SGB Update

Enviolo Acquired By PE Firm

London-based private equity group Inflexion has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Enviolo Inc., the maker of stepless gear drivetrain components used primarily on e-bikes.

Kinona Announces New Hires And New Retail Partnerships

Kinona announced it has hired Kirsten Wlaschin as director of e-commerce and Bill Evans as national sales manager. The golf apparel company also announced a new retail expansion into Nordstrom.com and Dillard’s.

Kinsey’s Appoints Director Of Dealer Sales

Kinsey’s recently hired Phillip Dixon as its new director of dealer sales. With the current growth in archery and recent expansion into Federal Firearms License (FFL) distribution, the appointment will help support Kinsey’s growing customer base.

ASB Sports Rebrands As Game One

ASB Sports, the Holland, OH-based team dealer, announced a rebrand under the name, Game One, that will consolidate its eight-owned dealers.

Mizuno Posts Record Profits In Nine Months

Mizuno Corp. said its operating profits reached their highest levels in the nine months through December 31 since quarterly disclosure started in FY08. Sales rose 17.0 percent in the period, led by the Americas and EMEA.

Delta Apparel Reports Record First Quarter Results

Delta Apparel, Inc. reported earnings more than tripled in the first quarter ended January 1 as sales grew 17 percent. Sales increased 16 percent in the Delta Group segment and  24 percent at Salt Life.

K2-MDV Holdings To Become “Elevate Outdoor Collective”

K2-MDV Holdings announced effective immediately Elevate Outdoor Collective is the new name for the parent company of all K2 Sports and MDV brands, including K2 Skis, K2 Snowboarding, Marker, Dalbello, Völkl, RIDE Snowboards, LINE Skis, Backcountry Access, Atlas Snow Shoe Co., Tubbs Snowshoes, Madshus and K2 Skates.

Peloton’s John Foley To Step Down As CEO

Peloton CEO John Foley will step down as CEO, moving to the role of executive chair, and be replaced by Barry McCarthy. The embattled connected-fitness cycling giant also cut revenue guidance to as much as $3.8 billion, down from $4.8 billion, amid a major restructuring and revealed plans to cut 2,800 jobs or about 20  percent of its corporate workforce.