SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Peloton Appoints New Board Member
Peloton announced the appointment of Chris Bruzzo, formerly a top executive at Electronic Arts, to its board of directors. Current Board member Jonathan Mildenhall will simultaneously step down from the board to focus on his expanding professional responsibilities.
SFIA names Chief Operating Officer
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association hired Glenn Horine as chief operating officer, effective January 1, 2024, reporting to SFIA president and CEO Tom Cove.
Asics Sells Haglöfs to PE Firm
Asics reported that it sold Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs AB to the Hong Kong fund LionRock Capital, which acquired 100 percent interest in the company. Terms were not disclosed.
Plae Hires Chief Brand Officer
Plae, the maker of gym flooring and exercise equipment, hired former The North Face VP Mike Ferris as chief brand officer.
ASBA Appoints New Officers and Directors
The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) announced its officers and directors for the coming membership year.
Boxto Adds Seven Indie Golf Sales Reps Across U.S.
The manufacturer of leather golf shoes and belts in Leon, Mexico, said in a release “that all of the new reps have decades of industry experience and deep connections with buyers ranging from green grass shops to big box retailers.”
Jordan Brand President Joins Albertsons Board
Albertsons Companies, Inc. reported that Sarah Mensah, president of the Jordan Brand for Nike, Inc., had joined the supermarket chain’s Board of Directors.
Coliseum Capital Co-Founder Joins Gildan Board; Firm Plans Further Investment
After a week of turmoil at Gildan Activewear Inc. with the ouster of company Founder and CEO Tom Chamandy, and pushback from at least two large investors, Gildan found support elsewhere on Monday, announcing a support agreement with Coliseum Capital Management, LLC.
GT Golf Acquires ProActive Sports Group
GT Golf Supplies, Inc., a wholesale golf distributor, reported acquiring the ProActive Sports Group, based in Canby, OR.
Paris Saint-Germain, Lids and Fanatics Open New Store in Toronto
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) opened a new club store in partnership with Lids and Fanatics at 399 Queen Street West in Toronto.
Adidas AG Appoints HR Chief to Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board of Adidas AG has appointed Michelle Robertson as an Executive Board member, responsible for global human resources, people and culture, effective January 1, 2024.
Costco’s Q1 Profits Top Targets
Costco reported earnings rose 16.5 percent in its fiscal first quarter ended November 26 as same-store sales rose 3.8 percent, including a 2.0 percent gain in the U.S. Earnings topped analyst expectations.
HanesBrands Appoints Former Walmart U.S. CEO as Chairman
HanesBrands announced that its Board of Directors had appointed William Simon as chairman of the board, effective December 31. His appointment follows Ronald Nelson’s decision to retire as chairman and a member of the Board at the end of the year.
November Sales Show Small Gain, Tops Expectations
The Commerce Department reported that retail sales rose 0.3 percent in November over the prior month, stronger than the 0.2 percent decline in October and better than the Dow Jones estimate for a decrease of 0.1 percent.
Nordstrom Rack to Open in Noblesville, IN in Fall 2024
The 25,000-square-foot store, located in Hamilton Town Center, which includes Ulta, Ross, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Total Wine, is owned and managed by Simon Property Group.
