SGB Update Sports & Fitness

Target Will Stop Accepting Checks at Checkout

Target announced on Tuesday, July 9, that, as of July 15, it will no longer accept personal checks from customers at the time of checkout. The retailer confirmed its decision with the Associated Press, citing “extremely low volumes” of customers who pay by check.

NRF: Consumers Face ‘Critical Moment’ Waiting on Fed

National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said the Fed must balance using high interest rates to reduce inflation with the risk that keeping rates too high for too long could slow the economy to the point of recession.

GameAbove Sports Acquires Fourth Founding Big3 Expansion Team

GameAbove Sports announcement follows the purchase of rights to the LA, Miami and Houston Big3 franchises earlier this year. The league is in the fifth week of Big3’s seventh season, which continues to tour nationwide via linear, streaming and digital platforms.

Yanre Fitness is Rebranding to YR Fitness

This change by the Chinese strength equipment manufacturer is said to be part of the company’s plan to expand internationally and make its name easier to remember and pronounce.