Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Famer James Throneburg Passes Away at 82
Jim Throneburg, a 2016 Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame inductee, passed away February 9, 2020 at 82. Throneburg invented the “activity-specific” padded sock.
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T-H Marine Acquires Maurice Sporting Goods’ Marine Division
HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA (February 10, 2020) – Huntsville-based T-H Marine Supplies has acquired First Source, the marine accessory division of Maurice Sporting Goods, one of the largest sporting goods distributors in the United States. First Source will operate as a stand-alone division of T-H Marine in Fort Myers, Florida. “We’re thrilled to complete our largest revenue acquisition to date,” said … Continued
Johnny Mac’s Founder Passes Away at 92
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (February 13, 2020) – John A. McArthur, founder of the Johnny Mac’s sporting goods chain, passed away Feb. 10 from pneumonia and cardiac failure at the age of 92. McArthur founded Johnny Mac’s Sporting Goods in 1967 in St. Louis and eventually expanded to nine stores in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Missouri. “He … Continued
Pop Warner, USA Football Announce Partnership Benefiting Youth Players
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (February 1, 2020) – USA Football, the sport’s national governing body and a member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., the nation’s oldest youth football, cheer and dance organization, announced a multi-layered partnership benefiting youth football players and their families. Under the partnership to develop and promote … Continued
OrderMyGear Names New CFO
DALLAS, TEXAS (January 31, 2020) – OrderMyGear announced that Leonid Rozkin has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Rozkin’s promotion aligns with OMG’s vision to take the company into their next phase of growth by investing in leadership, talent, and professionals with industry and SaaS experience. In 2020, OMG will drive new standards around technology in the Team and … Continued
Cascade Maverik Expands Partnership With US Lacrosse
SPARKS, MARYLAND (January 30, 2020) — Cascade Maverik Lacrosse has signed a new multi-year partnership agreement with US Lacrosse, the U.S. men’s and women’s national teams and the National Team Development Program (NTDP). Cascade, a longtime partner of the U.S. national team program, also becomes the “Preferred Helmet Partner” of the US Lacrosse First Stick Program … Continued
United Women’s Soccer Teams With Knit Wit Apparel
METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY (January 29, 2020) – United Women’s Soccer (UWS) is pleased to announce that Knit Wit Apparel – a wholly owned division of Image Apparel Solutions – will be the official supplier of custom team scarves for the national pro-am league and its member teams. “I am very impressed with Knit Wit Apparel’s commitment … Continued
CCM Acquires Step Skating Blades
Solidifies CCM’s commitment to making the best skates in the world MONTREAL, QUEBEC (February 3, 2020) – CCM Hockey, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of hockey equipment and related apparel, acquired Step Skating Blades Inc., the maker of STEP Steel high-quality skate blades. Headquartered in Quebec City and founded in 2000, STEP Steel has revolutionized hockey skate blades with … Continued
USA Hockey, MeiGray Extend Relationship For Game-Worn Jerseys
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (December 31, 2019) – USA Hockey announced the MeiGray Group will continue to serve as the exclusive source for game-worn jerseys and equipment of U.S. teams competing on the international stage in the Olympics, World Championships and World Cups, as well as other high-profile events like the Biosteel All-American Game. The MeiGray Group … Continued
TRUE Sports Names Considine New CEO
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (January 8, 2020) – TRUE Sports, a leader in the golf, hockey, lacrosse and baseball equipment businesses, announced the appointment of Chris Considine as President and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Considine is a veteran sporting goods executive who brings to TRUE Sports the skills and experience gained during a stellar career at Wilson Sporting Goods, … Continued