SGB Executive Sports & Fitness

Fleet Feet CEO on Specialty Run Glut, Omni-channel and 40 More Years

June 24, 2016

Since opening its first store in Sacramento in 1976, Fleet Feet has become one of the nation’s most successful retail franchisees, even ramping up its expansion efforts in recent years. We sat down with CEO Jeff Phillips to see what’s ahead.

Finish Line to Launch New Store Design Next Month, While Closing Others

June 24, 2016

The Finish Line plans to remodel 50-60 Finish Line stores this year using a new store design that will debut in July, the CEO of its parent company said June 24.

Incipio Expands Active-Lifestyle Reach with Skullcandy Acquisition

June 24, 2016

Incipio LLC, which makes everything from phone cases to smart plugs, is expanding its reach into the active-lifestyle market, reaching an agreement to acquire Skullcandy Inc., best known for its stylish and sporty headphones, in a cash deal worth $177 million.

Modell’s, Sports Direct Eyeing Bid for Bulk of Sports Authority’s Leases

June 21, 2016

Modell’s Sporting Goods and U.K.-based Sports Direct International PLC were identified by the Wall Street Journal Monday as the “bulk buyer” considering an 11th-hour bid for up to 200 Sport Authority store leases, intellectual property and e-commerce assets.

Golden Gate Capital On Course to Take Control of PacSun

June 21, 2016

With no additional bids for the business, Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. (PacSun) cancelled its scheduled June 22 auction, paving the way for Golden Gate Capital to take ownership of the company.

De Facto DTC: Manufacturer Buying Specialty Fitness Retailers

June 17, 2016

Want to grow your business through direct-to-consumer and the omni-channel marketplace, but worry about alienating your independent specialty retailers? Here’s a solution — buy out the specialty retailers.

Newell Brands to Divest $250-300 Million That Could Include Active-Lifestyle Brands

June 17, 2016

Newell Brands, which now owns more than 50 sporting goods and outdoor brands after its recent acquisition of Jarden Corp., announced this week it has plans to divest product lines with combined annual sales of $250-to-$300 million over the next two to three years.