SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Academy Sports Reaches New Credit Card Partnership
Alliance Data Systems Corporation signed a new agreement to provide private label credit card services for Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Oars Founder Inducted Into River Runners Hall of Fame
The John Wesley Powell River History Museum will induct a class of three influential river runners into the River Runners Hall of Fame during their annual benefit banquet in Green River, UT, on September 29. Gaylord Staveley, Kenny Ross and Oars founder George Wendt will be honored at the event.
SFIA Issues Statement On New Tariff Decision
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) said the association strongly opposes President Trump’s announcement to impose $200 billion in tariffs on almost 3,000 Chinese-made products.
Fanatics Continues Global Expansion With New Tech Hub In India
Fanatics opened a new technology innovation center in Hyderabad, India.
Batch Bicycles Makes Formal Debut At Interbike
Batch Bicycles, a new brand serving specialty retailers in the United States, on Tuesday debuted the company’s line of bicycles at Interbike Marketweek, the bicycle trade show.
Perry Ellis International, PGA Tour Announce New License Agreement
Perry Ellis International Inc. and the PGA Tour announced today an extension of their 14-year partnership through July 31, 2022, across all major channels of distribution.
Lululemon Athletica Names Sun Choe Chief Product Officer
Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced the promotion of Sun Choe to the role of chief product officer. Choe joined Lululemon in 2016 as senior vice president of global merchandising and subsequently assumed expanded responsibilities for all product functions on an interim basis.
Texas Farm Bureau Bans Employees From Wearing Nike
The Texas Farm Bureau, the state’s largest organization representing farmers, is telling employees they can no longer wear branded Nike apparel on the job following the controversy over Nike airing TV commercials featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
SGI Executive Search Announces Julie Yochim As President, New Owner
Sports Group International, an executive search firm serving the sports industry, has appointed Julie Yochim as president following the retirement of Joe White.
Rhone Partners With The D10
Rhone, the activewear and lifestyle brand, announced a partnership with The D10, a national tour that uses athletic competition to produce a profound impact on pediatric cancer research.
New Era Becomes Official Outfitter Of CFL
The Canadian Football League announced that New Era Cap will become the league’s official outfitter, supplying all authentic on-field product to the league’s nine member clubs, starting in 2019.
Major League Lacrosse Revamps Players Salaries
Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced that the group owners voted unanimously to approve three significant changes to the league, all designed to invest in the league’s players and further enhance the quality of competition on the field.
TRX Partners With Bloomingdale’s
Bloomingdale’s has partnered with TRX, the maker leader in fitness equipment and app-based training technology, on Carousel, an immersive, rotating pop-up shop inside select stores.
PGA Tour Superstore Opens In Indianapolis
PGA Tour Superstore announced the Grand Opening of its newest store in Indianapolis on Saturday, September 22.
Beyond Coastal Expands Athlete Team To 13 In 2018
Beyond Coastal, manufacturer of premium sun care products, recently welcomed three new athletes to the company’s Athlete Team including skier Hadley Hammer, endurance runner Joseph Gray and ultrarunner Ian Sharman.
