True Fitness Announces Leadership Changes
True Fitness announced several new hires to its sales and marketing team, including David Trulaske, Marshall Hansen, John Talley and Dean Bowrosen, effective immediately.
Adidas To Create NIL Network
Adidas announced that it would create a name, image and likeness (NIL) network for up to 50,000 college athletes to become paid endorsers for the brand.
Yeezy Appoints Head Of Design
Kanye West’s Yeezy appointed Nur Abbas, previously Nike ACG’s design director, as head of design.
Sportfishing Industry Association Appoints Pacific Fisheries Policy Director
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announced that Larry Phillips has joined ASA as its Pacific Fisheries policy director. Phillips most recently served as Region 6 Director for the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.
OR Show Returning To Salt Lake City In 2023
The Outdoor Retailer trade show, owned by Emerald Expositions, is returning to Salt Lake City, UT in 2023. The show had moved to Denver in 2018 because of Utah’s environmental policies and local political leaders’ support of the shrinking of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments and other federal land policies.
Otis Technology Announces New CEO Appointment
Otis Technology, based in Lyons Falls, NY, announced that Bill Kleftis will take the helm as CEO overseeing Otis Technology, Shooter’s Choice and DRD Tactical, effective April 4, 2022.
Winnebago Delivers 39 Percent Growth In Second Quarter
Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported strong earnings gains in the second quarter ended February 26 as sales grew 39 percent, including organic growth of 29 percent.
Kathmandu Parent Sees Slight Sales Decline In First Half
KMD Brands, formerly Kathmandu Holdings Limited, reported sales dipped 0.8 percent in the six months ended January 31. The second quarter showed a positive rebound following Q1 COVID lockdown impacts on Kathmandu and Rip Curl in Australasia. Oboz’s sales were impacted by COVID closure of Vietnam factories.
Anta Sports’ Sales Grew 39 Percent In 2021
Anta Sports reported sales for the year ended December 31 vaulted 38.9 percent to RMB49.32 billion ($7.74 bn). Sales for Amer Sports were up 18.1 percent.
Dexter Acquires HiSpec Wheel And Tire
DexKo Global, Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dexter Axle Company, acquired HiSpec Wheel & Tire, Inc., located in Mishawaka, IN.
SureWerx Acquires Footwear Specialties International
SureWerx, a manufacturer of safety, tool and equipment products, announced that it has acquired Footwear Specialties International (FSI), a maker of safety footwear based in Portland, OR. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Sacks Parente Golf To Open Shaft Manufacturing Facility In Missouri
Sacks Parente Golf, a specialist in putters based in Camarillo, CA, announced plans to open a golf shaft manufacturing and design facility in St. Joseph, MO.
Tennis Sees Significant Growth In 2021 Participation And Equipment Sales
The USTA announced that tennis showed significant growth in participation and equipment sales in 2021, marking the second year for the trend.
Rumpl Strengthens Leadership Team With New Hires
Blanket brand Rumpl has hired David Visnack as vice president, product and marketing, and Ellyn Craven as vice president of finance.
Fila Group’s Sales Expand 8 Percent In Fourth Quarter
Korea-based Fila Group reported sales grew 7.9 percent in the fourth quarter and 21.3 percent in the full year. At Fila USA, sales were down 8.7 percent in the fourth quarter but grew 11.5 percent for 2021.
