SGB Update

CCM Hockey Donates To Brooklyn Youth

CCM Hockey donated more than $30,000 worth of hockey equipment to Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in Brooklyn, N.Y., with the help of New York Islanders Legend Pat LaFontaine and Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment.

New Suitor Emerges For Cabela’s Bank Operation

Helping support the merger with Bass Pro and Cabela’s, Synovus Financial Corp., a regional bank headquartered in Georgia, has agreed to acquire the financial unit of Cabela’s Inc.

Columbia Sportswear Appoints SVP Of North America DTC

Columbia Sportswear Company named David Lawner senior vice president of North America direct-to-consumer (DTC), elevating him from the interim role he had held since joining the company in October 2016.

L.L.Bean Picks New Advertising Agency

L.L.Bean appointed The VIA Agency to become its agency of record. The Maine-based firm will handle its promotions and advertising campaign.

Lululemon’s Q4 Exceeds Revenue Guidance

Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported earnings rose 15.9 percent on a 12 percent revenue gain. Results topped its guidance for sales updated on January 9 while landing in line with earnings guidance.

Keen Signs On As REI Outessa Sponsor

Keen will be offering guided hikes with REI instructors, informational sessions on injury prevention and how to pick the right shoe size for a proper fit on the trail.

Amer Sports Acquires Armada

The purchase price for the U.S. ski brand was approximately $4.1 million, of which $2.5 million will be settled with cash.

Weatherby Names Brand Coordinator

“I’m looking forward to elevating our brand’s social media and digital expressions to reflect the refinement of Weatherby firearms,” Taylor Whitney said.

Topgolf Adds Former Starbucks COO To Board

Troy Alstead spent 24 years with Starbucks Corporation, where he most recently served as the chief operating officer and led the global operations of the business and its family of brands.