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Spate Of Small Deals May Mark End Of M&A Boom

A spate of small acquisitions in recent weeks could mark the last gasps, rather than a resurgence, of a four-year boom in mergers and acquisitions in the global sporting goods industry, according to one investment banker.

Sports Direct Reports Disappointing Fiscal Year Results

Sports Direct International plc, which pulled its bid for hundreds of Sports Authority stores last month, reported margins flatlined at its sporting goods retailing segment in the fiscal year ended April 24 as sales slowed in the back half of the year.

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.