SGB Update

Report: Authentic and WHP Global Exploring Champion Acquisition

Hanesbrands, the parent company of Champion, has had “wide interest” from parties, including WHP Global and Authentic, in acquiring the brand since the company announced in late September that it was considering a possible sale.

Topgolf Callaway Acquires BigShots Golf

Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. reported that the company purchased certain assets from Invited, Inc., the largest owner and operator of private golf clubs in the U.S., related to its BigShots Golf business.

Sturm Ruger’s Q3 Sales Decline 13 Percent

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s sales declined 13.3 percent in the third quarter, to $120.9 million from $139.4 million a year ago.  Earnings fell 40.4 percent to $7.43 million, or 42 cents a share, from $18.4 million, or $2.13, a year ago.

Vista Outdoor’s Revenues Decline 13 Percent in Fiscal Second Quarter

Vista Outdoor, Inc. reported sales dropped 13 percent in the fiscal second quarter ended September 24 with declines of 19 percent in its Sporting Products segment and 6 percent in its Outdoor Products segment. Earnings and sales results were in line with updated guidance given on October 16.

Nordica Appoints U.S. National Sales Manager

Nordica recently hired Andy Lovell as U.S. national sales manager. He is a 20-year veteran of the active outdoor industry. Most recently, Lovell was the global key accounts manager for W.L. Gore & Associates.

Riddell Extends NFL Helmet Partnership Through 2030 Season

Riddell has inked a 7-year extension of its partnership with the National Football League and will continue to serve as the Exclusive Licensee of Collectible Helmets and an Authorized Supplier of Helmets to the NFL through the 2030 season.

Salvo Technologies Hires President of Salvo Sports Division

Most recently, Keith Enlow was president of Sierra Bullets and Barnes Bullets and Ammunition. Before that, he was the CEO for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Shooting teams. He has served in prior senior leadership roles at Remington Ammunition.

Burn Boot Camp Promotes Burke to COO

Burn Boot Camp, based in Charlotte, NC, promoted Amber Burke to chief operating officer. She was VP of franchise operations.

Christy Sports Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

The retailer hired Danielle Quatrochi as chief marketing officer. In 2015, Quatrochi was honored as an SGB 40 Under 40 recipient when she worked as the VP of digital at The Finish Line, Inc. She also spent nearly ten years working at Nike.