SGB Update

Hologenix Adds Jim Calhoun To Board

Hologenix LLC, the maker of Celliant fibers, appointed Jim Calhoun to its Board of Directors and elected Bill Werlin its chairman. 

Play It Again Parent Sees Modest Q3 Profit Dip

Winmark Corporation, the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income of $5.7 million, or $1.33 a share against $6.1 million, or $1.41, a year ago, a decline of 6.6 percent.

Game Changers: Express x NBA

Express’ NBA-themed “Game Changers” announced today that NBA players Brandon Ingram, Denzel Valentine, Jamal Murray and John Collins, exemplify the true spirit of what it means to be a game changer.

USA Luge To Partner With Boathouse Sports

USA Luge and Boathouse Sports have announced a one-year partnership where the Philadelphia-based manufacturer will supply the luge national governing body with warmup suits, shorts and tank tops.

Shoes For Crews Names President and CEO

Shoes For Crews LLC named Donald Watros as president and chief executive officer, effective October 30, 2017. Stuart Jenkins, current president, CEO and chief innovation officer, will leave the company.

Louisville Fires Rick Pitino Amid Federal Bribery Investigation

The University of Louisville Athletic Association voted unanimously to fire its legendary basketball coach Rick Pitino after the university confirmed it is included in the FBI’s investigation into corruption in college basketball recruiting.

Vail Resorts Acquires Three Locations

Vail Resorts Retail (VRR) announced that it has entered an agreement to purchase the assets of three outdoor retail stores on historic Main Street in Breckenridge, including The North Face, Columbia and Main Street Outlet, from long-time Breckenridge Ski Enterprise owners, Steve and Susan Lapinsohn.

Toad&Co Names New National Sales Manager

Nina Brito joined the Toad&Co family in 2012 and is a former buyer, service rep and operations manager. In her most recent role, she managed dealer sales.

Humon Wins HYPE Foundation’s Innovation Competition

The HYPE Foundation, a platform that connects and invests in sports innovation, in partnership with Asics and WeWork,  announced that Humon, a fitness wearable start-up, has won the Global Sports Innovation (Spin) Competition that took place in Boston on October 12.