Blue Tees Golf Names Software Product Manager
Blue Tees Golf, producing golf rangefinders and accessories, hired Michael Novotny as a software product manager. He is a PGA of American professional and former PGA Tour product manager.
Brunswick Corp. Experiences IT Security Incident
Brunswick Corporation reported that it recently had an IT security incident that impacted some of its systems and global facilities.
Puma’s Brand Chief Leaving As Global Marketing Moves From Boston To Herzo
As part of the implementation of its strategic priorities, Puma is reorganizing its Global Marketing Organization. The company said the decision lays the foundation for further elevating the Puma brand, one of the company’s three strategic priorities.
Fanatics Acquires Latin American Wholesaler
Fanatics completed the acquisition of Fexpro, a wholesaler of licensed sports and branded apparel in Latin America. Headquartered in Panama, Fexpro is a preferred licensee for several major U.S. sports leagues in the region and also works with international soccer clubs.
Goodr Named Sunglass Partner Of USA Cycling
USA Cycling, the national governing body for the sport of cycling, and sunglass manufacturer, Goodr, signed a partnership deal through 2024.
Kahr Firearms Appoints Director Of Manufacturing
Kahr Firearms Group promoted Hoonoh Choi to director of manufacturing, responsible for overseeing the company’s manufacturing operations.
Tentree Opens First Retail Store In Washington D.C.
Tentree reported it opened its first U.S. retail store in Washington, D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood at 1924 8th Street NW Washington, Suite 115.
Jack Wolfskin Continues NA Expansion With New Sales Leadership
Jack Wolfskin hired a new director of sales and marketing and appointed a new sales rep to expand wholesale distribution across the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions.
Mystery Ranch Inks New U.K. Distribution Partnership
Mystery Ranch has inked a strategic distribution partnership with Beyond Hope for the United Kingdom, effective June 12.
Riddell And USA Football Renew Official Protective Equipment Partnership
Riddell and USA Football, the sport’s U.S. governing body and a recognized sport organization of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, extended its partnership with a new three-year agreement.
Snow Peak USA Hires New Sales Director
Snow Peak, the Japanese camping brand, hired Liz Szulczewski as the sales director for its U.S. sales team.
Superfeet Welcomes New CEO
Superfeet hired Nike veteran Trip Randall as CEO, whose experience in the footwear industry comes from working more than 23 years across a diverse range of positions at Nike including vice president and general manager of Nike Running in North America, global vice president and general manager of Nike.com and vice president of global sales and marketplace for Nike Kids.
POC Names EMEA Sales Chief
POC, the maker of snow and cycling helmets, goggles, armor, sunglasses and apparel, promoted Oliver Coxhead, UK and interim Scandinavian country manager, to the head of sales for the EMEA.
Royal Robbins Names Head Of Sales
Royal Robbins hired Todd Gordon as head of sales. He was vice president and general manager at Chaco.
Adobe: Online Prices See Continued Downward Trend In May
Adobe reported online prices in May 2023 fell 2.3 percent year-over-year, the most significant decrease since the pandemic started, marking the ninth consecutive month of year-over-year price decreases with over half of Adobe’s tracked categories (11 of the 18) falling in prices on an annual basis. On a month-over-month (month-on-month) basis, online prices fell 1.2 percent in May.
