SGB Update Sports & Fitness

Fanatics Partners with Tottenham Hotspur

Fanatics entered into a multi-year licensing deal with Tottenham Hotspur. The license enables Fanatics to sell a range of apparel and headwear through its online stores in USA and Canada, alongside an existing Tottenham Hotspur/Under Armour range…

2015 GoPro Mountain Games Drew 62,079 to Vail

The 2015 GoPro Mountain Games, which took place in the Town of Vail on July 4-7, 2015, attracted 62,079 spectators, according to an independent survey prepared by Intercept Insight, LLC. The survey also reported an economic impact of $4.87 million to the

Callaway Signs Julien Brun

Callaway Golf reached a staff pro agreement with former college golf phenom, Julien Brun…

Rakuten Acquires Fit.me

Rakuten Inc., the Tokyo-based e-tailing giant, has acquired a 100 percent stake in Fits.me, a London-based technology company that is helping e-tailers personalize the shopping experience…

Performance Sports Group Q4 Impacted by Currency Woes

In reporting preliminary fourth-quarter results, Performance Sports Group Ltd. (PSG) said foreign exchange (FX) impacted fourth-quarter results by 13 cents a share, resulting in adjusted net income of approximately $8 million, or 17 cents per share…

Zozi Raises $30 Million in Financing

Zozi, a startup that hooks merchants up with those seeking travel experiences using proprietary software, raised $30 million in a new round of financing. The new infusion of capital was led by Pritzker Vlock Ventures and included Richard Branson of the Vi

Lids Foundation Announces Grant Awards for First Half of Year

Lids Foundation announced the recipients of its grant awards for the first half of 2015. The philanthropic support arm of Lids Sports Group, Lids Foundation bolsters nonprofits that promote active and healthy lifestyles as well as leadership…

Confluence Outdoor Rebalances its Boat Business

Confluence Outdoor disclosed last week millions of dollars in investments and divestments it is making this year to shift resources toward the thriving kayak fishing and SUP markets…