SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Lululemon Wins Lawsuit Over Alleged Patent Infringement
The Federal Circuit affirmed a Delaware federal court’s determination that Lululemon’s Run: Stuff Your Bra did not infringe on intellectual property covering a sports bra with an “innovative storage compartment,” according to Law360.
Steelo Becomes First Black-Owned Baseball Glove Company In MLB
Steelo Sports, a baseball start-up company out of Los Angeles, became the first modern-day, black-owned baseball glove brand to be used in a Major League Baseball Game.
Motiv Group Appoints Chief Executive Officer
Motiv Group, an active lifestyle, sports and entertainment company, announced the appointment of Sam Renouf as the company’s chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Genesco Returns To Positive Comps
Genesco Inc. reported a surprise profit in the second quarter as the company showed the company’s first overall positive store comp in eight quarters. The comp gains were led by Journeys Group, up 10 percent and Johnston & Murphy, 8 percent. Lids’ comps were down 5 percent but improved sequentially versus the first quarter.
Augusta Sportswear Signs Paralympian As Newest Ambassador
Augusta Sportswear has signed Scott Winkler, a paralympian who has set records in the shot put, as a brand ambassador.
Champion Launches First-Ever ESports Partnership
Team Dignitas, the esports franchise of the Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment portfolio, announced a multi-year partnership with Champion Athleticwear, marking the brand’s first esports team and franchise partnership and foray into the esports ecosystem.
Amer Sports Puts Mavic Under Strategic Review
Amer Sports Corp. said the company has decided to place the Mavic cycling business under strategic review as part of an update on the company’s business strategy.
Tennis Industry Hears Challenges, Opportunities At TIA Tennis Forum
More than 350 tennis leaders, industry executives and tennis providers came together on the first day of play at the US Open for the 11th annual Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Tennis Forum, held at the Grand Hyatt New York.
Nike To Air Colin Kaepernick TV Ad During NFL Season Opener
Nike Inc. is planning to air a “Just Do It” TV commercial featuring Colin Kaepernick Thursday night during the NFL’s regular-season opener.
New Era signs Country Singer Kane Brown
New Era Cap Company, the official on field cap of the NFL, rolled out a new line-up of ambassadors for the 2018 NFL Season including Multi-Platinum breakthrough artist Kane Brown.
Mason Wells Buys EastPoint Sports
Mason Wells announced that the company has closed the acquisition of EastPoint Sports Ltd. LLC, a leading supplier of indoor and outdoor recreational sporting goods.
Puma Signs New York Knick’s Kevin Knox
Puma signed Kevin Knox, the New York Knicks forward selected ninth in the 2018 NBA Draft.
American Council On Exercise Board Of Directors Elects Shannon Fable As Chair
Shannon Fable, vice president of fitness programming for the FIT4MOM franchise, has been elected by American Council on Exercise’s (ACE) board of directors as chair of the board.
Brooks And Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series Team Up To “Run Together”
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, a Wanda Sports Holding company, in conjunction with Brooks, announced a “Run Together” initiative encouraging athletes to run together in support of a healthy lifestyle.
Dick’s Names New Chief E-Commerce And Supply Chain Officer
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced Vidya Jwala has been named chief e-commerce and supply chain officer. In this role, Jwala will be responsible for the company’s digital integration of e-commerce and supply chain efforts and will report to Lauren Hobart, president, Dick’s Sporting Goods.
