Delta Apparel Inc. expects sales to climb in the range of 12 percent to 14 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter ended September 28.
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New Balance Partners With England and Wales Cricket Board
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has expanded its partnership with the US sportswear manufacturer New Balance, which becomes the official kit supplier for the Hundred’s inaugural season.
Imperial Headwear Grows Actions Sports Sales Team
Imperial Headwear, the leading headwear brand for private and resort golf facilities as reported by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) in their Member Survey the last four consecutive years, announced the addition of seven new sales representatives for its Action Sports division, a new venture for Imperial Headwear.
USA Wrestling Partners With EarSplintz
USA Wrestling named EarSplintz will be an official sponsor through the 2021 season. The sponsorship designates EarSplintz as an Official Cauliflower Ear Prevention sponsor for USA Wrestling.
Ursa Major Raises Growth Equity Round Led By Fenwick Brands
Fenwick Brands, a private equity fund, has led a $5 million growth financing round for Ursa Major, a pioneer brand in the clean skincare market.
In-Shape Health Clubs Hires Chief Growth Officer
In-Shape Health Clubs, California’s top community destination for health and fitness, announced a new chief growth officer, Bruce Edwards, as part of its focus on accelerating growth. He was COO at CrossFit.
Blink Fitness Enhances Mobile App
Blink Fitness said that an upgrade to its app will allow members to take full advantage of their benefits at any time with added utilities like the ability to book a training session.
Soccer Study Shows Unequal Halo Significantly Lowers Concussion Rate
A University of Wisconsin soccer study shows that Unequal Halo headgear significantly reduced the incidence or severity of sport-related concussion (SRC), in U.S. high school athletes, specifically, by 100 percent for boys and 35 percent for girls.
Topgolf Partners With Jada Pinkett Smith And Will Smith
Topgolf Studios, a brand expression of Topgolf Entertainment Group, and Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith’s Westbrook Inc.’s newly launched content studio Westbrook Media, have joined forces in a multifaceted partnership to create original entertainment.
U.S. Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte Launches Fitness Program
Fitplan, a personal training app that connects members to world-class trainers and athletes for their workout plans and expert advice, is joining forces with 12-time Olympic medalist, Ryan Lochte, to launch a new training program inspired by Lochte’s own workout regimen.
Wolverine World Wide’s Debt Rating Outlook Lowered To Negative
S&P Global Ratings revised its debt ratings outlook Wolverine World Wide to negative from stable. The negative outlook reflects the potential for a downgrade if the company’s leverage is sustained at or above 3x. This could occur if the company’s share repurchase plan is accompanied by operating performance that is weaker than S&P expected.
PowerBilt Hires Paul Boe As President
PowerBilt Holdings announced that Paul Boe has joined the company as its president. Most recently, he was at Callaway Golf where he was responsible for product and brand management for their OGIO product line.
Q&A With CamelBak President Greg Williamson
Greg Williamson took over as president of CamelBak at a precarious time for the brand. Not only was he the company’s fifth leader in four years, but when he arrived in July 2018, a key retailer had boycotted CamelBak products. With Williamson leading the charge, the brand’s fortunes are improving. He spoke with SGB about what that journey entails.
Dick’s To Open Seven Stores In October
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be expanding its nationwide footprint with the opening of five Dick’s Sporting Goods stores and two Golf Galaxy stores in October.
Puma Signs Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma
Puma signed Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma to a five-year endorsement deal, according to The Athletic.
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