SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Genesco Sees Slight Gain In Q4 Earnings
Robert J. Dennis, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Genesco, said, “Fourth quarter EPS came in above last year’s levels and above expectations fueled in large part by better holiday selling than anticipated for most of our businesses.”
Dorel Sports Revenues Slump In Q4
The quarter’s revenue decline was due primarily to the change in North American CSG dealers’ purchasing habits to reduce their inventory prior to the cycling season.
VF/Majestic MLB Workers Hold Rally In Philadelphia
The rally comes amid expected changes as Under Armour replaces Majestic Athletic as the MLB’s uniform provider starting in 2020.
Reebok Opening Fitness Showrooms
Reebok is opening showrooms in cities that also offer ample spaces for fitness classes.
Tough Mudder Continues Global Expansion With ESPN
Tough Mudder, Inc. announceD global expansion deals with ESPN Media Distribution and Sports Media and Entertainment 360 (SME360) that furthers the brand’s global content reach and geographic event footprint.
Cercacor Signs Ironman Champ Ben Hoffman
Hoffman will share his experiences using the company’s Ember hemoglobin tracker through social media, his and Cercacor’s websites, videos and limited appearances.
Rally Health Teams Up With Celebs To Host Fitness Rally
The San Francisco Rally HealthFest will feature fitness activities such as yoga and boot camps, cycling classes and an interactive kids’ zone.
USA Volleyball Renews VERT Partnership
VERT will continue as a USA Volleyball Official Supplier for Performance Wearable Technology through 2020.
CriticalPoint Capital Confirms JackRabbit Acquisition
In partnership with management, CriticalPoint will support JackRabbit’s continued organic growth strategy, as well as provide the company with additional capital to pursue future acquisitions, which is expected to result in market share gains in the years ahead.
Under Armour Announces UA Mountain Running Series
The running series reaches Oregon’s Mt. Bachelor, Killington in Vermont and Copper Mountain in Colorado.
Fanatics Partners With America’s Cup
Fanatics announced a partnership with the America’s Cup as the exclusive supplier of global e-commerce for this year’s event.
Skechers Performance Extends Partnership with Pro-Golfer Billy Andrade
Billy Andrade has been a part of the GO Golf pro team since the global footwear company debuted its line of performance Golf footwear and apparel.
AND1 And Avia Expand To Brazil
Sequential Brands Group Inc. entered into a long-term license agreement with SPR Indústria de Confecção Ltda., a leading sports manufacturer and distributor to bring its basketball brand AND1, active lifestyle brand AVIA, and skate brand DVS to Brazil.
Quiksilver Inc. Renamed Boardriders Inc.
The new name is intended to represent the company’s full range of action sports brands — Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes — unified by the boardriding culture and heritage.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Opens Three New Stores
The new stores will bring the retailer’s total to 685 Dick’s Sporting Goods locations in the country.
