SGB Update

Score Sports Adds Board Member

Score Sports, a maker of youth team sports uniforms and equipment based in Wilmington, CA, appointed FIFA World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach to its Board of Directors.

Authentic Brands Group Partners With Allen Iverson

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) formed a partnership with Allen Iverson, the legendary guard from the Philadelphia 76ers and long-time Reebok sponsor. ABG acquired Reebok in February 2022.

Neiman Marcus Names Two C-Level Execs

Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) hired Nabil Aliffi as chief brand officer. Stefanie Tsen Ward received a promotion to chief retail officer. Both are newly created positions reporting to Ryan Ross, president, Neiman Marcus Brand.

361 Degrees Sees Flat Growth In Fourth Quarter

361 Degrees International, Ltd. reported retail sales of 361º core-branded product for the fourth quarter of 2022 with roughly flat growth compared to the same period of 2021.

NRF Adds Six Members To Board

The National Retail Federation (NRF) added six new members to its board of directors during its annual winter board meeting.

Retail’s Big Show Expanding To Asia Pacific In 2024

Retail’s Big Show is expanding to the Asia Pacific in 2024 with its annual conference and exhibition. Organizers expect it will draw thousands of retailers and business partners from across the region.

QVC Parent’s Debt Ratings Lowered

S&P Global Ratings lowered the debt ratings on Qurate Retail Inc., the parent of QVC and HSN, due to weaker-than-expected results as profitability and cash flow generation continued to be pressured in the latest third quarter ended September 30.

USA Pickleball CEO Steps Down

USA Pickleball, the national governing body for the sport, reported that Stu Upson will step down as chief executive officer and leave the organization following a transition period.