SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Poll: Tackle Football Considered Highly Inappropriate for Children
UMass Lowell issued a new poll July 28 showing that a significant majority of people do not believe tackle football is appropriate for children below high school age.
Under Armour Exec Joins Starbucks
Leanne Fremar, most recently Under Armour’s senior vice president, executive creative director for its Women’s and Concept Divisions, was appointed senior vice president and executive creative director for Starbucks Corp.
Sport Chek Unveils New Flagship Store in Toronto
Sport Chek opened its newest flagship retail location at CF Sherway Gardens in Toronto on July 28, 2016.
Deckers Brands Posts Steep Q1 Loss
Deckers Brands reported a steep loss in its fiscal first quarter ended June 30 on an 18.4 percent drop in revenues due largely to the timing of shipments although results came in above internal guidance. Sales were also impacted by a decrease in direct-to-consumer (DTC) comparable sales, and fewer close-out sales.
Cowboys Players Top Best Sellers in Football Licensed Apparel
The NFLPA, via its licensing and marketing arm NFL Players Inc., released an updated list of the Top 50 ranked football players based on overall licensed products sales. Four Dallas Cowboys were among the Top 5 Best-Sellers, with Dez Bryant taking the No.1 spot.
Beachbody Adds Dance Fitness to its ‘More Intense’ Offerings
Beachbody is adding dance-based workout Country Heat to its more intense brands like P90X and Insanity.
H&H Shooting Sports Announces Ownership, Management Changes
H&H Shooting Sports, Inc. announced the appointment of Leroy Ussery as president on July 28, 2016.
NikeLab Reignites Gyakusou Collaboration in Minimalist Run Capsule
NikeLab reignited its NikeLab Gyakusou collaboration with Japanese fashion designer and Founder of Undercover, Jun Takahashi in a new capsule of run-wear drawing inspiration from the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Blink Fitness to Open New Williamsburg, Brooklyn Location
Blink Fitness, announced a new fitness club location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn opening on July 28, 2016.
Russell Athletic Campaign Prompts Teams to #SettleYourScore
Russell Athletic will highlight the untold stories of how teams are formed and foundations for success are established with a national marketing campaign “Team On,” and a #SettleYourScore content series.
Topgolf Opens Near Cincinnati
Topgolf will open its first Ohio location in West Chester on Friday, its 27th location worldwide.
Aventuron Distributes Orange Mountain Bikes in North America
Aventuron, a distributor in the bicycle and outdoor industries, announced a new partnership with Orange Bikes, meaning the product will again be available in the U.S. and Canada.
GNC Replaces CEO After Poor Q2
GNC Holdings, Inc. replaced its CEO Mike Archbold with interim CEO Robert F. Moran, after disappointing second quarter results, with reported revenue decreasing 2.4 percent, or $673.2 million, as compared to the year prior.
Sequential Brands Q2 Revenues up 70 Percent
Sequential Brands Group Inc. reported total revenue grew 70 percent in the second quarter and they expect to earn a minimum of $100 million in royalties this year.
Brunswick Corp. Boosted by Fitness Growth
Brunswick Corporation reported consolidated net sales in the second quarter increased 8.8 percent .
