SGB Update Sports & Fitness

Wattbike Appoints Commercial Sales Director

Sam Theyers has over 25 years of experience working with Life Fitness, Fitness First, Ezdihar Sports, and LA Fitness and reportedly brings a deep understanding of the fitness category and a wealth of international connections.

Kizik Appoints Nike Veteran as Design Chief

Andreas Harlow, a 22-year Nike veteran, joins the hands-free footwear brand after serving as VP/global footwear creative director for Jordan Brand for the last three years.

Vulcabras’ Q3 Sales Expand 7 Percent

Brazil’s Vulcabras reported sales increased 7.3 percent to R$784.6 million ($135 mm) in the third quarter with growth seen at its owned Olympikus brand as well as licensed Mizuno and Under Armour athletic footwear brands.

Primo Water to Merge with Bluetriton Brands

The closing is expected on or about Friday, November 8, 2024. The combined company name was declared Primo Brands Corporation, trading on the NYSE as “PRMB” on November 11.

Ōura Acquires Sparta Science

Integrating the technology, Oura expects the insights will add a further level of support for its corporate wellness, healthcare, and government clients.

Vuori Opens London Flagship Store on Regent Street

Vuori opened a flagship store on London’s Regent Street, marking its second location in London and its first flagship internationally. It also operates flagships in Encinitas, CA location near its headquarters and in Manhattan.