Lids Appoints President
Lids announced the promotion of Britten Maughan to president. He was Lids’ senior vice president, marketing and partnerships.
Dick’s SG Becomes Official Sporting Goods Retail Partner Of The WNBA
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced that Dick’s Sporting Goods has been named an Official Marketing Partner of the league beginning in 2021. Through this new multiyear agreement, Dick’s Sporting Goods will become the Official Sporting Goods Retail Partner of the WNBA.
CDC Reports States Obesity Rates Saw Major Increase In Last Decade
In a new study, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that 16 states now have obesity rates of 35 percent or more, up from 12 percent in 2019 and compared to no states reporting rates at the 35 percent level in 2012.
Under Armour Countersues UCLA In Sponsorship Rift
Under Armour Inc. has filed a countersuit three weeks after a Los Angeles Superior Court judge refused to dismiss UCLA’s $200 million lawsuit against Under Armour.
Univerus Acquires Athlete Information Systems
Univerus announced its acquisition of Athlete Information Systems (AIS), a SAAS solution that enables sports organizations and institutions to manage the compliance, academic and medical information for athletes and coaches.
X-Golf America Boasts 75th Store Signing
X-Golf America has signed its 75th franchise agreement in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, surpassing the entertainment golf simulator’s goal of hitting 50 locations by the end of 2021.
Nike Named World’s Most Marketable Brand In Sport For 2021
Nike again earned the top spot in SportsPro’s second annual list of the World’s 50 Most Marketable (50MM) Brands powered by Hookit. Adidas came second in the standings. Emirates, Santander and Red Bull rounded out the top five.
Amer Sports Announces Retirement Of Salomon VP / Atomic GM
Amer Sports announced that Mike Adams is retiring after 45 years in the snowsports industry and more than 25 years with Amer Sports.
Weinberg Capital Group Acquires Drake Waterfowl Systems
Weinberg Capital Group announced the acquisition of Drake Waterfowl Systems, the maker of hunting, fishing and casual apparel under the Drake brand name.
Nike Compensation/Benefits VP Joins Walmart
Kim Lupo, formerly Nike’s VP, global total rewards, operations & people analytics, has joined Walmart as senior vice president of total global rewards.
Whatnot Raises $150 Million In Funding
Whatnot, the live stream shopping platform and marketplace, announced it has raised $150 million in Series C funding from returning investors Andreessen Horowitz, YC Continuity and new investor CapitalG.
Impact Protection Company D3O Acquired By Elysian Capital
D3O said it has been acquired by Elysian Capital III LP.
Emerald Provides News On Recently Traded Events
Emerald Holding Inc. announced that its traded in-person events led to an increase in customer loyalty.
Foot Locker Completes Acquisition Of WSS
Foot Locker Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of Eurostar, Inc., the parent of the WSS chain, for $750 million in cash.
Primary Arms Appoints Director, Government Programs & Sales
Primary Arms has named Gregory C. Barnez II as director of government programs and sales.
