SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Burley Promotes Martinez To Sales Manager
Martinez brings more than two years of Burley experience, most recently as the key account manager.
U.S. E-Comm Sales Surge 16.3 Percent In Second Quarter
According to data from SSI Data, the internet delivered 16.5 percent of active lifestyle product sales generated in the calendar second quarter of 2017, up from 15.8 percent in Q2 2016.
Walmart Q2 Sales Beat Estimates As Online Business Jumps 67 Percent
The biggest lift came from organic growth at Walmart.com, which posted 60 percent sales growth in the quarter
Report: NFL Teams Lag MLS and NHL In Fan Experience
Major League Soccer or National Hockey League teams perform highest in 10 of the 11 markets included in the just-released J.D. Power 2017 Fan Experience Study, while an NFL team scores lowest in every market.
Target Beats Fiscal Q2 Estimates; Ups Outlook
Second quarter sales increased 1.6 percent to $16.4 billion, reflecting a 1.3 percent comp-store sales increase.
Escalade Sees Solid Q2 Sales Gains
Second quarter overcame new product pipeline fills from prior year and saw growth in the company’s fitness and basketball product categories
Umbro Unveils Marketing Campaign With Ashlyn Harris
Umbro’s new marketing campaign, shot in Harris’ hometown of Cocoa Beach, FL where she plays for the Orlando Pride of the NSWL, encourages fans to share their passion for the game anywhere, anytime.
Nautilus Unveils Collegiate Bowflex Max Trainer Line
The branded machines feature colors, logos and mascots from three universities.
TJX Beats Fiscal Q2 Estimates, Raises Annual Outlook
Net sales for the second quarter of Fiscal 2018 increased 6 percent to $8.4 billion and consolidated comparable store sales increased 3 percent on top of last year’s 4 percent increase.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sees Flat Q2 Comps; Shares Fall On Ugly Outlook
Consolidated same-store sales are currently expected to decline in the low single digits in the third quarter
Under Armour CEO Resigns From Trump Business Council
Kevin Plank Resigns Exits Trump’s American Manufacturing Council Over Weak Response to Charlottesville Violence
Netshoes Reports Net Sales Growth In Q2
Netshoes reported year-over-year net sales growth of 14.9 percent despite a tough comp against 2016. Net sales were R$461.3 million.
Iconix Relaunches Pony Brand
To celebrate the relaunch and modernization of Pony’s Topstar sneaker, the brand collaborated with Brooklyn hip-hop star and actor Joey Bada$$, who served as muse and model for the fall collection.
Beachbody Appoints New Chief Information Officer
Prior to joining Beachbody, Bryan Muehlberger served as chief information officer and vice president of information technology for Red Bull North America.
USA Triathlon Appoints New CEO
Rocky Harris, a professional sports executive and collegiate athletics administrator, was announced by USA Triathlon President Barry Siff as the new chief executive officer for the National Governing Body.
