SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Foot Locker Commercial Stars Russell Westbrook
Foot Locker Inc. announced its “February Brings the Best” campaign with “Stats,” the brand’s newest spot featuring NBA point guard, Russell Westbrook.
Perry Ellis Appoints CFO
David Rattner brings more than 20 years of financial experience from Elizabeth Arden, most recently serving as VP finance and corporate controller.
IHRSA Publishes 2016 Advocacy Impact Report
The report gives an overview of the activities the trade association undertook in 2016 to grow, promote and protect the health club industry.
Under Armour Unveils Tom Brady Video Tribute
Under Armour on Monday unveiled a new tongue-in-cheek video, “The Legend of Tom Brady,” featuring New England’s biggest football fans celebrating the feats of the star quarterback while talking about what Brady means to the Boston community.
Performance Sports Group Receives Court Approval On Sale
Said Harlan Kent, CEO, Performance Sports Group, “We look forward to completing the sale in the coming weeks and we remain focused on continuing to deliver our high-quality products across all our brands to our customers and consumers.”
Smith Signs Olympic Medalist Gus Kenworthy To Ski Team
The British-born American freestyle skier has dominated the halfpipe, superpipe and slopestyle course for several seasons, earning him five X-Games medals.
WFSGI Elects New Chairman And Adjusts Structure
Sean O’Hollaren, senior vice president, government and public affairs at Nike, was elected for a three-year term as chairman of a renewed board at the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI).
Outdoor Retailer Considers Moving From Utah
Outdoor Retailer, in cooperation with Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, will solicit proposals for venue locations for shows and events scheduled for November 2018 and beyond.
Wolverine Appoints Todd Spaletto To Head Outdoor And Lifestyle Group
Wolverine World Wide Inc. appointed Todd Spaletto, former president of The North Face, to the position of president of the Wolverine Outdoor and Lifestyle Group and Jim Zwiers to the position of executive vice president.
Fishing, Marmot And Rawlings Drive Newell’s Outdoor Q4 Gains
Helped by strong performances by its fishing segment as well as Marmot and Rawlings, the Outdoor Solutions segment of Newell Brands Inc. saw sales rebound in the fourth quarter, Newell Brands officials said on a conference call Monday with analysts.
Augusta Sportswear Group Consolidates Brands
The consolidation of the Augusta Sportswear, Holloway and High Five divisions began in December with the creation of a single sales force and will eventually result in one catalog and one invoice by the end of 2017.
Science In Sport Hires General Manager
Sales and product management veteran Tonya Wearner is tasked with leading the sports nutrition company’s U.S. expansion in 2017.
Eastern Outfitters Files For Bankruptcy
Eastern Outfitters, the parent of Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) and Bob’s Stores, filed for chapter 11 protection in Delaware. As expected, Sports Direct International Plc, the U.K.’s largest sporting goods chain, reached an agreement to become a stalking-horse bidder in a bankruptcy auction.
Adidas To Sponsor Rutgers
Adidas reportedly reached an agreement to replace Nike as the outfitter of Rutgers.
