SGB Update Sports & Fitness

JD Sports Divests Shares Of 15 Premium Brands

British Retailer JD Sports Fashion Plc is “significantly simplifying” its branded fashion offer through the divestment of 15 UK-based non-core fashion businesses to Frasers Group Plc.

Gyroor Recalls E-Bikes 

The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported it is working with Gyroor, a Chinese e-bike maker, to recall about 3,000 Gyroor C3 e-bikes because the battery packs could ignite. 

Foresight Sports Partners With Sportsbox AI

Foresight Sports, the maker of an optical launch monitor and golf simulation technology, reported it partnered with Sportsbox AI, the creator of single-camera markerless 3D motion capture on a mobile phone. 

Marucci Sports To Open New Distribution Center

Marucci Sports, the Louisiana-based sporting goods brand, continues to expand its footprint, reported it will develop a 100,000-square-foot, Class A distribution center

New Balance To Expand Operations At Skowhegan Plant

New Balance announced plans to invest $65 million in construction and capital equipment to double its production capacity to one million pairs of shoes at its factory in Skowhegan, ME.

November Retail Sales Dip 0.6 Percent

U.S. retail sales fell 0.6 percent in November from October but were up 6.5 percent year-over-year, the Department of Commerce reported. That compares with increases of 1.3 percent month over month and 8.3 percent year-over-year in October, which got a boost from earlier-than-usual holiday shopping driven by concerns that inflation would continue to increase prices.