Global esports organization Gen.G and Puma announced an expansion to the brands’ existing partnership in South Korea, as Puma becomes the official jersey of Gen.G’s Global pro teams and creators, including the Gen.G Valorant players and creators in North America.
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JD Sports Acquires Stake In Gym King
JD Sports has announced a multi-million dollar investment in the UK, Yorkshire-based athleisure retailer Gym King, taking a “significant” minority stake in the firm.
Reports: Fanatics Hires CFO For New Ventures Segment
Fanatics has reportedly hired Glenn Schiffman, the CFO of Barry Diller’s media and internet collection IAC, as CFO of its new ventures beyond sports apparel.
Golf Rounds Played Show Weakness In June
U.S. golf rounds played were up 0.4 percent in June 2021 against a surge in play in the year-ago period due to the pandemic, according to Golf Datatech. For the year-to-date period, rounds played are ahead 22.8 percent.
Adidas Partners With University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Adidas signed a four-year partnership with the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Adidas becomes the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand of the Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine through the 2024/25 season.
Global Sales Guys Appoints VP Of Action Outdoor
Global Sales Guys (GSG) announced that it has hired action sports Industry veteran Dave Rosenberger to the newly created role of VP of Action Outdoor.
Lands’ End Raises Second Quarter And Fiscal 2021 Guidance
Lands’ End Inc. raised its guidance for the second quarter ending July 30, 2021, and its fiscal year ending January 28, 2022.
PGA Show Buying And Education Summit Set For Vegas In August
The newly formatted PGA Show Buying & Education Summit will be held from August 9-10 in Las Vegas at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa.
Nike Store To Open In Naperville
Nike is scheduled to open a new store at 217 S. Main Street in downtown Naperville, IL this September.
Rent The Runway Confidentially Files To Go Public
Rent the Runway confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Nordstrom Announces New Chief Human Resources Officer
Nordstrom announced Farrell Redwine as its new chief human resources officer. Redwine will report to Nordstrom CEO Erik Nordstrom.
Report: L Catterton Exploring IPO
L Catterton, which owns Birkenstock, 2XU, West Marine and other consumer brands, has held discussions with banks with a possible initial public offering or SPAC merger, sources told Reuters.
Hibbett Sports Opens In Cedar Hill
Hibbett announced the opening of its third Dallas area Hibbett Sports located in Cedar Hill, TX.
Learfield IMG College Appoints Chief Revenue Officer
Learfield IMG College announced the appointment of John Brody as chief revenue officer. He was most recently at World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE).
OBIT: Dick’s SG’s Tim Myers
Tim Myers, a long-time employee of Dick’s Sporting Goods who spearheaded the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open, has passed away.
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