SGB Update Sports & Fitness

Fanatics Partners With UK’s Next

Fanatics and Next, the UK-based online retailer, entered into a long-term connected inventory partnership to broaden Fanatics’ officially-licensed sports merchandise assortment sold at Next.co.uk.

Peloton Expands Relationship With Amazon In The UK And Germany

Peloton Interactive, Inc. expanded its collaboration with Amazon. The Peloton Bike, Guide and select accessories are being sold in Amazon’s UK store. Peloton will also launch its business in Amazon’s German store in the coming weeks.

On Again Lifts Guidance Following Strong Q3

On Holding AG raised its full-year outlook again after reporting earnings in the third quarter ended September 30 grew  20.5 percent on an adjusted basis on a 50 percent sales gain.

Planet Fitness Sets Three-Year Growth Target

During Planet Fitness’ first investor day, the company provided its three-year annual financial targets that call for annual growth in the low- to mid-teens in revenue, high-teens in adjusted EBITDA, and low- to mid-twenties in adjusted earnings per share.

3Step Sports Names CEO

3Step Sports, the youth sports club and event operator, hired Tania King as CEO. Founder David Geaslen moves into the chairman role.

Dick’s SG Supply Chain Chief Retires

Dick’s Sporting Goods said in a regulatory filing that Donald J. Germano, EVP, stores and supply chain, retired from his position.

Nike Sued By Odell Beckham, Jr.

NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. is suing Nike for refusing to pay him royalties and violating their contract, according to the Portland Business Journal.

Fila Sees Higher Sales But Lower Profits For 2022

Fila Holdings Corp.’s earnings were down in the third quarter on lower margins. Sales grew modestly as declines for the Fila brand, including a sharp drop in the U.S., were offset by healthy gains for Acushnet, the parent of Titleist and Footjoy. Fila raised its sales outlook for the year but lowered its earnings guidance.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Hires Private Label Chief

Dick’s Sporting Goods hired Chad Kessler as EVP of vertical brands, its private label business. He will lead strategy, management and execution for the retailer’s vertical brands, including soft lines Calia, DSG and Alpine as well as the company’s hardline businesses.