next three years.
Riddell Names 2016 Smarter Football Winners
The football protection company pledged $100,000 in new equipment to high school and youth teams that displayed coaching leadership and commitment to player safety.
Luxottica Forms Alliance With Intel On Smart Eyewear
Luxottica Group and Intel came together to launch a virtual training coach they’re dubbing Radar Pace, a smart eyewear model featuring a real-time voice activated coaching system.
Under Armour’s Kevin Plank Talks Technology At CES
Consumer Technology Association (CTA) enlisted Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank to address attendees on the CES 2017 keynote stage.
National Park Visits Dip In September
Backcountry and overall visits to the National Park Service remain up through the first nine months of the year despite dipping in September.
Performance Bicycle Extends Support Of Breast Cancer Awareness
In 2015, Performance raised $21,499 for the American Cancer Society through customer donations and a matching contribution.
Big 5 Sporting Goods’ Richard A. Johnson To Retire
The EVP concludes a 46-year career with the sporting goods retailer. As part of the transition, Michael Marrone was promoted to SVP of store operations.
