According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played were down 8.0 percent in September but are still ahead 8.4 perfect year-to-date.
Author: SGB Media

Marucci Sports Announces Acquisition Of Lizard Skins
Marucci Sports, LLC, a subsidiary of Compass Diversified (CODI), announced it has acquired Lizard Skins LLC, a designer and seller of branded grip products, protective equipment, bags and apparel for use in baseball, cycling, hockey, Esports and lacrosse.
CMC Triggers Signs Laura Burgess Marketing
CMC Triggers Corp., based in Fort Worth, TX, announced it will partner with Laura Burgess Marketing (LBM) to expand awareness of the brand.

Thule’s Sales Expand 14 Percent In Q3
Thule Group reported sales in the third quarter reached SEK 2,772 million, up 13.8 percent year-over-year on a reported basis and 16.2 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
American Bicycle Company Hires Sales Director
American Bicycle Company, based in Anaheim, CA, announced it hired industry veteran Art Ornelas to lead its sales team.

Michael Jordan’s 1984 Sneakers Set Record In Auction Sale
A pair of sneakers worn by NBA Michael Jordan early in his career sold Sunday at a Sotheby’s auction in Las Vegas for nearly $1.5 million, setting a record price at an auction for game-worn footwear.

Allbirds Seeks $2 Billion Valuation In IPO
Allbirds Inc aims to be valued at over $2 billion in its initial public offering, according to an updated filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
JD Sports Acquires Majority Stake In Greece’s Cosmos
JD Sports Fashion Plc announced that it acquired 80 percent of Cosmos Sport S.A. Based in Crete, Greece, Cosmos operates 57 stores in Greece and three in Cyprus under a variety of retail banners and associated trading websites.
Blue Tees Golf Appoints Marketing Director
Blue Tees Golf has appointed sports marketing veteran Andrew Heiland as its director of marketing.
Arc’teryx Opens Arc’type Store In Bay Area
Arc’teryx announced it opened its 22nd retail store, and sixth in Northern California, on October 22 in The Village at Corte Madera.

Eddie Bauer To Close All Stores In Japan
Eddie Bauer Japan Co. plans to close all of its approximately 60 stores and online shopping website by the end of December as the brand exits the Japanese market, according to The Japan Times.
Puma-backed French Sportswear Brand Opens Soho flagship
Contemporary urban sportswear brand Ron Dorff opened its first U.S. store at 475 Broome Street in the Soho district of Manhattan.
Puma To Sponsor Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC
Puma announced an official partnership with Hailstorm FC, Northern Colorado’s first professional soccer team.
BN3TH Appoints Product And Merchandising VP
Underwear brand BN3TH appointed Juliet Korver as VP product and merchandising. Her past experience includes product roles at RYU Apparel, Lululemon Athletica and O’Neill Canada.
The Ironman Group Acquires Indoor Cycling App Fulgaz
The Ironman Group announced the acquisition of the indoor virtual cycling app, FulGaz as part of a plan to expand its connected fitness offerings.