Play It Again Sports Parent Sees Q2 Earnings Gain

Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income for the quarter ended June 25, 2016 of $5.4 million, or $1.25 per share, improving from income of $4.75 million, or $1.00, in the second quarter of 2015.

True Fit Secures Financing

True Fit, which helps shoe and apparel businesses cut down on e-commerce returns, announced a $25 million Series B financing from Jump Capital, Signal Peak Ventures, and Intel Capital.

Jordan Brand to Continue Derek Jeter Sponsorship

Jordan Brand announced that it has reached a deal with baseball legend Derek Jeter to remain with the brand, creating the role of ‘Captain’ within the iconic brand’s training category and family of baseball athletes. The brand will also continue Jeter’s signature RE2PECT line.

Alleson Athletic Appoints VP of Sales

Alleson Athletic, a leading sporting goods apparel supplier of stock and sublimated uniforms, spirit wear and outerwear, announced the appointment of John Lavelle as vice president of sales.

New Era to Open Retail ‘Lab’

New Era joins AEG as a Founding Partner and exclusive headwear provider to L.A. LIVE, and will establish a retail “Lab’ at the L.A. Kings’ Staples Center.

UFC Cashes Out

Heralded as the “largest deal ever in the history of sports,” UFC, the fast-growing professional mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, reached an agreement to be acquired by Hollywood mega-talent agency WME-IMG for $4 billion.

Adidas to Help Fund Soccer Fields for NYC

Adidas has partnered with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, New York City F.C. and New York City to build 50 junior-sized soccer fields in New York City’s five boroughs over the next five years.