SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Sports Direct Changes Guard With New CEO
Sports Direct, the British retailing group, announced that Dave Forsey resigned September 22 from his post as CEO and director of the company.
MusclePharm Hosts Jiu-Jitsu Charity Event
The event attracted 450 attendees and raised more than $60,000 for the Children’s Hospital Foundation Colorado.
Finish Line Q2 Earnings Slide Despite Comp Gain
Finish Line Inc. reported earnings declined 14.6 percent in its second quarter ended August 27, to $22.1 million, or 53 cents a share, in line with Wall Street’s consensus estimate. Finish Line comparable store sales increased 5.1 percent.
Dick’s Sporting Goods To Open In Medford, OR
Dick’s Sporting Goods will open a new Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream store on Friday, October 7 at Northgate Marketplace.
Osprey CEO Tom Barney Departs
Officials gave no reason for the departure, but said Barney would remain with Osprey until October 28, adding that the company is in the final stages of searching for his replacement.
Ibex Hires Regan Betts As Director Of Brand
Betts joins Ibex with extensive marketing experience specific to the outdoor industry, including formerly working with Smartwool.
Town Sports International Names CEO
Operator of New York Sports Clubs, Boston Sports Clubs, Washington Sports Clubs, Philadelphia Sports Clubs and BFX Studio appointed Patrick Walsh, executive chairman of the company, to CEO.
Top Five Fittest Countries
According to an international research study that looked at a 50-country comparison of child and youth fitness levels, Tanzania is the fittest country, while the U.S. lags in 47th place.
Will Spring Football Be A Money Maker?
Several veteran sports media and finance executives are planning for the Spring League of American Football (SLAF) to begin play as early as 2018.
China Golf PGA Show Relocates To Shanghai
The China Golf-PGA Merchandise Show will relocate to Shanghai from its current location in Beijing for the 2017 show.
Sperry Signs Media Agency
Horizon Media will handle all media planning and activation for the brand with the exception of search and e-commerce.
Mizuno, Braves Announce Long-Term Partnership
At a celebration at Turner Field, Mizuno and the Atlanta Braves unveiled a long-term partnership that will include the opening of a Mizuno Experience Center in The Battery Atlanta.
Skechers Performance Partners With Breast Cancer Care
Skechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA Inc., partnered with Breast Cancer Care, the only specialist U.K.-wide charity providing support for anyone affected by breast cancer.
Trade Groups Urge Fed Invervention In Hanjin Bankruptcy
The National Retail Federation and the Hardwood Federation led a coalition of 120 organizations representing retailers, manufacturers, agribusinesses and other sectors affected by the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy in sending a letter to Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker outlining specific concerns and urging her continued leadership in bringing about a resolution.
New Niche Boutique Nucleo Mixes Rowing And Pilates
Amid the spectrum of boutique fitness concepts, a new one called Nucleo Fitness is slowly building momentum in Toronto.
