SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Unrivaled Sports Acquires YTH Sports
With the acquisition of YTH Sports, Unrivaled Sports reported that “it expects to welcome nearly 600,000 athletes and 1.2 million attendees in 2024 through its 13 owned and operated properties.
Gymguyz Expands Nationwide across 39 New Cities
This includes openings in Newport Beach, CA; Cape Coral and Bonita Springs, FL; Main Line, PA; Knoxville, TN; and San Antonio, TX.
Macy’s Inc. Appoints Two New Board Members as Acquisition Talks Move Forward
Investor Arkhouse Management nominees Ric Clark and Rick Markee have been appointed to the Macy’s Inc. Board of Directors, heading off a broader proxy fight, while Macy’s and Arkhouse move forward with buy-out talks.
Fitness Ventures LLC Upgrades Crunch Fitness Locations in Louisville KY
Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures, LLC has completed extensive renovations and expansions at its Dixie and Middletown locations in Louisville, KY
HanesBrands Inc. Extends Mass Channel Apparel Partnership with Duke
The partnership renews HanesBrands’ exclusive rights to sell Duke’s fanwear in the mass retail channel for another five years.
The Curling Group Acquires Grand Slam of Curling from Sportsnet
New ownership group backed by elite international curlers to invest in growing the sport.
Huffy Looks to Expand Global Footprint with New Licensing Agent
Huffy is expanding into new product categories domestically and in key international territories in partnership with Earthbound, a product design, licensing and brand growth company.
NRF: Despite Baltimore Port Shutdown, Import Cargo Expected to Hit 2M Containers
The Baltimore bridge accident will likely shift container imports and exports to New York/New Jersey, Virginia and other surrounding ports until a shipping channel is cleared, perhaps as soon as within a couple of months.
Garmin Ltd. Transitions General Counsel Role as Andrew Etkind Retires
The company’s Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary Josh Maxfield will assume the role of VP, general counsel and assistant secretary. Etkind will continue to serve as vice president and secretary for Garmin Ltd.
Early Rider Appoints U.S. PR Pro as President
The UK-based company said that James Beechinor-Collins aims to accelerate Early Rider’s U.S. growth, develop new markets for Velio and expand partnerships with retailers and marketplaces in his new role.
Pickleball Kingdom Signs Multi-State Deal in Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri
The new franchise locations will offer indoor courts with advanced technology, ensuring optimal playing conditions.
Imperial Hires Director of Marketing
Jerry Biag fills the newly-created role as director of marketing. He joins Imperial with over 20 years of sales and marketing experience.
Kempersports Hires Industry Vet as VP New Business Development
The golf, sports, entertainment and hospitality company headquartered in Chicago, reported that golf industry veteran Alex Goodman will join the company as senior vice president of new business development.
Sportsshoes.com Appoints First Partnerships Coordinator
Georgia Malir will manage run and fitness community partnerships. She joins the company from Saucony, where she was a technical rep.
DHS Outlines Enforcement Actions to Support U.S. Textile Jobs
The Department of Homeland Security outlined an enhanced strategy to combat illicit trade and level the playing field for the U.S. textile industry, which accounts for over 500,000 U.S. jobs and is deemed critical to U.S. national security.
