Fanatics Partners With Minnesota Vikings
Fanatics announced an exclusive, ten-year omnichannel merchandise and retail partnership with the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings. As a part of the deal, Fanatics assumes the operation of its e-commerce, mobile and physical retail stores.
HighPost Capital Acquires Chris Hemsworth’s Centr and Inspire Fitness
HighPost Capital, a private investment firm announced the acquisitions of Centr, a personalized digital health and fitness platform curated by actor Chris Hemsworth, and Inspire Fitness, a maker of fitness equipment. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Revo Expands Golf Division To Include Racquet Sports
Revo has expanded its Golf division to include racquet sports and hired six additional tennis reps in response to industry growth in the golf, tennis and pickleball categories.
Kohl’s Sends Letter To Shareholders Highlighting Board Leadership And Robust Process
Kohl’s Corporation on Thursday mailed a letter to shareholders detailing the steps the Board has taken to maximize shareholder value ahead of its May 11 annual meeting. The steps include a robust and intentional process to evaluate potential bids. Kohl’s said the letter also summarizes activist invesor Macellum’s “shifting narrative and short-term focus on a sale of the company at any price.”
Mountainsmith Opens New Headquarters In Golden, CO
Mountainsmith, the Golden, CO-based company and manufacturer of gear for the outdoor enthusiast, opened its new headquarters in downtown Golden where its offices, sales, product design, and showroom-style retail space are located.
Canada Goose Makes Two Key Executive Appointments
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc announced two key executive appointments with Carrie Baker as President, Canada Goose and Ana Mihaljevic assuming the dual role of president, North America and EVP, sales operations and planning.
Primary Arms Optics Moves To 50,000-Square-Foot Facility
Primary Arms Optics announced the completion of its move to a new 50,000-square-foot facility located nearby the company’s Houston-based headquarters. The facility will expand the brand’s operations and logistics capabilities.
Golftec Opens Location In Phoenix
Golftec opened a new instruction and club fitting center in Phoenix, AZ.
Vans Hires Executive To Lead Collaborations With Designers/Creatives
Vans has hired Ian Ginoza, most recently global vice president, culture marketing, at Adidas, as VP, advisor, creative director, Pinnacle. Ginoza will lead collaborations with designers and creatives.
Fanatics Plans New Distribution Operations In Maryland
Fanatics is opening a new 500,000-square-foot distribution center in Aberdeen, MD. The East Coast location creates 135 full-time jobs, enhances its existing distribution capabilities with access to overnight delivery to one-third of its U.S. customer base, and is convenient to the Port of Baltimore and BWI airport to ship globally.
X-Pac Fabrics Hires Sales Manager
Dimension-Polyant, the sailcloth producer and manufacturer of X-Pac 100 percent waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags, has hired Jonathan Mersereau as sales manager for X-Pac.
Decathlon Suspends Operations In Russia Over Public Outcry
Decathlon, the largest global sporting goods chain based in France, said it is suspending activities in Russia due to challenges securing supplies. The retailer had faced criticism for remaining open during the war Russia continues to wage against Ukraine.
Vuori Announces International Launch
Southern California-inspired activewear brand Vuori launched in the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Australia, and Canada, marking the company’s global rollout announced late last year.
F45 Training Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
F45 Training Holdings, Inc. announced it hired Brian Killingsworth as chief marketing officer, reporting to Adam Gilchrist, president, CEO and chairman.
Hibbett Promotes Supply Chain And Merchandising Veterans
Hibbett, Inc. has promoted Mike McAbee and Stephani Smith to SVP, supply chain and store development and SVP, merchandising, respectively.
