SGB Update

Rad Power Bikes CEO Steps Down

Rad Power Bikes CEO Mike Radenbaugh has stepped down, replaced by Phil Molyneux, who joined the Seattle-based e-bike company as president and COO earlier this year.

Rapha CEO Steps Down

Rapha, the U.K.-based cycling apparel brand, reported that William Kim had stepped down as CEO for personal reasons. He will be replaced by Francois Convercey and Daniel Blumire who were appointed as joint managing directors.

TeamSnap Acquires LeagueSide

TeamSnap, the provider of sports management software and the youth sports online community, acquired LeagueSide, the community sports sponsorship platform.

ICSC: Consumer Spending Expected To Reach $125B On Thanksgiving Weekend

Consumers are approaching the upcoming holiday shopping weekend with optimism, as the new ICSC Thanksgiving Weekend Intentions survey found that consumers plan to spend a total of $125 billion, a 10 percent increase over 2021, even with the holiday shopping season starting earlier this year than in previous years.

Macy’s Debt Upgraded On Improved Performance

S&P Global Ratings raised its issuer credit rating on Macy’s Inc. as the department store chain has delivered solid operating results and deleverage despite a challenging U.S. retail environment.

L2 Brands Acquired By PE Firm

L2 Brands, the manufacturer of custom apparel and headwear for the collegiate, destination, leisure, and corporate markets was acquired by  Sentinel Capital Partners. The financial terms were not disclosed.

Fila Resets Innovation And Design Teams In Reorganization

Fila Holdings Corp. announced reorganizing its global teams to support the establishment of its Futura Innovation Team, focused on innovation and sustainability, and Design Team, tasked with developing global product ranges. Key hires include Luca Bertolino, Mikal Peveto, David Bond, Torsten Hochstetter and Paola Loglisci.

Scheels To Open Store In Tulsa

Scheels announced plans to open its first All Sports store to Oklahoma, scheduled to open Fall 2024 in Tulsa.

The Buckle Sees Slight Earnings Decline In Third Quarter

The Buckle Inc. announced that net income for the fiscal quarter ended October 29, 2022 was $61.4 million, or $1.24 per share, about flat with or $62.6 million, or  $1.26, a year ago, representing a decline of 1.9 percent. Comps increased 3 percent.