Rebag Adds Apparel And Footwear
Rebag, the luxury resale marketplace founded in 2014 with a focus on handbags, accessories, fine jewelry and watches, is expanding its offerings, beginning to include select apparel and footwear.
Nike Invests $3M In Michigan HBCU
Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design, an HBCU in Michigan owned by footwear designer D’Wayne Edwards, announced that Nike is investing $3 million over three years in the college.
Accell Group’s New Debt Offering Secures Credit Ratings
Sprint HoldCo B.V., the new holding company of cycling giant Accell Group, received its first credit ratings from S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s.
Kohl’s Debt Ratings Outlook Revised To Negative
S&P Global Ratings revised its ratings on Kohl’s to negative on softening consumer spending.
Topgolf To Expand Into Mississippi
Topgolf Entertainment Group said it would open a Topgolf venue in Jackson, MS marking its first in the state.
Survey Finds Runners Value Sports Sponsors
A survey conducted by Elevent found that runners are more sponsorship savvy than the general public, including having a more positive perception of sponsors and a willingness to work with them.
Macy’s Accelerates Off-Mall, Small-Format Strategy
As part of its Polaris strategy, Macy’s announced that it would open four off-mall, small-format stores this fall. The locations will include Market by Macy’s, a smaller store with curated offerings, and the first dual Market by Macy’s and Macy’s Backstage off-price location.
Nordstrom Names Two Executive Leaders
Nordstrom, Inc. promoted Deniz Anders to senior vice president and chief marketing officer and Nina Barjesteh, formerly a senior executive at Dick’s Sporting Goods, as president of Nordstrom’s product group.
Ex-President Of Polar Joins Nix Biosensors Advisory Board
Nix Biosensors welcomed Tom Fowler, former president of Polar, to its advisory board.
Flight Club Reopens In Los Angeles
Flight Club Los Angeles has undergone extensive remodeling and reopened two years after COVID and civil unrest closed the location, according to the Los Angeles Times.
GT Bicycles Appoints Managing Director
GT Bicycles appointed Jason Schiers as managing director. Schiers will oversee the brand’s strategy and forward vision.
CalBike Executive Director Leaving To Join PeopleForBikes
CalBike’s Executive Director, Dave Snyder, will leave the organization in August to take a position as senior director of local innovation at the non-profit organization PeopleForBikes.
Hayes Performance Systems Appoints Marketing Manager For Americas
Hayes Performance Systems, the maker of brakes, suspension systems, wheels, and cycling components, announced the addition of Jake Segrin to the bike group’s marketing team as marketing manager, Americas.
Thrill One Sports & Entertainment Acquired
Fiume Capital and Juggernaut Capital Partners announced the acquisition of Thrill One Sports & Entertainment from The Raine Group and Causeway Media Partners. Dyrdek Machine, UFC president, Dana White and television producer Craig Piligian have co-invested with acquisition financing provided by Prudential Private Capital.
Connexa Sports Adds Board Member
Connexa Sports Technologies, Inc., formerly Slinger Bags, announced the appointment of Rohit Krishnan to its Board of Directors.
