SGB Update

Adidas AG Appoints HR Chief to Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board of Adidas AG has appointed Michelle Robertson as an Executive Board member, responsible for global human resources, people and culture, effective January 1, 2024.

Costco’s Q1 Profits Top Targets

Costco reported earnings rose 16.5 percent in its fiscal first quarter ended November 26 as same-store sales rose 3.8 percent, including a 2.0 percent gain in the U.S. Earnings topped analyst expectations.

Czech CSG Group Adds Italian Shotgun Maker to Portfolio

The global industrial-technology company that recently agreed to acquire Vista Outdoors’ ammo brands has purchased a majority percent stake in the Italian, family-owned Armi Perazzi S.p.A., manufacturer of high-quality shotguns for sport shooters and elite hunters.

HanesBrands Appoints Former Walmart U.S. CEO as Chairman

HanesBrands announced that its Board of Directors had appointed William Simon as chairman of the board, effective December 31. His appointment follows Ronald Nelson’s decision to retire as chairman and a member of the Board at the end of the year.

November Sales Show Small Gain, Tops Expectations

The Commerce Department reported that retail sales rose 0.3 percent in November over the prior month, stronger than the 0.2 percent decline in October and better than the Dow Jones estimate for a decrease of 0.1 percent.

TeamSnap Acquires Mojo Sports

TeamSnap, the provider of sports management software and the online community for youth sports, acquired MOJO Sports, a youth sports media platform that offers instruction resources, sports team management tools, live video streaming, and multimedia content sharing.

Peloton Hires Chief Marketing Officer

Peloton reported it appointed Lauren Weinberg as chief marketing officer, replacing Leslie Berland, who left the company to join Verizon Communications, Inc. in the same role. 

Survey: 142 Million Shoppers Expected for Super Saturday

According to the National Retail Federation, the number of expected shoppers is up significantly from the last time Super Saturday fell on December 23, when 126 million consumers were expected to shop on that day in 2017.

PeopleForBikes Coalition Board Reviews 2024 Priorities

PeopleForBikes Coalition Board of Directors, a group of 21 bike industry leaders, virtually met for its semi-annual gathering on December 12 to review the organization’s top priorities and initiatives for 2024.

Major Lutie Rebrands as Major Fitness

Major Lutie, a home training and fitness equipment manufacturer founded in 2021, was rebranded as Major Fitness with a new tagline, “For Your Stronger Tomorrow.”