SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Life Time To Hold Pickleball Tournaments
Life Time, the operator of over 160 fitness clubs, is bringing nine pickleball tournaments to its locations resulting from alliances with the Professional Pickleball Association and Major League Pickleball.
USA Triathlon Foundation Hires New Chair, Officers
The USA Triathlon Foundation hired Alex Egan as Chair of its Board of Trustees following the Board’s 2022 officer elections. The organization also named three officers.
Blain’s Named One Of America’s Best Employers For Fifth Year
Forbes magazine named Blain’s Farm & Fleet one of “America’s Best Midsize Employers” for the fifth year in a row. In 2023, Blain’s Farm & Fleet ranked as the #1 Wisconsin-based retail and wholesale company.
Penn Entertainment Completes Acquisition Of Barstool Sports
Penn Entertainment, Inc. completed its previously announced acquisition of Barstool Sports, Inc. after securing a three percent stake in Barstool Sports in February 2020. Penn realized the remaining interest in Barstool Sports for approximately $388 million.
Fila Holdings Raises Dividend Payout Ratio For Fifth Consecutive Year
Fila Holdings has raised its total annual dividend payout ratio for a fifth consecutive year, as the company approved during a recent board meeting an annual dividend payment of 45.07 billion Korean won, or 750 won per share.
Olympia Sports Intellectual Property Sold At Auction
The intellectual property and related assets of Olympia Sports, including the trademarks for Olympia Sports, Clever Training and Surf Outfitter, were sold for $180,000 to 54 Glen Cove Realty, LLC at an auction run by Hilco Streambank.
Fleet Feet Franchisee Opens Sixth Store In Washington State
Fleet Feet opened a store in Richland, WA, operated by Julie and Wade Pannell, who own five Fleet Feet stores in Washington state, including Bonney Lake, Spokane, Spokane North, Spokane Valley, and Tacoma.
Hang Ten Brand Heads Back To European Market With New Partner
Hang Ten is back on the European licensing scene, having appointed Plus Licens as its European licensing agent.
Selkirk Sport Enters Pickleball Partnership With Nike’s US Sports Camps
Selkirk Sport, the pickleball equipment and paddle manufacturer, entered a partnership with US Sports Camps, the official provider of Nike Sports Camps.
Yeti Holdings Names CFO
Yeti Holdings, Inc. has named Mike McMullen as senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. McMullen has served as Yeti’s interim CFO since October 2022.
UNC Charlotte Re-Ups With Nike And BSN Sports
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC) extended its partnership with Nike and BSN Sports. BSN Sports remains the official apparel and equipment provider to the 49ers’ athletic program while outfitting the University’s athletes, coaches and staff in Nike product.
The Lycra Company Appoints Chief Legal Officer
The Lycra Company hired Cathy Spicer as chief legal officer, having, most recently, worked as chief legal officer and corporate secretary of Tailored Brands, Inc., which includes retailers Men’s Warehouse and Jos. A. Bank.
Golftec Opens Location Outside Charlotte
Golftec opened an instruction and club fitting center in Huntersville, NC.
Gymshark Names Creative Director, Lifting
Gymshark hired fitness influencer and bodybuilder David Laid as creative director for the company’s lifting category.
SportChek Sees Slight Q4 Sales Decline, Helly Hansen Climbs Double-Digits
Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd. reported same-store sales at its SportChek segment were down 1.7 percent in the fourth quarter while revenues of Helly Hansen grew 20.6 percent.
