Nike Partners With University Of California
Nike has agreed to replace Under Armour as its official provider of apparel, footwear and other gear for the University of California, Berkeley. Nike partnered with BSN Sports on a three-year agreement with the University, effective July 1, 2023.
The Sports Shop Shutters After 45-Year Run
The Sports Shop in Elk Grove, CA, closed after 45 years in business.
Salesforce: U.S. 2022 Holiday E-Commerce Sales Up 5 Percent
Salesforce released its 2022 holiday recap of November and December shopping data, which showed that consumers spent $1.14 trillion online globally, flat year over year (YoY) and $270 billion in the U.S., up 5 percent from the 2021 period.
Adidas Loses Trademark Lawsuit Over 3-Stripe Design
Adidas lost a trademark infringement lawsuit Thursday that the company brought against Thom Browne, the American fashion designer, after claiming the fashion brand used its “three stripes” logo design without permission.
RVIA: 67 Million Americans Plan To Go RVing This Year
A recent survey conducted by the RV Industry Association found that 37 percent of American leisure travelers, representing 67 million, plan to take an RV trip this year.
Salomon Names Global Chief Brand Officer
Salomon named Scott Mellin its global chief brand officer, headquartered in its Annecy office in the French Alps.
Champion Parent Expects Q4 Sales At Top End Of Outlook; CFO To Exit
HanesBrands Inc. expects to report fourth-quarter 2022 net sales slightly above the top end of its outlook range and adjusted operating profit at the mid-point of the range.
Therabody Names CEO
Therabody hired Monty Sharma as president and chief executive officer. Co-founder and CEO Benjamin Nazarian becomes Therabody’s executive chairman, effective immediately.
Grassroots Names Director Of Events
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance named Devaki Murch as director of events.
B.A.S.S. Adds EVP Of Sales And Business Development
B.A.S.S., which encompasses the Bassmaster tournament leagues, events and media platforms, hired Phillip Johnson as executive vice president of sales and business development.
Fitbench Adds VP Of Sales
Fitbench tapped the expertise of 25-plus-year industry veteran Brian Weaver as vice president of sales.
REI Outside Of Cleveland Seeks To Unionize
Workers at the REI in Orange, OH, a suburb of Cleveland, announced their intention to unionize and filed for a union election.
Rawlings To Retain Miken Sports Plant In Caledonia
Rawlings reportedly made its Miken Sports plant in Caledonia, MN the North American headquarters for its slow-pitch business; this follows the company’s announcement in July 2021 that said it would close the plant within two years.
And1 Founder Helping Launch Pro Dodgeball League
The Professional Dodgeball League (PDBL) was founded in 2022 by entrepreneur Adam Majewski with investor and advisor Tom Austin of AND1. The League features the best 96 dodgeball players in the U.S. who will compete on national television.
The Bay Names New President
The Bay, the Canadian luxury department store chain, reported that Iain Nairn, president and CEO, would retire in January 2023. Sophia Hwang-Judiesch has been appointed president of The Bay and Hudson’s Bay, comprising both the store and digital businesses.
