Special Olympics Georgia Gifted Grant From UPS
Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) received a $90,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, as it preparing for its upcoming State Masters Bowling Tournament, State Fall Games and State Horse Show.
Keen Hires VP of Brand Marketing
Keen Inc. welcomed Tyler LaMotte as the company’s first-ever global vice president of brand marketing. Prior to Keen, LaMotte served as Apple’s Senior Marketer, Worldwide Product marketing.
Survey: Americans Inspired by Team USA
According to a new nationwide survey, 77 percent of Americans say watching Team USA inspires them to pursue their dreams.
Play It Again Sports Parent Sees Q2 Earnings Gain
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income for the quarter ended June 25, 2016 of $5.4 million, or $1.25 per share, improving from income of $4.75 million, or $1.00, in the second quarter of 2015.
True Fit Secures Financing
True Fit, which helps shoe and apparel businesses cut down on e-commerce returns, announced a $25 million Series B financing from Jump Capital, Signal Peak Ventures, and Intel Capital.
Jordan Brand to Continue Derek Jeter Sponsorship
Jordan Brand announced that it has reached a deal with baseball legend Derek Jeter to remain with the brand, creating the role of ‘Captain’ within the iconic brand’s training category and family of baseball athletes. The brand will also continue Jeter’s signature RE2PECT line.
Alleson Athletic Appoints VP of Sales
Alleson Athletic, a leading sporting goods apparel supplier of stock and sublimated uniforms, spirit wear and outerwear, announced the appointment of John Lavelle as vice president of sales.
Helly Hansen Sees Bounceback Year in 2015
Helly Hansen Group reported sales grew 22 percent in its year ended December 31 to NOK2,57 billion ($305 mm) and advanced 12 percent on currency-neutral basis.
Sympatex Technologies Appoints New CEO
Sympatex Technologies GmbH appointed Rüdiger Fox as its CEO. Michael Kamm, its CEO since 2010, has left the company by mutual agreement.
New Title Boxing Spot References Poetic ‘Invictus’
Shot Glass Films completed a branded content piece for Title Boxing, a top provider of boxing, MMA and martial arts equipment, that references the poem “Invictus.”
New Era to Open Retail ‘Lab’
New Era joins AEG as a Founding Partner and exclusive headwear provider to L.A. LIVE, and will establish a retail “Lab’ at the L.A. Kings’ Staples Center.
Optimum Nutrition Turns 30
Optimum Nutrition, a world leader in sports nutrition, will celebrate its 30th anniversary since its founding in 1986.
SGB Live At OutDoor Friedrichshafen 2016
SGB has made the trip overseas to Friedrichshafen, Germany to get a first-hand look at Europe’s outdoor industry from one of region’s largest trade shows — OutDoor 2016.
With Upheld Suspension, Tom Brady Still Cashes In From Under Armour
In the wake of New England Patriots QB being denied by the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals after submitting a petition to rehear his suspension case, Tom Brady will continue to bank on a smart endorsement deal he secured with Under Armour six years ago.
BRG Sports Appoints Dan Arment as President and CEO
BRG Sports, Inc., the parent of Riddell, appointed Dan Arment as president and chief executive officer.
