HanesBrands, Inc. completed the sale of the intellectual property and certain operating assets of its global Champion business to Authentic Brands Group.
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Off-White Brand Acquired by Bluestar Alliance Acquires from LVMH
Founded in 2012 by Virgil Abloh, Off-White manufactures seasonal men’s and women’s clothing, objects, furniture, and publications in Milan, Italy, with a global perspective on design and trends for youth culture.
Crunch Franchise to Open New Fitness Facility in Manchester, MO
Crunch Manchester, MO, a $6 million, 45,000-square-foot fitness facility, will open in early 2025, operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe.
Fairfax to Acquire Controlling Ownership of Peak Achievement Athletics
In 2017, Fairfax and Sagard purchased Peak, a portfolio of global brands, including Bauer, Cascade and Maverik. With its roots starting in Kitchener, Ontario, in 1927, Bauer Hockey manufactures hockey equipment and apparel. Cascade Lacrosse and Maverik Lacrosse manufacture lacrosse head protection and equipment.
Gymshark to Open Dubai Store
Gymshark announced plans to open a store in Dubai Mall in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking its third permanent store and its first location outside the United Kingdom.
U.S. Golf Rounds Played See Uptick In August
Golf Datatech, a subsidiary of Circana, reported that golf rounds played in the U.S. increased 1.9 percent in August and 1.4 percent in the first eight months of 2024.
Sports Direct Parent Makes Bid For Handbag Maker Mulberry
Frasers Group, the parent of Sports Direct, proposed an £83 million ($111 mm) offer to buy the luxury brand Mulberry.
Killington Resort and Pico Mountain Secure New Minority Owners
Great Gulf, the developer of the upcoming master-planned village at Killington, said it acquired a minority investment in the new ownership group purchasing the Killington Resort and Pico Mountain.
Major League Soccer Selects Startups For Second MLS Innovation Lab
Major League Soccer (MLS) announced the six companies selected for the second cohort of the MLS Innovation Lab. This initiative aims to identify and nurture startups and advanced technologies supporting the future of sports and continued growth of the league.
Retay USA Hires Maschmedt & Associates for Sales Representation
Retay USA retained Maschmedt & Associates to represent the firearms brand across 24 states.
Foresight Sports and Uneekor Agree on License of Foresight Sports Patents
Foresight Sports, which is owned by Vista Outdoor’s Revelyst segment, and Uneekor, Inc., a manufacturer of golf simulator technologies, have reached an agreement that grants Uneekor a license to a number of Foresight Sports patents related to portable golf launch monitor technology.
Union Sees U.S. East Coast Port Strike Starting on Tuesday
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on Sunday announced plans for a widespread strike at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, scheduled to begin at 12:01 am on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The strike would involve 85,000 ILA members and impact ports from Maine to Texas.
Branded Bills To Move Into Bigger Headquarters in Tempe
Branded Bills signed a 96,407-square-foot lease for new headquarters in Tempe, AZ. The lease triples the size of the headwear and apparel maker’s headquarters to support its 40 percent year-over-year growth.
KOA Appoints SVP, Franchise Operations
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) announced that franchisee Mark Lemoine will join the corporate executive team as senior vice president, franchise operations.
Saba Surf Opens Flagship in West Los Angeles
Saba Surf announced the grand opening of its first-ever flagship surf shop and cafe, located at 12912 Venice Blvd in West Los Angeles.
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