SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Genesco Lowers Guidance On Weak Trends At Journeys
Genesco Inc said that due to adverse fashion shifts at Journeys and poor trading conditions at Schuh, its U.K. chain, it’s lowering its EPS outlook for the year.
Sports Authority Executives Get Their Bonus
After considerable litigation, a federal judge approved a modified bonus program that will pay top executives of the bankruptcy retailer up to $1,425,000.
Performance Sports Gets Extension on Late Filing
Performance Sports Group Ltd. said it received 60-day extension from its lenders to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K, avoiding a default.
Fleet Feet Opens Store In San Diego
With the addition of the San Diego location, Fleet Feet Sports now has a total of six locations in southern Californi
Newell Brands Names VP Of Communications
Tom Sanford is the latest high-profile appointment since the April acquisition of Jarden Corp. and its $2.74-billion-a-year sporting goods business.
CODI Completes 5.11 Tactical Acquisition
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CODI) closed on its $400 million acquisition of the tactical products company.
Brunswick Completes Indoor Cycling Group Acquisition
Brunswick Corporation (BC) completed its acquisition of Indoor Cycling Group (ICG), a market leader specializing in the design of indoor cycling equipment.
NuGo Nutrition Acquires Promax Nutrition Bars
Promax is one of the original, great-tasting high protein sports bars and has been a mainstay in the sports nutrition category for more than 20 years.
Columbia Releases Manchester United Line
Columbia Sportswear released its long-awaited line in partnership with football club Manchester United. The outerwear line is targeted at fans and includes 17 styles of jackets and shells for men, women and children.
Fitbit Opens Headquarters In Dublin, Hires Managing Director
Fitbit, Inc. is opening its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. In conjunction with the opening, the group appointed a new Managing Director, Des Power.
Crunch Opens Doors In Athens, GA
Crunch, the health club chain, will open its newest franchise location at 196 Alps Road, in Athens, GA.
CorePower Opens In The Big Apple
CorePower Yoga will open its first New York City location at 2030 Broadway in Manhattan’s Upper West Side neighborhood. This studio marks CorePower Yoga’s entry into the Tri-State area.
USGreentech Promotes New President
USGreentech, the company that develops non-rubber infills for sports turf applications, promoted Valerie Webster to role of president.
Topgolf Hires 500 In Jacksonville
Topgolf will open its 30th location in Jacksonville in late October, hiring approximately 500 new employees to fill positions at the location.
President’s Council On Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Turns 60
In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, Funny Or Die, and SS+K launched a new video encouraging Americans to be healthy and active.
