SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Kohl’s CEO Steps Down To Take President Role At Levi Strauss
Michelle Gass, CEO of Kohl’s, is stepping down early next month to become the president of Levi Strauss & Co. Levi’s said Gass would start work and join its Board on January 2. The Board began a succession plan for her to succeed Chip Bergh as president and CEO in the next 18 months.
Breaking: Arne Freundt Takes Reins Of Puma SE
The Supervisory Board of Puma SE has decided that Arne Freundt, Puma’s chief commercial officer, will become chairman of its Management Board and CEO of Puma SE effective immediately after announcing that Bjørn Gulden would become CEO of Adidas AG.
USA Triathlon Names Chief Executive Officer
USA Triathlon named Victoria Brumfield as CEO. She has been the organization’s interim CEO since early September 2022.
Planet Fitness Raises Guidance Slightly On Strong Third Quarter
Planet Fitness Inc. slightly raised its outlook for earnings and sales for the year as system-wide same-store sales in the third quarter ended September 30 increased 8.2 percent.
Peloton And Echelon Settle All Pending Litigation
Peloton Interactive, Inc. and Echelon settled all pending litigation between the businesses. As a result, Echelon agreed it would cease using Peloton’s patented leaderboard technology in its on-demand classes.
Adidas Makes It Official With Gulden’s CEO Appointment
Adidas AG reported that Bjørn Gulden, Puma’s CEO, will be appointed as a member of the executive board and CEO of Adidas AG, effective January 1, 2023.
Inov-8 Opens First Showroom In Europe
UK-based Inov-8 opened its first showroom in Annecy, France. “The showroom will be a basecamp for all customers, media contacts, friends, and family living within the heart of the French Alps,” said Manu Fedon, Inov-8 sales manager for France.
Fanatics Hires Director, Business Development, Australasia
Fanatics hired Tyler Emsden as director of business development across Australia and New Zealand, responsible for growing the business and building partnerships with sports teams, leagues and organizations.
Adidas Debt Ratings Outlook Revised To Negative
S&P Global Ratings reduced its debt ratings outlook to negative from stable due to the company’s recent operating performance deterioration and increased leverage.
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints Lead Independent Director
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. hired Nicholas Long as the lead independent director of its Board of Directors.
Nike Suspends Relationship With Kyrie Irving
Nike suspended its ties with Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving and canceled his line of shoes following his promotion on social media of an anti-semitic documentary.
Recall: Myx Connected Exercise Bicycles
About 162,000 YX I, MYX II and MYX II Plus Connected Exercise Bicycles are being recalled.
Topgolf Announces Plans For First Location In Massachusetts
Topgolf announced plans to open its first permanent location in Canton, MA in late 2023.
Adidas Eyes Puma’s Outgoing CEO Bjorn Gulden As New CEO
Adidas AG confirmed Friday that it is in talks with Puma Chief Executive Bjorn Gulden as a potential CEO successor. Earlier Friday, Puma said Gulden would leave at the end of the year and appointed Arne Freundt as its new CEO, effective January 1, 2023.
NRF Sees Holiday Sales Growing As Much As 8 Percent
The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects holiday sales growth over November and December will expand in the range of 6 percent to 8 percent to between $942.6 billion and $960.4 billion. Last year’s holiday sales grew 13.5 percent over 2020.
