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Leadership appointments, talent trends, and workforce dynamics shaping the sporting goods industry—tracking executive moves, hiring patterns, skills in demand, plus interviews with industry leaders revealing strategic thinking and organizational culture.
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JD Sports brings 10,000 young people to career event
The sports retailer’s JD UP program, launched in 2020, has now reached tens of thousands of young people across the UK, Spain — and is heading to the US.
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Worldly names VP for human rights risk
Supply chain intelligence platform Worldly taps a 12-year Walmart responsible sourcing veteran as new regulations raise the stakes for social data.
VF Corp names new North Face president
Caroline Brown exits after fewer than two years; Chris Goble to lead the outdoor brand with a commercial and product background.
Stria Sport brings aboard NBA’s Andre Drummond
76ers center Drummond takes an ownership position at Stria Sport, a Chicago indie basketball brand, also joining as Creative Director.
Misto Holdings CEO handover founder to his son
Gene Yoon moves to honorary chair as his son takes over the group behind Fila, Titleist and FootJoy.
Dale of Norway strengthens North American team
Coming off strong Olympic visibility in Cortina, the Norwegian heritage knitwear brand — whose garments are produced using hydropower — is investing in US and Canadian wholesale growth.
Amer hires Carrie Ask to lead Wilson
The former US Navy officer and Helly Hansen chief brings global brand, retail transformation and wholesale expertise to the ball and racquet sports giant.
GoPro promotes company veteran to CFO
The action camera maker taps a 13-year company veteran to lead its finances as longtime CFO Brian McGee moves to a new presidential role.
Newton Golf adds finance veteran to board
With John Bode, the golf equipment maker adds a multi-board public company CFO with hands-on golf industry operating experience.
HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
JD Sports brings 10,000 young people to career event
The sports retailer’s JD UP program, launched in 2020, has now reached tens of thousands of young people across the UK, Spain — and is heading to the US.
Amer Sports earns China Top Employer again
The multi-brand group secured the Top Employers Institute certification for a second straight year, signaling a maturing HR strategy in a market that rivals are fighting to win.
Zalando leads retailer initiative on due diligence data
Eight retailers and two industry bodies streamline human rights reporting with standardized questionnaire and free digital infrastructure.
Executive pay rebounds across vendors in 2024
Vendor executive pay grew 13 percent in 2024, led by a 24 percent rebound in CEO packages, while CFO pay edged up 5%.
Australian tennis player Kyrgios joins The Picklr
The tennis star is betting on pickleball’s boom with a new investment and ambassador role.
Federer: from champion to billionaire investor
The Swiss tennis legend’s On stake and Uniqlo deal drive a $1.1bn fortune, placing him among a handful of athletes on Forbes’ 2026 billionaires list.
Women’s sports brand TOGETHXR invests in Sportsish
Athlete-founded US media brand TOGETHXR acquires a stake in Sportsish, a social-first creator platform reaching 331,000 followers.
Rafa Nadal Academy takes padel tour to US
Four events in Miami, Austin and New York City mark the circuit’s first transatlantic expansion, backed by court-booking platform Playtomic.
Ex-NFL players launch $150m sports fund
Terrence Murphy and Reggie Bush are betting on women’s sports and next-generation formats as the next frontier for institutional capital.
Stria Sport brings aboard NBA’s Andre Drummond
76ers center Drummond takes an ownership position at Stria Sport, a Chicago indie basketball brand, also joining as Creative Director.
Cristiano Ronaldo, conglomerate
The footballer expands his business empire with a strategic acquisition through his newly formed CR7 Sports Investments.
Social: female athletes’ biggest asset – and liability
Women’s sports revenue is growing faster than men’s. Female athletes generate more social engagement. But visibility carries a cost brands rarely pay for.
Farewell to Nicola Pietrangeli
Nicola Pietrangeli, Italy’s greatest tennis player and a symbol of elegance and joie de vivre, has died at 92.
Nike Exec and basketball coaching legend George Raveling passes away
George Raveling, a former Nike marketing executive and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member, died at the age of 88, his family announced in a statement on social media.
Giorgio Armani dies aged 91
The legendary fashion designer had also diversified into sports.
Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier dies at 31
Alpine athlete and former biathlete Laura Dahlmeier has died. The 31-year-old German died in a rockfall while climbing Laila Peak in Pakistan’s Karakorum Mountains. The news was confirmed by her management on Dahlmeier’s Instagram channel.
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