October 08, 2018
The Big Cat has launched a new social media platform, #Reform, that is dedicated to giving activists in sports, entertainment and music a platform to discuss social issues, including universal equality and criminal justice reform. MAP Active Goes Public in Indonesia
MAP Active Adiperkasa, which claims to be the number one sporting goods retailer in SE Asia with over 900 retail stores in Indonesia, was spun off from parent Mitra Adiperkasa in a July IPO. Arsenal Confirms Long-term Adidas Deal
The five-year, £300 million ($392 mm) kit sponsorship was officially announced by the Premier League club, confirming that the Big a will replace Puma starting next year and giving Arsenal the fourth highest payday in soccer. Phil Knight Makes $963 Million Donation
The Nike founder gave 12 million shares of NKE, which closed at $80.23 today, to an unnamed nonprofit organization, according to an SEC filing, which also indicated that Knight and his wife Penny sit on its board of directors. Acushnet Sues Golf Gods over Parodies
GOLF says that Golf Gods is distributing golf balls, accessories, clothing, and headwear that infringe on its Titleist and FootJoy marks with sexually suggestive parodies. Fanatics Elevates Joe Bozich to Head In-House Manufacturing Division
He had been the COO of the Fanatics division and replaces long-time industry exec Raph Peck who has left the company to pursue other interests. Etcetera: Dick’s, Exped USA, Enve, Giant
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