Newell Brands Names VP Of Communications
Tom Sanford is the latest high-profile appointment since the April acquisition of Jarden Corp. and its $2.74-billion-a-year sporting goods business.
CODI Completes 5.11 Tactical Acquisition
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CODI) closed on its $400 million acquisition of the tactical products company.
Shoe Carnival Q2 Misses Wall Street’s Targets
The family shoe chain slightly reduced its sales guidance for the year but maintained its EPS outlook.
Brunswick Completes Indoor Cycling Group Acquisition
Brunswick Corporation (BC) completed its acquisition of Indoor Cycling Group (ICG), a market leader specializing in the design of indoor cycling equipment.
NuGo Nutrition Acquires Promax Nutrition Bars
Promax is one of the original, great-tasting high protein sports bars and has been a mainstay in the sports nutrition category for more than 20 years.
GSI Outdoor Signs Korean Distributor
GSI Outdoors has signed an agreement with Nelson Sports Inc to distribute its outdoor cook- and tableware and related accessories in South Korea, effective immediately. Nelson Sports will sell, market and support GSI Outdoors’ products with the goal of increasing demand and sales in the South Korean outdoor market. The announcement was made by Don Scott, […]
Columbia Launches Search For Two New Directors of Toughness
In addition to job perks that include a full-time salary and benefits, the product-testing job duration is being extended from six to nine months.
Adidas Outdoor Sees Strength in Trail Running
Adidas Outdoor announced its pre-order sales for trail running footwear for spring 2017 increased more than 62 percent from last year. The collections include the Adidas brand’s Boost energy return foam, Continental Rubber and Gore-Tex waterproof membranes. “The outdoor trail running category is one of our strongest areas,” said Greg Thomsen, Adidas Outdoor managing director, […]
Columbia Releases Manchester United Line
Columbia Sportswear released its long-awaited line in partnership with football club Manchester United. The outerwear line is targeted at fans and includes 17 styles of jackets and shells for men, women and children.
Fitbit Opens Headquarters In Dublin, Hires Managing Director
Fitbit, Inc. is opening its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. In conjunction with the opening, the group appointed a new Managing Director, Des Power.
Crunch Opens Doors In Athens, GA
Crunch, the health club chain, will open its newest franchise location at 196 Alps Road, in Athens, GA.
CorePower Opens In The Big Apple
CorePower Yoga will open its first New York City location at 2030 Broadway in Manhattan’s Upper West Side neighborhood. This studio marks CorePower Yoga’s entry into the Tri-State area.
USGreentech Promotes New President
USGreentech, the company that develops non-rubber infills for sports turf applications, promoted Valerie Webster to role of president.
Topgolf Hires 500 In Jacksonville
Topgolf will open its 30th location in Jacksonville in late October, hiring approximately 500 new employees to fill positions at the location.
President’s Council On Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Turns 60
In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, Funny Or Die, and SS+K launched a new video encouraging Americans to be healthy and active.
