Hibbett Promotes Two to Senior Vice President Level

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA (March 30, 2022) – Hibbett, Inc., announced two industry veterans have been promoted to the Senior Vice President level. Mike McAbee has been promoted from VP, Supply Chain & Store Development to SVP in the same department and Stephani Smith has been promoted from VP/GMM of Women’s to SVP, Merchandising. “I am proud to announce the promotions of … Continued

Champion Launches “Get It Girl” Sportswear Campaign

WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA (March 16, 2022) – Champion Athleticwear, makers of authentic athletic apparel since 1919, sees women – in high school, college or beyond – as a cause for celebration, not a cause. The brand that created the world’s first sports bra is changing the game, revealing Saweetie as the brand’s first-ever Global Culture Consultant. … Continued

SV Sports Gets Funding Support From NBA Star Chris Paul

POTTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (March 8, 2022) — SV Sports Holdings, Inc., announced a funding round that included participation from Chris Paul, the 12-time NBA All-Star and businessman. This announcement comes amid a fast start to 2022 for SV Sports, which includes expansion of its internal TEAM Sales force and the mid-March opening of a new sports destination retail space in the … Continued

Rawlings Expands Gold Glove Awards to NCAA Division I Softball

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI (February 16, 2022) – Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., the creator of the Gold Glove Award celebrating defensive excellence in baseball since 1957, announced the Award will be presented to NCAA Division I softball athletes for the first time in its 65-year history following the 2022 season.   Nine student athletes – one … Continued

Bass Pro to Celebrate 50th Anniversary With The World’s Fishing Fair

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI (February 21, 2022) —The World’s Fishing Fair, an exclusive presentation of Bass Pro Shops, is a one-of-a-kind showcase of fishing, boating, conservation and the great outdoors. The Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters – which includes Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium – will host the event in conjunction with the company’s 50th anniversary … Continued

Outdoor Cap Promotes Jeanelle Harris to President

BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS (January 25, 2022) – Outdoor Cap announced the promotion of current Chief Sales Officer, Jeanelle Harris, MBA, to the position of President, Outdoor Cap Company effective immediately. She succeeds Jim Haworth who announced his upcoming departure from Outdoor Cap to act as Executive Chairman to NOW Diagnostics, a leader in innovative health testing. Harris … Continued