Lion Brothers Appoint CEO
Lion Brothers Company, the specialist in apparel identity and customization, announced that Christopher Heyn has joined the company as president and CEO.
OBIT: Lamiglas’ Thomas Posey
Thomas Posey, president and CEO of Lamiglas, the maker of fishing rods and equipment based in Woodland, WA, has passed away in a plane crash.
Licensed Product Sales Still Challenged Post Pandemic
According to the 2022 Study of Sports Fan Behavior compiled by SBRnet*, licensed apparel sales are down coming out of the pandemic for four of the seven major team sports. The study surveyed 6,500 sports fans ages 13 years and older. Licensed product sales make up one of the 58 categories of data covered. The […]
Camping World’s Acquisition Of Bowling RVs Falls Through
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Camping World Holdings, Inc.’s previously-announced acquisition of Bowling Motors and RV Sales fell through, according to a press release from Bowling.
Fleet Feet Rockford Joins Fleet Feet Chicago
Specialty running store franchise DLZIMCO.Inc, owner-operators of Fleet Feet Chicago, has acquired Fleet Feet Rockford, expanding the Fleet Feet brand across northern Illinois.
Kanye West Appoints Head Of Donda Industrial Design
Kanye West announced the appointment of veteran sneaker designer Steven Smith, head of Donda Industrial Design, the rapper’s latest design venture.
Vista Outdoor To Acquire Fox Racing
Vista Outdoor, Inc. announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Irvine, CA.-based Fox Racing, the manufacturer of motocross, mountain bike and lifestyle-related gear, at a purchase price of $540 million, with the potential for an additional $50 million earnout based on the company’s financial performance.
SVSU Athletics partners with Nike, BSN
The Saginaw Valley State University’s (SVSU) Department of Athletics announced a partnership with Nike through BSN Sports beginning in the 2022/23 academic year.
Stan’s NoTubes Founders Retire, Zabel Companies Future Partners
Stan’s NoTubes announced the departure of its founders Stan and Cindy Kaziatek. Company president and longtime brand development partner Mike Bush will remain as president and CEO with support from new investment partners, Zabel Companies.
National Park Trust Announces New Board Chair
Bill Brownell, the longtime chair of the National Park Trust’s Board of Trustees, is stepping down after 16 years. Scott Stone succeeds Brownell.
Specialized Establishes European Innovation Hub
Specialized, the cycling brand based in Morgan Hill, CA, announced that Germany’s Denk Engineering had joined the company, forming the Specialized Freiburg Innovation Center.
GSM Outdoors Acquires SteelShad Lures
GSM Outdoors announced the acquisition of SteelShad Lures. Founded in 2016, SteelShad is known for its bladed bait design.
GSM Outdoors Acquires Buckeye Lures
GSM Outdoors has acquired Buckeye Lures. Originally founded in 2000, Buckeye is known for its Spot Remover jig.
Bodybuilding.com Forms Partnership With Retail Ecommerce Ventures
Bodybuilding.com, the online fitness store, signed a partnership deal with private equity firm Retail Ecommerce Ventures.
Lululemon Launches In Spain
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. announced plans to open its first two stores and a local e-commerce site in Spain. Spain is a new European market for the brand since 2019.
