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

Wilson, National Lacrosse League Extend Partnership

PHILADELPHIA and CHICAGO (December 8, 2020) – The National Lacrosse League® announced it is extending its 2020 partnership with Wilson Sporting Goods®, naming Wilson and its protective equipment and apparel brand EvoShield® as an official supplier of performance driven sports protective gear for the 2021 season. “The National Lacrosse League is proud to continue our partnership … Continued

Bauer Hockey Introduces New Brand Campaign, “The Barn”

EXETER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (December 26, 2021) – Hockey is at a crossroads. Too few get a chance to play. Too many feel unwelcome in the sport. Bauer launched a global campaign to change that, showcasing diversity in the game. This next chapter is written in “The Barn,” a place where hockey experiences begin, where diversity is … Continued

Escalade Signs Agreement to Acquire Brunswick Billiards

EVANSVILLE, INDIANA (January 3, 2022) — Escalade, Inc., a leader in sporting goods and indoor/outdoor recreation equipment, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of the Brunswick Billiards® business from Life Fitness, LLC, a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, LP. Brunswick Billiards is the largest and oldest provider of billiards tables, game tables, and … Continued

Dowse Stepping Down as USTA CEO

WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK (December 8, 2021) – Michael Dowse, the CEO and Executive Director of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), will step down from his post effective March 2022. Dowse was named USTA CEO and Executive Director in October 2019 and assumed his position on January 1, 2020 after six years as president of Wilson … Continued