SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Academy Sports Hires Ken Hicks As Chairman And CEO
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced that Ken C. Hicks, former CEO at Foot Locker Inc. has been appointed chairman and CEO. Departing CEO J.K. Symancyk is leaving the company to pursue another opportunity.
Report: Puma Targeting Trae Young For Basketball Relaunch
Puma is seeking to endorse Trae Young, expected to be a top-10 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, as the face of the company’s return to basketball, according to a report from ESPN.
Goliath Acquires Tucker
Goliath, the maker of toys and games, acquired Tucker, the maker of outdoor toys that includes the Phlat Ball.
Saucony Appoints Anne Cavassa President
Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced the appointment of Anne Cavassa as president of Saucony, Most recently, Cavassa served as chief customer experience officer and SVP of marketing and apparel for the Brooks Running Company.
Nike To Supply Birmingham Legion Football Club
Birmingham Legion Football Club (FC) announced a partnership with Nike as official supplier for the Magic City’s professional soccer team, set to begin play in 2019.
Fanatics Hires Joe Bozich As First COO, Fanatics Brands
Fanatics Inc, has hired Joe Bozich, founder of Knights Apparel, as the first ever COO of Fanatics Brands, the company’s in-house apparel division, as the company continues ramp up vertical-manufacturing capabilities. In an interview with SGB, Fanatics Brands President Raphael Peck said Bozich will particularly focus on wholesale execution.
Camber Outdoors Announces OR Summer Market Events
Camber Outdoors has announced its lineup of events during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018 in Denver, CO. The events are focused on advancing the active-outdoor industries through convening and conversations on equity, inclusion and intersectionality.
North Face Endurance Challenge Series Commits To Reusable Cups
The North Face announced a commitment to eliminate disposable cups for its Endurance Challenge Series events. Hydrapak has been named as the official hydration sponsor of the series and will provide reusable Hydrapak Speedcups to runners.
K-Swiss Promotes Mike Miringoff To VP Of Sales
K-Swiss announced the promotion of Mike Miringoff to VP of sales for the Americas region. Miringoff joined K-Swiss in October of 2016 as global director of tennis.
Technogym Sales Increase 6.1 Percent In Q1
Technogym, a Cesena, Italy-based fitness equipment company, reported revenue for the first quarter of €124.7 million (US$147.9 million), up 6.1 percent compared to the same period a year ago. At constant exchange rates, Technogym’s Q1 revenue increased 12 percent year over year.
April Retail Sales Up 2.8 Percent YOY
April retail sales increased 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted over March and 2.8 percent year-over-year as consumers continued to spend, the National Retail Federation said Tuesday. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants.
NSGA Offers Store Audits For Members
NSGA said Matt Nurre, president of Chicago-based Retail Design Source will speak at the NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit and will offer three personalized store audits in partnership with NSGA.
Academy Sports To Open New Store In Columbus
Academy, Ltd. (d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors), announced that it will open a new store in Columbus, GA, next month.
Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door To States-Wide Sports Betting
The U.S. Supreme Court made a landmark ruling that could allow states across the country to legalize sports betting.
Varsity Brands Announces School Spirit Awards
Carlsbad High School took home the title of America’s Most Spirited High School, as well as the $25,000 Grand Prize, in Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards. A total of $100,000 in awards were handed out across 25 categories.
