“Category: Corporate”

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (May 18, 2022) – Under Armour announced that Patrik Frisk will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and as a member of the Board of Directors (board), effective June 1, 2022. The board has initiated a comprehensive internal and external search process to identify a permanent President and CEO. Until a successor is named, the board … Continued

ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS (May 17, 2022) — Byrna Technologies Inc., announced that the Sports Inc. buying group is now offering the full line of Byrna products to its independent retailer members.  In February of 2022 at the Sports Inc. “invitation only” vendor consideration event, Byrna’s sales team successfully presented the full line of Byrna products to a group of … Continued

HERZOGENAURACH, GERMANY and NEW YORK, NEW YORK (May 5, 2022) – Adidas and Foot Locker announced a new and enhanced partnership built around product innovation, elevated experiences, and deeper consumer connectivity. This enhanced relationship will establish Foot Locker as the lead partner for adidas in the basketball category, accelerate energy and hype launches, as well as include the development and … Continued

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA and LOUISVILLE, COLORADO (May 5, 2022) – United Sports Brands announced it has acquired PEARL iZUMi, a manufacturer and retailer of cycling apparel and accessories. PEARL iZUMi will join USB’s portfolio of protective and performance  sports equipment sold under the Shock Doctor, McDavid, Cutters, NATHAN, and Glukos brands.  PEARL iZUMi was founded in Tokyo in 1950 and entered the … Continued

ASICS has partnered with the largest sublimation manufacturer in theWestern Hemisphere to offer sublimation to consumers BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS (April 7, 2022) – ASICS America announced it has relaunched its sublimation offering for team sports. Through a new partnership with the largest sublimation manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere, ASICS has enhanced the customization process for its athletes … Continued

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

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

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

OC Sports promoted Nate Currier to National Sales Manager.