SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Fleet Feet’s Jeff Phillips Exits
Jeff Phillips has stepped down as president and CEO of Fleet Feet Sports. In a statement, Joey Pointer, CFO of Fleet Feet Sports, said he will be partnering with the Fleet Feet Sports board of directors “to lead the company through this change.”
VF Corp. Recognized For Ethics
VF Corp. has been recognized as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute.
Topgolf Teams Up With PGA Tour And LPGA
On March 19, junior golfers from The First Tee and LPGA-USGA Girls Golf received an afternoon of free game play, golf instruction, food and beverage at select Topgolf locations.
V-One Sports Taps Titleist Talent For CEO
Chris McGinley, a 30-year golf industry veteran with 21 years of service at Titleist, takes the helm from Chris Hart, company founder and previous CEO.
Paramount Apparel International Acquires Back 9
The manufacturer and distributor of headwear, apparel and accessories acquired Back 9 USA LLC, a golf lifestyle brand established in 1997.
Majestic Launches ‘My Team My Colors’ Campaign
The campaign shows players painting a canvas depicting their MLB city – with their team colors – using their tools of the trade.
Pop Warner Partners With Rebel Athletic
Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., the nation’s oldest youth football, cheer and dance organization, and Rebel Athletic, the uniform provider, announced a major partnership.
Fanatics Partners With Oakland A’s
“This partnership will provide fans the A’s apparel they want while helping us increase the overall fan experience,” said Oakland A’s President Dave Kaval.
Team Dealer Market In Charlotte Set For June
The 13th Annual Team Dealer Market will be held on June 20-21, 2017 at The Big Chill Event Center in Charlotte, NC.
New Era Brings Back #CapsOn MLB Campaign
New Era partnered with Major League Baseball to bring back the #CapsOn campaign in time for opening day, April 3.
Virtual Running Coach Launches On Kickstarter
Shft IQ provides real-time coaching, full body metrics, 3D animations, coach reports, complete run stats and training drills.
Active Brands Gains FSN Capital IV As Investor
FSN Capital IV signed an agreement with Holta Invest to acquire a majority stake in Active Brands, a Nordic supplier of premium sporting goods brands including Kari Traa, Dæhlie, Bula and Sweet Protection.
SFIA Again Brings Out Stars To National Health Through Fitness Day
SFIA announced that Herschel Walker, Carl Lewis and Tommy John will be among the numerous athletes and sports legends attending its 18th annual National Health Through Fitness Day in Washington, D.C.
ProForm Campaign Features Teenage Basketball Phenom
In the video, Facer spins, dribbles and passes basketballs between his legs while jogging forward, backward and turning 360s on a treadmill.
Schutt Partners With Pro Gear Sports
The agreement will give the Schutt Sports network of team dealers access to Pro Gear Sports’ line of shoulder pads and accessories.
