Report: StockX Exploring IPO

StockX has retained Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. to explore a planned U.S. initial public offering as soon as the first half of 2022, sources told Bloomberg.

Big 5 Sees Q4 EPS Well Above Guidance

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation pre-announced fourth-quarter results for the period ended January 2 that showed earnings came in above company guidance due to margins coming in significantly ahead of plan. Steven Miller, the company’s CEO, said in a statement, “While issues surrounding the pandemic are ongoing, we believe the business is in a great position heading into 2022.”

Arc’teryx Closes 2021 With 21 Global Retail Openings

Arc’teryx announced it opened 21 stores internationally in 2021. The company also celebrated its first ReBird Repair and Service Center in New York with plans to establish more centers as the brand expands its ReBird circularity initiatives in 2022.

Generation Growth Capital Acquires Killer Instinct

Generation Growth Capital Fund III, LP (GGC), a Milwaukee-based private equity firm, announced the acquisition of Killer Instinct Inc. Based in Frankenmuth, MI., Killer Instinct is a maker of archery and archery accessories.

Floyd’s Of Leadville Introduces Immunity CBD Tincture Oil

Athlete-focused CBD manufacturer, Floyd’s of Leadville, is expanding its line with Immunity CBD Tincture Oil that infuses CBD with herbs, extracts and vitamins. The oil contains THC-free CBD blends in combination with Grapefruit Extract, Elderberry, Licorice Root, and Vitamin C to give the body’s defenses natural support. For more product information, go here. Photo courtesy […]

Bern Helmets Partners With Lindsey Jacobellis

Bern Helmets announced its partnership with snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis. During upcoming competitions for the 2022 winter season, Jacobellis, a four-time Olympian, will wear a custom-built purple Carbon Macon helmet.  Born in Danbury, CT, Jacobellis started snowboarding at age 10, racing at Stratton Mountain in Vermont. Jacobellis is a six-time World Champion, a ten-time X Games gold […]

Soccer Shots Secures Investment

Soccer Shots, the youth soccer franchisor, has secured an investment from Susquehanna Private Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Backcountry Partners With Shaun White

Backcountry announced that it has partnered with three-time Olympic gold medalist and winner of the most X Games gold medals, Shawn White, to launch Whitespace, his active lifestyle brand. “What makes action sports so incredible is that they are a melting pot for music, art and culture. A community where everyone is welcome and encouraged […]

Dermatone Expands Sunscreen and Skin Protection Portfolio

Dermatone, the official sunscreen, lip balm and frostbite products of U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, announced it has expanded its outdoor skin protection offerings with three product collections: Mineral Sunscreens, Sport Sunscreen Lotions and an Anti-Chafe Body Stick, a non-SPF product. “Proper skin protection has become so important that we have to go beyond applying sunscreen […]