SGB Update

Hipcamp Acquires BookOutdoors

Campsite booking platform Hipcamp announced the acquisition of BookOutdoors, an online travel booking platform for campgrounds, RV parks, cabins, and glamping resorts.

PureGym Wins Bankruptcy Auction for Blink Fitness Assets

PureGym, backed by Leonard Green & Partners and KKR, will acquire Blink’s corporate operations and a substantial portion of Blink’s locations, with a focus on New York and New Jersey, for $121 million in cash.

HealthFitness Acquires Corporate Fitness Works

The provider of fitness, wellness, and injury prevention programs owned by Trustmark has acquired Corporate Fitness Works, an industry leader in delivering custom onsite and virtual fitness management solutions.

MarineMax Q4 Earnings Hit by Hurricane Helene

Nationwide boat dealer with over 60 locations, as expected, reported earnings came in at the low end of guidance in the fourth quarter ended September 30 due to damage caused by Hurricane Helene on certain locations on the west coast of Florida. Sales were down 5 percent in the quarter.

Gildan Activewear Raises FY Revenue Guidance on Activewear Strength

Gildan Activewear Inc.’s third-quarter sales grew 2.4 percent, slightly ahead of guidance, as a 6 percent gain in activewear sales offset an 18 percent slump in its hosiery and underwear sales tied to its phase-out of its Under Armour sock license. Earnings rose 15 percent on improved margins. 

Peloton Names Former Apple, Ford Exec as New CEO

Peloton named Peter Stern as its new CEO and president, effective January 1, 2025. Stern currently serves as president of Ford Integrated Services and before that held leadership roles at Apple and Time Warner Cable.