SGB Update Sports & Fitness
J. America Adds Former Majestic Athletic President To Board
J. America added Faust Capobianco IV, previously the president of Majestic Athletic, to its board of directors.
Best And Worst Cities To Get Fit And Healthy In 2017
Data analysts ranked the 89 largest metro areas, looking at how well each city encourages an active lifestyle, good eating habits and a positive mental state.
PGA Tour Superstore Opens Fifth AZ Location
The 40,000-square-foot location is at 7360 West Bell Road in a previous Sports Authority location.
Alliance MMA Builds Empire With SuckerPunch Acquisition
Operating under the Alliance MMA umbrella, SuckerPunch will provide representation for fighters inside and outside of the cage. SuckerPunch currently has more than 100 fighters under contract worldwide.
The A-List Of CES 2017: Sports, Fitness and Outdoors
Newest tech from Under Armour, Majestic, New Balance and more unveiled at CES 2017.
Gildan Activewear Wins Bankruptcy Auction To Acquire American Apparel
The company’s final cash bid of approximately $88 million includes the acquisition of the worldwide intellectual property rights related to the American Apparel brand and certain manufacturing equipment.
New Balance Renews Charles River Winter-Shoveling Sponsorship
The sponsorship, now entering its seventh year, ensures runners, joggers and walkers have clear and safe running paths along the Charles River during the 2016/17 winter season.
Genesco Sees Flat Holiday Comps
Same-store sales decreased 2 percent and sales for the company’s e-commerce and catalog direct sales businesses increased 11 percent on a comparable basis for that period.
Jordan Brand Marks 20 Years In China With Two New Stores
The celebration also includes the launch of a limited-edition version of the first Jordan product sold in Mainland China, the Air Jordan XII.
Paul George Gets His Nike Signature Shoe
George becomes Nike Basketball’s fourth active signature athlete, and the 21st basketball player to receive a signature shoe from Nike.
European Outdoor Group To Review OutDoor Trade Show
The EOG expressed it is well aware that the outdoor marketplace is changing rapidly and wishes to make sure that the OutDoor show continues to meet the needs of its stakeholders.
BSN Sports Acquires Marlow Sports Inc.
BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands, completed its acquisition of the Maryland-based distributor of team apparel and equipment.
Former Ironman Exec To Lead Asdeporte USA Business
Seasoned endurance event organizer and executive Steve Meckfessel joined Asdeporte as executive vice president of business development, effective January 1, 2017.
Textreme Owner Oxeon Wins Patent Infringement Appeal
Switzerland-based Oxeon AB, a pioneer of spread tow woven fabrics sold under the Textreme brand, received a patent infringement ruling in its favor from a German Court of Appeal.
