TeamSnap, a leader in integrated sports management, announced the acquisition of FanAppEvents, a leading tournament and league management company, for an undisclosed amount.
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Mikasa Signs Beach Volleyball Phenom Sara Hughes
Mikasa and two-time NCAA Beach Volleyball Champion Sara Hughes have entered into a sponsorship agreement through 2020.
Bass Pro Names New President For Boat Division
Bass Pro Shops appointed Les Crawford as the new president of White River Marine Group, which until now was known as Tracker Marine.
Eddie Bauer Exploring Sale
Eddie Bauer hired Guggenheim Partners LLC and Financo LLC to explore strategic alternatives, including a sale, multiple sources told Reuters.
Bulldog Sporting Goods To Close
Bulldog Sporting Goods, based in Athens,, GA, is closing after 49 years, according to onlineathens.com.
Nike To Sponsor Toledo University
The University of Toledo Athletic Department has agreed to a multi-year exclusive partnership with Nike beginning on July 1, 2017, UT vice president and athletic director Mike O’Brien announced.
Canada Goose Announces Secondary Offering
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. announced that it has commenced a proposed public secondary offering of 12.5 million subordinate voting shares.
FTC Gains More Time To Review Cabela’s, Bass Pro Merger
Cabela’s and Bass Pro extended its timing agreement with the FTC until July 5 to allow more time for the government agency to complete its review of their $5 billion merger.
Under Armour’s Kevin Plank Featured On Sunday Today
Under Armour and Kevin Plank were featured on this morning’s episode of Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist.
Mountain Khakis Kicks Off Rocky Mountain Leg Of ‘Hell Yeah! Tour’
The tour will stop at more than 60 events including its outpost store at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City and the Great American Beer Festival.
Rab Hires Three New Rep Groups
Rab added three rep groups to help support new 2017 product and branding efforts. These agencies will represent the full Rab line to specialty retailers across the United States.
Why Did Amazon Join SFIA’s Board?
Tom Cove, SFIA’s president and CEO, told SGB, “People in the industry and people at the brand level are figuring out the e-com channel, figuring out the Amazon-specific relations, and even figuring out their own e-commerce/direct-to-consumer initiatives while also looking to maintain relationships with traditional retailers. It’s all part of the mix.”
Finish Line Upbeat About Second-Half Rebound
Finish Line comps are projected to increase low-single digit due to easier comparisons, the sales lift from additional remodels, increased qualities of many current best sellers, and the strong pipeline of launch product, including more kids’ takedowns of top performing adult sizes.
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Finish Line’s Q1 Benefits From Expense Reductions
The Finish Line Inc. reported earnings slid 15.4 percent in its first quarter ended May 27, to $8.14 million, or 20 cents a share. Results were in line with expectations as strong expense controls made up for below-plan comps.
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