Burlington Stores Inc., the off-pricer, announced a leadership succession plan. The changes include Michael O’Sullivan, formerly president and COO of Ross Stores, Inc., joining the company as CEO in September.
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Arcis Golf Acquires Dominion Golf Group
Arcis Golf has acquired Austin, TX-based Dominion Golf Group’s portfolio of clubs, marking a significant enhancement to the Arcis Golf collection of 65 properties nationwide.
ACT Lab, CTT Announce International Partnership
ACT Lab, the independent ISO 17025-accredited, CPSC-approved laboratory that conducts safety and compliance testing for the bicycle, motorcycle, outdoor, and other industries, today announced an exclusive partnership with Consumer Testing Technology (CTT) of China.
AllTrails Acquires iFootpath
AllTrails, a digital guide to the outdoors, has announced the acquisition of iFootpath, the No. 1 paid travel app in the UK. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
World TeamTennis Secures Partnership With Geico
World TeamTennis (WTT) announced a new multi-year agreement with Geico (Government Employees Insurance Company) as the league’s official auto insurance provider.
Play It Again Sports Parent Increases Dividend
Winmark Corporation announced that its board of directors has approved an increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend to shareholders.
BSN Sports Acquires Charleston’s T&T Sportsman’s Shop
BSN Sports, the nation’s largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets and a division of Varsity Brands, announced that it has acquired T&T Sportsman’s Shop, Inc., based in Charleston, SC.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Tecnica, Fjallraven To Network
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this spring welcomes Tecnica and Fjallraven to their national vendor partner network.
Body Glove Launches Tati’s Sanctuary, It’s First Eco-Friendly Activewear Collection Designed In Collaboration With Professional Surfer Tatiana Weston-Webb
Body Glove introduces Tati’s Sanctuary, a new eco-friendly activewear collection designed in collaboration with professional surfer and 2020 Summer Olympic hopeful, Tatiana Weston-Webb. The six-piece collection consists of sports bras, tanks, sweatshirts, shorts, and leggings inspired by the Hawaiian island of Kauai where Weston-Web grew up surfing and training. Every piece in the Tati’s Sanctuary […]
Lululemon Unveils “Power of Three” Strategic Plan To Accelerate Growth
Lululemon Athletica, which is holding its analyst day on Wednesday, announced a new five-year growth plan that aims to “double men’s, double digital, and quadruple international” revenues. Overall, Lululemon is targeting revenue growth in low teens over the next five years.
Shimano Sees Modest Revenue Gain In Q1
Shimano Inc. reported earnings decline 6.9 percent in the first quarter ended March 31 as sales gained 2.9 percent. Operating earnings declines at Bicycle Components segment offset gains in the Fishing Tackle segment.
Hobie Opens New Doors To Adventure On The Water With Release Of Mirage Passport Kayak
Hobie, the leading manufacturer of premium kayaks and watersport products, today introduced the Mirage Passport as the newest addition to its renowned lineup of pedal kayaks, powered by the brand’s signature MirageDrive – the original pedal propulsion system for kayaking. Maintaining Hobie’s acclaimed quality and durability, the Passport was built with simplicity in mind, delivering […]
Vista Murrieta High School Converts To Vicis Helmets
Vista Murrieta High School in Murrieta, CA announced it will equip its entire varsity football roster with the Vicis Zero1 helmet for the 2019 football season.
Conversation With Klean Kanteen CEO Jim Osgood
“That balance of people/planet/profit defines success for us,” said Jim Osgood, CEO, Klean Kanteen, who checked in with SGB Executive about what’s been happening at the company. Among other topics, Osgood spoke about the impact of last November’s Camp Fire, why doing good is good business, the ongoing tariff war and how Klean measures success.
Nike To Move U.K. Headquarters
Nike plans to move it’s U.K. headquarters from Soho to a larger location north of the regeneration zone in King’s Cross, the Evening Standard reports.