SGB Sports & Fitness

SportChek’s Comps Jump 10 Percent In First Quarter

Canadian Tire Corp. reported retail sales at SportChek increased 4.5 percent in the first quarter, and comparable sales were up 10.2 percent over the same period last year. Helly Hansen’s sales were up 24 percent. Canadian Tire’s consolidated comparable sales, excluding petroleum, grew 6.4 percent in the first quarter.

Stix Golf Closes $10 Million Funding Round

Stix Golf, the start-up maker of golf clubs, announced the close of a $10 million Series A financing round with notable contributions from existing and new investors including Verance Capital, 2.0 Ventures, and Spacestation Investments.

Trove Appoints CEO

Trove, the specialist in re-commerce, announced that its President, Gayle Tait, has been promoted to CEO effective immediately. Andy Ruben, who has been CEO since he founded the company in 2011, will transition to executive chairman.

Speede Fitness Appoints Chief Athletic Officer

Speede Fitness, a Chicago-area strength training company launching a fitness machine this summer, announced that UFC fighter Michael Chandler accepted the position as chief athletic officer, effective immediately, recruiting professional athletes to the brand and advising the company on workout programming. 

Callaway Golf’s Q1 Sales Surge 60 Percent

Callaway Golf reported net revenues in the first quarter increased 59.6 percent to $1.04 billion. The gains were driven by the acquisition of Topgolf but also double-digit growth in its Golf Equipment business as well as Apparel, Gear and Other business. The company raised its guidance for earnings and sales for the year.