The outdoor co-op will expand its running assortment in stores and online, with an increased commitment to key brands like Hoka, On Running, Brooks, New Balance, Salomon and Smartwool.

The footwear maker for Nike, Puma, Converse, Vans, Hoka and other brands is investing Rs 1,000 crore ($131 mm) over five years to build a manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, India.

S&P Global maintained its CCC+ rating on the Sycamore Partners-backed fishing equipment portfolio company, even after it took on additional debt to acquire Svendsen Sport A/S in Feb. for $153.4 million.

The eyewear and helmet brand named 20-year company veteran Phares to the Global GM post, reporting to Francesco Rinaldi Ceroni who is president of Smith and will become president and CCO for North American market of Safilo Group effective June 1.

The Samsonite-owner pack brand promoted 20-year company veteran, John Sears to General Manager earlier this year, and has expanded the team in its Salt Lake City headquarters.

Tom Brady’s apparel brand and wellness company tapped Grant Shriver as its CEO and partner, where he will be tasked with growing the brand in product development, technology and body coaching.

The current chief revenue officer of the United States Tennis Association has been elevated to chief executive officer and executive director, effective May 2.