Tennessee Wildlife Resources Executive Director Ed Carter has received the honor of being named the Bass Pro Shops Conservation Partner of the Year.
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Super Saturday Breaks Records
Super Saturday on December 21 reached a record $34.4 billion in sales, marking the largest single-day in U.S. retail history, according to Customer Growth Partners. Super Saturday sales of $34.4 billion were 10 percent above Black Friday’s $31.2 billion total.
NFL Players Association And Dallas Cowboys Merchandising Sued For Counterfeit Complaints
The NFL Players Association and the Dallas Cowboys Merchandising companies have been sued over asserted false counterfeit complaints against Jersey World, a small business that sells sports products on Amazon.com.
DraftKings Plans To Go Public, Merge With SBTech
DraftKings Inc., the sports betting giant, plans to go public in the first half of 2020 after merging with acquisition firm Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp and betting technology company SBTech.
Panelists Announced For Women’s Networking Event at Running USA Conference
The She.is.beautiful and Running USA teams announced a panel of leaders who will be part of the Women’s Networking Event at the 2020 Industry Conference presented by Race Roster. The line-up includes executives at Hoka One One, Twin Cities in Motion, Race Roster and Harlem Run.
The Big Gear Show Hires Interbike’s Former Show Director
The Big Gear Show, a new outdoor industry trade show focused on hardgoods, with an emphasis on paddling, cycling, climbing, and camping gear, announced the appointment of Lance Camisasca to be its bike show director.
Moody’s Downgrades 24 Hour Fitness
The downgrade follows the weaker than expected EBITDA forecasts for the full year 2019 and 2020 as a result of a decrease in new member sales conversion and higher attrition rates. These factors contributed to a sizable decline in membership count and an acceleration in comparable club revenue declines in the third quarter.
Shoptalk And Groceryshop Acquired By Hyve Group
Shoptalk and Groceryshop, popular U.S. conferences in the retail, grocery and consumer packaged goods industries, have been acquired by Hyve Group plc, one of the world’s leading organizers of international exhibitions and conferences, for $145 million.
Vicis To Enter Receivership
Vicis Inc., the high-tech football helmet startup, announced that its board of directors voted to place the company into receivership.
Weav Music Raises Series A Funding
Weav Music, the audio innovation lab helmed by Google Maps co-founder Lars Rasmussen and marketing visionary Elomida Visviki, announced a $5 million Series A financing round. The round was led by King River Capital; global fitness leader Peloton also participated, along with previous investors Passion Capital and Rivet Ventures.
Evolv Gets New General Manager
The Oberalp Group, which owns Salewa, Dynafit, Pomoca, Wild Country and Evolv, has hired William (Bill) Sinoff as general manager of Evolv climbing shoes.
2019 Year In Review: M&A Accelerates Across Active Lifestyle Market
2019 saw consolidation accelerate across the active lifestyle market, but almost as remarkable as the sheer volume of M&A was the variety of deals that closed during the calendar year. Retailers and brands accounted for a majority of transactions, but a host of other privately held and publicly traded businesses pulled the trigger on industry-shifting moves. SGB has the full list from the last 12 months.
Shred Partners With Lanctôt For Canadian Distribution
Shred announced Monday that it has partnered with Lanctôt for the distribution of its action sports eyewear and protection products in Canada.
Dick’s To Close Store In Elk Grove
Dick’s Sporting Goods is closing its store in Elk Grove, CA, according to the Sacramento Business Journal. The location was converted from a Sports Authority in 2017.
DPS Skis Partners With Madison Rose Ostergren
DPS, the maker of skis, signed former NCAA Division I standout alpine ski racer Madison Rose Ostergren to an athlete contract.
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