Puma Files Trademark Infringement Suit Against Brooks
Puma SE has sued Brooks Sports in Indianapolis federal court, charging that Brooks alleged advertising for sneakers with nitrogen-infused soles violates Puma’s “Nitro” trademark rights, according to Reuters.
South Korean Fashion Group F&F Acquires Sergio Tacchini
South Korean clothing company F&F has acquired Italian tennis brand Sergio Tacchini for U.S. $63 million.
Gap CEO To Step Down
Gap Inc. announced that president and chief executive officer Sonia Syngal will step down from her position and from the company’s Board, departing the company following a brief transition. The company also announced that Horacio “Haio” Barbeito, formerly at Walmart, will join the Gap Inc. as president and chief executive officer of Old Navy.
USA Pickleball Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
USA Pickleball, the national governing body for pickleball in the United States, announced that Chuck Menke was named chief marketing officer. Menke formerly led marketing for Sparking Life and USA Triathlon.
Vail Resorts CFO To Step Down
Vail Resorts, Inc. announced that executive vice president and CFO, Michael Barkin is stepping down after nearly a decade in the role for personal reasons.
Callaway Golf Names Foresight Sports Partner For Launching Monitor Technology
Foresight Sports, part of Vista Outdoor, has become the official launch monitor partner of Callaway Golf and Topgolf Entertainment Group.
Evo Announces New Campus Location In Tahoe
Evo unveiled plans to build a new campus location in Tahoe City, CA. The site is expected to open in 2023.
Bajío SunglassesSunglasses Expands Reach Into European Markets
Bajío Sunglasses, the maker of blue-light filtering, sustainably-made, performance sunglasses, has partnered with Fly Fish Europe, a fly fishing distributor in Europe, to expand to a broader consumer base.
Coats Acquires Texon International For $237 Million
Coats Group plc has acquired Texon, the manufacturer of structural components and materials for the footwear, accessories and apparel industries.
JD Sports Appoints Chairman
JD Sports named Andrew Higginson, former Chair of supermarkets group Morrisons, as chairperson, replacing Peter Cowgill, ousted in May.
Haro Bikes Appoints Supply Chain Director
Haro Bikes has hired Doss Barnes as supply chain director. Barnes’ experience includes positions at Fox Shox, Santa Cruz and Pon Bike Group as global category manager for performance brands.
Dunning Golf Appoints VP Of Sales
Dunning Golf appointed Roger Landry as vice president of sales, golf.
U.S. Ports Set Another Record
Imports set another record high this spring as the nation’s major container ports worked to reduce congestion and retailers stocked up before dockworkers’ West Coast labor contract expired, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation.
Rally House Opens In Bloomington
Rally House is opening its sixth store in Bloomington, IN at College Mall.
Royal Robbins Expands Marketing Team In Colorado
Royal Robbins hires three marketing executives working from its U.S. headquarters in Louisville, CO—Gareth Martin, Stevie Gluck and Samantha Silverman,
