SGB Update

Kith to Open Malibu Flagship

On July 4, Kith will open its third flagship in Malibu, CA, alongside Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. To commemorate the opening, Kith partnered with New Balance to redesign the 1300 and 580 sneakers.

Authentic Brands Group Appoints Head of Japan Region

Jeff Daggett has been tapped as SVP, head of Japan. With over three decades of industry experience, Daggett is expected to play an integral role in strengthening Authentic’s presence and driving brand growth in the region.

Club Champion Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

Before joining Club Champion, Colin Hall was chief revenue officer and marketing officer at Fusion Education Group, overseeing the company’s sales and marketing brands. He was also CMO at Allen-Edmonds Shoe Corp.

Pickleball Kingdom to Open Second Location in Utah

The latest franchise will open in American Fork, UT. This new facility is the second announced in Utah and reportedly “underscores Pickleball Kingdom’s commitment to bringing premier indoor pickleball facilities to the Beehive State.”

NYSE Regulation Moves to Delist Delta Apparel Shares; Suspends Trading

In reaching its delisting determination, NYSE Regulation noted the company’s disclosure regarding the expectation that holders of shares of Delta Apparel’s common stock would experience a complete or significant loss on their investment, depending on the outcome of the Chapter 11 cases.

Volvik USA Expands North America Leadership Team

As director of business operations for North America, Matt King has over a decade of experience overseeing operational efficiencies, improving processes and managing resources, most recently at RSR Group, Inc.

OrthoLite Expands European Market Presence

OrthoLite Europa’s expansion reportedly “bolsters capacity, innovation, and local-for-local insole production solutions” for OrthoLite’s European brand partners.

Leki USA Taps Ascension Sales for Mountain West

Founded in 2013 by industry veterans Brad Barlage, Eric Johnson and Brian Stevenson, Ascension Sales covers the trekking and outdoor retail territory for Leki in the Rockies and several states in the Midwest.