SGB Update

Mammut Names New CEO

Oliver Pabst has been named to replace Rolf Schmid as the CEO of Switzerland’s Mammut Sports Group by the board of directors of Conzzeta AG.

Pure Barre Opens 400th Studio

Pure Barre, the largest barre studio concept in North America, is celebrating the opening of its 400th studio.

Nike Ranks as Most Intimate Apparel Brand

MBLM, the Brand Intimacy Agency, reported that Nike was the top most intimate brand in the apparel industry in its annual ranking for 2015. The remaining brands part of the top 10 are: Levi’s, Under Armour, Adidas, Louis Vuitton, H&M, Puma.

Sports Direct Profits Slide in Fiscal Year

Sports Direct reported underlying profit before taxes slumped 8.4 percent to £275.2 million in its year ended April 24 largely due to a hike in wages and slower sales in the second half of the year. Sales grew 2.5 percent to £2.9 billion.

Mission Partners With USRowing

Mission, the specialist in the thermoregulation category, is partnering with USRowing in support of the USRowing team at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.

GoPro Adds Board Member

GoPro appointed Lauren Zalaznick to its GoPro’s board of directors, effective immediately. An award-winning TV and entertainment luminary, Zalaznick.

Is Rowing Making a Comeback?

According to the Sports Facilities Advisory & Sports Facilities Management, rowing is on the rise again. The SFA and SFM noticed a significant number of athletes, young and old, who are recognizing the physical and mental health benefits of participating in the sport & culture.

Full Swing and Alisports Aim to Grow Golf in China

Full Swing Golf and Alisports have entered a partnership to grow the game of golf in China, and will include integrated marketing and cross-promotional programs including he first Tiger Woods branded simulator.