SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Topspin Consumer Partners Invests In Mission
Topspin Consumer Partners, a private equity firm focused on the consumer sector, announced that it has made a growth investment in Mission, which specializes in cooling solutions used in sports, outdoor and jobsite applications.
Dick’s SG Receives Baa3 Rating On New Debt Issue
Moody’s Investors Service assigned a Baa3 senior unsecured rating to Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. proposed $1 billion unsecured notes. The proceeds will be used to repay the company’s $575 million convertible debt, add cash to the balance sheet and for general corporate purposes.
BSN Sports Acquires Fort Wayne Team Dealer
BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands, announced that it has acquired SportsCenter Inc. based in Fort Wayne, IN.
Lululemon Lowers Q4 Outlook Due To Omicron
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. said it expects sales and earnings from the holiday quarter to come in near the low end of its previous forecasts amid renewed COVID-19 challenges.
SFIA Elects New Chairman
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the election of Jonathan Ram, group president, Global Activewear, HanesBrands Inc., as chairman of the SFIA Board of Directors from 2022-2023.
Trek Bicycles Acquires Race Pace Bicycles
Maryland’s Race Pace Bicycles has been sold to Trek Bicycles, with the transition set to occur in March.
Under Armour And BSN Sports Named Official Outfitters Of ABF Athletics
The ABF Academy Athletic Department announced that Under Armour in partnership with BSN Sports will become the official outfitter of ABF Athletics effective immediately.
Retail Import Growth Levels Out But Volume Remains High
After a year of unprecedented increases, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to return to normal growth rates in 2022 but volumes will remain high, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Mastercard: Sales Grew 7 Percent In December
Retail sales excluding auto in December rose 6.9 percent compared to December 2020 and gained 8.1 percent against December 2019, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.
Delta Apparel Announces Stronger Than Expected First Quarter Sales
Delta Apparel expects stronger than anticipated sales growth in the first quarter ended January 1. Delta Group and the Salt Life Group each achieved double digit growth in the quarter.
Smart Contact Lens Startup Partners With Adidas And Other Sports Brands
Augmented reality contact lens developer Mojo Vision has partnered with Adidas and several other fitness brands to bring its data-tracking eye lens into the consumer market. The company also announced $45 million in new funding to bring its total investment to $205 million.
PGA Show Enhances Safety Measures For Upcoming Show
The 2022 PGA Show organizers said it has implemented enhanced health and safety measures following CDC guidelines, local public health guidance and host venue protocols for its scheduled in-person Orlando, FL show to be held from January 25-28.
Golftec Opens Location Outside Of Seattle
Golftec announcing the opening of an instruction and club fitting center in Bellevue, WA.
NFHS Network Surpasses One Million Events Streamed
NFHS Network announced it has now streamed over one million events across the U.S. since the company’s founding in 2008. In conjunction with this milestone, NFHS Network also launched its “Founders Club,” honoring 50 high schools across the country that have made an impact on the company.
