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Category: Sports/Fitness
Authentic Brands Group Establishes APAC Headquarters in Shanghai
The Shanghai HQ will support Authentic’s growing brand portfolio, including Reebok, Champion, Quiksilver, Billabong, and Sperry, as well as its network of partners across the Greater China region and APAC market.
Yonex Appoints President Of North America Operations
LaNiece Douglas’ hire “will support Yonex’s stepped-up plans to expand in the U.S.” She was VP of and head of U.S. retail for Adidas since 2020.
Adidas, Shoe Palace and Skechers Stores Hit by LA Looters
An Adidas store in downtown Los Angeles on Broadway and Shoe Palace on Main Street, were hit by looters Monday night, June 9, as the civil unrest following days of anti-ICE protests continued overnight.
EXEC: Academy CEO Sees Promising Returns from Improved Nike Allocations, Jordan Launch
First-quarter results missed analyst estimates and the retailer widened its full-year guidance due to potential inflationary pressures arriving this year. Management also shared many positive developments, including a healthy response to Nike product expansion and Jordan brand launch.
Industry Nine Acquires We Are One Composites
Industry Nine, based in Asheville, NC, is known for its hub and wheel systems while We Are One, based in Kamloops, BC, is known for its hand-laid carbon rims. By bringing the companies together, they are better positioned to “engineer exceptional products and push the boundaries of what’s possible for the cycling community.”
Beachbody Secures $35 Million in Funding from Tiger Finance
The three-year loan facility enabled the El Segundo, CA-based fitness and nutrition company to retire $17.3 million of outstanding debt while increasing its capital balance by approximately $5 million.
True Movement Acquires Mancino Mats
True Movement Tech, known for its trampolines, acquired Mancino Manufacturing Co., Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of safety padding and equipment for gymnastics, cheer, martial arts, and other sports facilities.
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. Sees Profits Sink on Comp Sales Decline
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. reported first-quarter earnings and sales that came in below analyst targets. The sporting goods chain widened its guidance for the year to account for potential additional pressure on earnings in the second half tied to inflation.
USTA Commits Another $5 Million to Grow Local Tennis Programs
The new program and funding are in addition to $10 million in grant monies earmarked to expand the USTA’s facility grant program, which supports local tennis infrastructure and was announced earlier this year.
LIV Golf Appoints Chris Heck as President, Business Ops
The former President of the English Premier League’s Aston Villa FC, the National Basketball Association’s Philadelphia 76ers, and Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls brings over 30 years of industry knowledge and commercial success to the first global golf league.
Champion Inks Licensing Deal with NFL
Adding to its portfolio of league partnerships, which already includes the NHL, MLB and PLL. Champion will debut the partnership with a drop of exclusive, limited styles for the NFL at Fanatics Fest NYC, held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center June 20-22.
Club Champion Fitting Studio Opens in Golfinity Austin
The integration with Club Champion enables Golfinity to expand its performance offerings and deliver a more comprehensive golf experience for customers. This single-bay concept within an existing golf business is a new concept for Club Champion, and Golfinity Austin will serve as a test market.
EXEC: Morgan Stanley Downgrades Lululemon on Weakening U.S. Growth Outlook
Morgan Stanley downgraded Lululemon Athletica to “Equal-weight” from “Overweight” on waning confidence in a recovery in the company’s core U.S. market.
EXEC Q&A: Dan Sheridan, CEO, Brooks Running
Sheridan, who was promoted to Brooks’ CEO last April, talks with SGB Executive about Brooks’ recent momentum, entry into lifestyle footwear category, the tariff playbook, as well as the health of the overall run industry.
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