SGB Update Sports & Fitness

Genesco Names Sandra Harris as New CFO

Sandra Harris was appointed senior vice president, finance and chief financial officer, effective October 7, 2024. She succeeds Thomas A. George, whose planned retirement will take effect on December 12, 2024, to ensure an orderly transition. She joins the company with a strong working background as CFO and in finance leadership roles, including at VF Corp.

Big Peach Running Co. to Open Store in Atlanta

Big Peach Running Co. plans to open its first store in Atlanta and 13th overall. The store will be owned in a partnership with former music industry executive Ric Ross and his wife, Dawn.

Fairfax to Acquire Controlling Ownership of Peak Achievement Athletics

In 2017, Fairfax and Sagard purchased Peak, a portfolio of global brands, including Bauer, Cascade and Maverik. With its roots starting in Kitchener, Ontario, in 1927, Bauer Hockey manufactures hockey equipment and apparel. Cascade Lacrosse and Maverik Lacrosse manufacture lacrosse head protection and equipment.

Gymshark to Open Dubai Store

Gymshark announced plans to open a store in Dubai Mall in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking its third permanent store and its first location outside the United Kingdom.

U.S. Golf Rounds Played See Uptick In August

Golf Datatech, a subsidiary of Circana, reported that golf rounds played in the U.S. increased 1.9 percent in August and 1.4 percent in the first eight months of 2024.

Major League Soccer Selects Startups For Second MLS Innovation Lab

Major League Soccer (MLS) announced the six companies selected for the second cohort of the MLS Innovation Lab. This initiative aims to identify and nurture startups and advanced technologies supporting the future of sports and continued growth of the league.

Foresight Sports and Uneekor Agree on License of Foresight Sports Patents

Foresight Sports, which is owned by Vista Outdoor’s Revelyst segment, and Uneekor, Inc., a manufacturer of golf simulator technologies, have reached an agreement that grants Uneekor a license to a number of Foresight Sports patents related to portable golf launch monitor technology.

Union Sees U.S. East Coast Port Strike Starting on Tuesday

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on Sunday announced plans for a widespread strike at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, scheduled to begin at 12:01 am on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The strike would involve 85,000 ILA members and impact ports from Maine to Texas.

Branded Bills To Move Into Bigger Headquarters in Tempe

Branded Bills signed a 96,407-square-foot lease for new headquarters in Tempe, AZ. The lease triples the size of the headwear and apparel maker’s headquarters to support its 40 percent year-over-year growth.

Authentic Appoints EVP, Head of Greater China

Authentic Brands Group hired Josh Perlman as EVP, head of Greater China. He brings more than 25 years of experience to the company, previously serving as the managing director at Tristate.

At Tristate, Perlman was instrumental in signing and building brands such as Jack Wolfskin, Fila, Nautica, Spyder and Reebok.