SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Shock Doctor, McDavid, Cutters Ink Deal With MLB’s Pompey
United Sports Brands’ divisions Shock Doctor, McDavid and Cutters inked a sponsorship deal with professional baseball player, Dalton Pompey, outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.
Gore Fabrics Extends Taiwanese Partnership
Under the partnership, Formosa Taffeta Co., Ltd. will boost its production of consumer fabrics so W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. can focus on product innovation.
Acushnet’s Earnings Climb in Six Months
Earnings rose 82.6 percent due to reduced operating expenses and a 4.6 percent revenue gain, according to an updated regulatory filing to support its initial public offering.
New Boxing-Inspired Fitness Co. Opens in NYC
Co-founders include entrepreneurs from the hospitality, restaurant and fitness industries.
Eurobike’s Extra Consumer Day Disappoints
Eurobike will scale back in 2017 after an extended consumer show over the weekend disappointed exhibitors, show organizers announced.
HanesBrands Celebrates Ten Years As Public Company
HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion and Gear for Sports, on Tuesday celebrated its first decade of success as an independent publicly traded company by ringing the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange.
Nike Top-Ranked Brand In Addressing Consumer Social Behavior
Nike’s Social Currency score came to 120 versus 112 for Under Armour and 102 for Adidas.
Adidas Debuts Athlete Campaign At NFL Season Opener
The spot features Von Miller, Aaron Rodgers, Kris Bryant, Paul Pogba, James Harden, Moriah Jefferson, Brandon Ingram, Jaylen Brown and Jamal Murray.
Indianapolis Colts Debut New Public Fitness Park
The park includes an NFL Play 60 Challenge Course, 40-yard dash and exercise equipment.
Sister Brands Are Finally Roommates
Big Agnes Inc. and Honey Stinger will consolidate their offices under one roof in Steamboat Springs, says Bill Gamber, co-founder and president for both brands.
Adidas Extends Contract with Kennesaw State
Adidas will remain the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand for the Georgia university for another seven years through the 2022-23 season.
Premier Golf Acquires Women’s Golf & Travel Concierge
Golf travel company adds peer business, focusing on providing packages and information on golf schools and clinics for women and their families.
Halfords Group Plc Releases Summer Results
The UK retailer reported same-store sales surged in the seven weeks ended Aug. 19 as customers splurged on bikes, roof top boxes and other summer vacation gear.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sets Opening For Three Stores
Stores will open in Longview, TX; Oxford, MS and Washington D.C.
Performance Sports Group Shareholder Walks
Sagard’s chairman, who had planned to join PSG’s board in August, may consider other strategic options for its 17 percent stake in the maker of team sports gear.
