SGB Update Sports & Fitness
ASB Sports Rebrands As Game One
ASB Sports, the Holland, OH-based team dealer, announced a rebrand under the name, Game One, that will consolidate its eight-owned dealers.
Slinger Completes Gameface.AI Acquisition
Slinger announced the finalization of its acquisition of Gameface.AI, an artificial intelligence technology provider for sports.
Mizuno Posts Record Profits In Nine Months
Mizuno Corp. said its operating profits reached their highest levels in the nine months through December 31 since quarterly disclosure started in FY08. Sales rose 17.0 percent in the period, led by the Americas and EMEA.
Delta Apparel Reports Record First Quarter Results
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported earnings more than tripled in the first quarter ended January 1 as sales grew 17 percent. Sales increased 16 percent in the Delta Group segment and 24 percent at Salt Life.
Peloton’s John Foley To Step Down As CEO
Peloton CEO John Foley will step down as CEO, moving to the role of executive chair, and be replaced by Barry McCarthy. The embattled connected-fitness cycling giant also cut revenue guidance to as much as $3.8 billion, down from $4.8 billion, amid a major restructuring and revealed plans to cut 2,800 jobs or about 20 percent of its corporate workforce.
Descente Revenues Climb 15 Percent In Nine Months
Descente reported an operating profit against a loss in the nine months through December 31 on a 15.1 perfect revenue gain.
Golftec Opens Club Fitting Center In Singapore
Golftec announced its continued international expansion by opening an instruction and club fitting center in Singapore.
Chamois Butt’r Expands Management Team
Chamois Butt’r announced it is growing its Kansas City office with Aaron Apel, who joins its operations team reporting directly to company COO Curt Shelman.
Fleet Feet Adds Two Stores In Texas
Fleet Feet announced it is opening two stores in McAllen and Georgetown, TX, respectively, and and will increase its store count in the state to 26 stores.
Nike Sues StockX Over NFTs
Nike has filed a lawsuit in the Southern District Court of New York against StockX, accusing the sneaker resale marketplace of using Nike’s trademarks without authorization to market and sell non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Reports: Amazon And Nike Exploring Bids For Peloton
Amazon and Nike are reportedly exploring separate bids for Peloton, the beleaguered leader in internet-connected at-home bikes and treadmills. Peloton’s shares were trading up more than 30 percent in after-hours trading.
Nike Becomes Equity Investor In The WNBA
Nike, Inc. announced it had become an equity investor in the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association), following its 25-year commitment to the league. The WNBA overall raised $75 million from investors.
Costco Appoints President And COO
Costco has named Ron Vachris as president and chief operating officer, according to a regulatory filing He has also joined Costco’s Board of Directors.
Kohl’s Takes ‘Poison Pill’ To Thwart Hostile Takeover
Kohl’s said recent takeover offers undervalue its business in light of future growth and cash flow generation, following a review by independent financial advisors. The retailer also has adopted a shareholder rights plan, otherwise known as a “poison pill,” in order to avert a hostile takeover. The plan is effective immediately and expires in February 2023.
Asics Ventures Invests In Real-Time Sports Analysis Applications
Asics Corporation announced that its investment subsidiary, Asics Ventures Corp., has invested in Edge Limited (RUN.EDGE), a provider of real-time sports video analysis applications, including FL-UX, Pitchbase and Taguru.
