SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Future Leaks New Reebok Footwear Partnership
Reebok’s upcoming footwear partnership with rapper Future was leaked by the artist Sunday July 10 in an Instagram post from his personal account.
Nike Enlists Kevin Durant in Commitment to Growing Basketball in China
Nike Basketball and new Golden State Warriors player star Kevin Durant will begin a weeklong tour of Greater China, where the basketball star will hold clinics with local kids, make surprise visits and share new insights into Nike Basketball innovations.
Dick’s SG Renews with PGA Tour Champions
PGA Tour Champions and Dick’s Sporting Goods announced a three-year title sponsorship renewal of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open through 2019.
Sports Authority Reaches Settlement Over Consignment Vendor Claims
Sports Authority has reached a deal that will allow it to sell pre-bankruptcy goods bought on consignment as part of its ongoing liquidation efforts.
Total Hockey Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Seeks Sale
Total Hockey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in St. Louis. The 32-store chain, founded in 1999, is seeking a sale of the company.
Total Hockey Seeks Sale In Bankruptcy Court
Total Hockey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition and is looking for a buyer.
Sports Direct Reports Disappointing Fiscal Year Results
Sports Direct International plc, which pulled its bid for hundreds of Sports Authority stores last month, reported margins flatlined at its sporting goods retailing segment in the fiscal year ended April 24 as sales slowed in the back half of the year.
Sports Authority Settles Consignment Vendor Claims
Sports Authority reached an agreement that will allow it to sell pre-bankruptcy goods bought on consignment as part of its ongoing liquidation efforts.
Safe Reflections Secures Color Reflective Patent
Safe Reflections received a new U.S. patent for its Brilliant Color Reflective line of colorized reflective materials, already being used for certain New Balance products.
Gu Energy Hires Operations & Sales Talent
GU Energy Labs hired four new staff members to bolster its Operations and Sales Teams.
Pure Barre Opens 400th Studio
Pure Barre, the largest barre studio concept in North America, is celebrating the opening of its 400th studio.
Nike Ranks as Most Intimate Apparel Brand
MBLM, the Brand Intimacy Agency, reported that Nike was the top most intimate brand in the apparel industry in its annual ranking for 2015. The remaining brands part of the top 10 are: Levi’s, Under Armour, Adidas, Louis Vuitton, H&M, Puma.
Cleveland Cavaliers Top NBA Team Sales for 2015/2016 Season
Unprecedented demand for Cleveland Cavaliers merchandise following the team’s NBA Finals 2016 win helped land them atop the most popular team merchandise list for the first time since January 2015,
Project EverGreen Aims to Grow Recreational Green Spaces for Kids
Project EverGreen is designating July 10-16, 2016 as National “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” Awareness Week, to spotlight efforts to provide healthy, safe athletic and recreational green spaces for America’s children.
