September 25, 2017 Golf Industry Giant Wally Uihlein to Retire
Acushnet’s chief since 1995, who spent over 40 years there in all, will step down on Jan. 1 as the longest-serving golf company CEO, leaving behind a strong legacy that apexed with GOLF’s IPO last year. Adidas Signs $191 Million Deal with Kansas
The 14-year deal, an extension of an existing contract, will be a school-wide deal and replace immediately an existing six-year deal that was due to expire in 2019 that paid the Jayhawks about $26 million annually. Bass Pro, Cabela’s Complete Merger
The transaction, which took nearly a year to close and nearly two years after Elliott Management initiated its hostile effort to force a breakup and sale of the company, closed on the terms negotiated in the final amended purchase agreement at $61.50 per share, valuing the company at $5.0 billion. HanesBrands Names Barry Hytenin as CFO
He replaces Richard Moss, who is retiring at the end of the year after 12 years with the company.
The Eager Beavertons, the NFL’s largest licensee, joined in with a statement saying “Nike supports athletes and their right to freedom of expression on issues that are of great importance to our society.” Etcetera: Keen, Academy, Eisbär, Dakine
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