SGB Update Sports & Fitness
361 Degrees Owned-Retail Posts Double-Digit Q4 Growth
China-based 361 Degrees International, Ltd. reported that brick-and-mortar retail sales of 361º core-branded product increased approximately 10 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, which ended on December 31.
True Spec Golf Relocates Club Fitting Serice in North Georgia
True Spec Golf has relocated its club-fitting service from Cartersville, GA, to Governors Towne Club in Acworth, GA.
Alo Yoga Appoints International CEO
Los Angeles-based activewear brand Alo Yoga appointed Benedetta Petruzzo, previously managing director at the Dior fashion house, to the newly created position of international chief executive officer.
Bodybar Pilates Franchise to Open First Colorado Studio
Bodybar Pilates, a high-energy, reformer-based Pilates workout method, plans to open a new franchise studio led by Gail Buhler, in Littleton, CO, in March.
Football Tech Startup Closes Funding Round
The football intelligence and tech company founded by former Jets and Dolphins front office executive Mike Tannenbaum, reported raising a new growth investment round. Executives did not disclose a specific amount, instead calling it an “eight-figure” Series B.
Crunch Franchise to Open Crunch 3.0 in Minnesota
The planned 50,000-square-foot fitness facility will be located at 7614 150th Street West in the Apple Valley Square shopping center, next to PetCo and Burlington, and will feature the Crunch 3.0 design for an upgraded fitness experience.
Certor Sports Appoints General Manager of Diamond Sports
The parent company of Schutt, Vicis and Tucci, announced that Tom Burns has been appointed as general manager of Diamond Sports. Burns brings over two decades of experience across the sporting goods industry, with leadership roles at Warrior Sports, Wilson Sporting Goods, True Temper Sports, and most recently as president of 44 Pro.
Pentland Brands Appoints Joel Harris President Americas
Pentland Brands has appointed Joel Harris president of the Americas for the owner of the Speedo, Berghaus, Endura and Mitre. Previously SVP of sales for Speedo U.S., Harris takes over from Joe Spies and will spearhead growth opportunities for Pentland’s brand portfolio.
Former Peloton CEO Joins Strava Board
The fitness-tracking platform, announced the Barry McCarthy, former CEO of Peloton to its Board of Directors.
24 Hour Fitness Founder Returns to Lead Next Growth Phase
24 Hour Fitness’ founder, Mark Mastrov, has returned as owner and executive chair to accelerate the company’s next phase of innovation and expansion. LongRange Capital and Mastrov have partnered to acquire 24 Hour Fitness and support the company’s executive leadership team, led by President and CEO Karl Sanft.
Cascade Bicycle Studio Acquires Ambedo
Cascade Bicycle Studio (CBS), a Seattle, WA-based custom bike studio, announced that it has acquired Ambedo, a hybrid custom bike consultancy formerly run by industry veterans Chris Reed and Aaron Allen.
CNBC/NRF Report Sees December Retail Sales Trend Weakens Against 2024 Calendar Shift
Holiday selling period sales for the two-month period at year-end 2025 grew 4.1 percent year-over-year. That compares with the NRF’s prior forecast that holiday sales would increase between 3.7 percent and 4.2 percent versus the comparative holiday period in 2024.
Report: Import Cargo Volume Expected to Remain Down Year-Over-Year Until Spring
Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to see its first month-over-month gain in six months during January but is expected to remain down year-over-year until spring, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates.
Cap America Acquired by Founders’ Sons
Cap America announced the purchase of the company by Jon Page and Cory Cissell, sons of Founder and long-time Owner/Operator Phil Page, who has led the business for the past 40 years.
Big Max USA Appoints New U.S. Leader
The European-based pushcart and golf bag manufacturer, appointed former Wilson global commercial director Doug Wright to lead U.S. operations.
