Orvis Sets Layoffs and Store Closures; Discontinues Catalog
Vermont-based Orvis, founded in 1856, announced plans to lay off 112 employees, close some of its retail stores and discontinue its iconic catalog “to enable a smaller and more agile business.” “Orvis is in a period of business evolution that requires us to think differently.
New Era Cap Celebrates 2024 World Series with LA Dodgers …
Nov 1, 2024 · For the eighth time in franchise history, the LA Dodgers are World Series Champions, and New Era Cap, LLC, the official cap of MLB, has created a 2024 World Series collaboration with official on-field caps worn after the final inning.
Nike x Jacquemus Spring 2024 Collection with Muse Sha’Carri …
Mar 1, 2024 · Nike x Jacquemus, the French fashion designer and the founder of the Jacquemus fashion label, created their first collaborative capsule collection in mid-May 2022.
PureGym Wins Bankruptcy Auction for Blink Fitness Assets
Oct 31, 2024 · PureGym has been selected as a winning bidder for a substantial portion of the Blink Fitness assets following an auction in bankruptcy court. PureGym will pay $121 million in cash and assume certain liabilities.
S&P: Holiday 2024 Sales Growth Will Fall Short of 2023
Nov 13, 2024 · S&P Global Ratings is forecasting that holiday sales growth will slow to about 3 percent in 2024 from 4.7 percent last year, remaining below the 10-year average of 5.3 percent.
Report: Pickleball Specific Facilities Grew 55 Percent Last Year But ...
Nov 15, 2024 · For the third consecutive year, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, according to The Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) Topline Participation Report. The sport grew 51.8 percent from 2022 to 2023 and jumped 223.5 percent over three years. The SFIA noted that all age ...
S&S Activewear Completes Acquisition of Alphabroder
S&S Activewear completed the purchase of Alphabroder, merging the two branded apparel distributors for an undisclosed amount. S&S Activewear CEO Frank Myers will continue to lead the combined companies, with support from Aphabroder CEO Dan Pantano.
Fromuth Racquet Sports Acquires Tennis-Point - SGB Online
Jun 14, 2024 · Online retailer Tennis-Point, formerly owned by Signa Sports United, was acquired by Fromuth Racquet Sports. Tennis-Point was formerly Midwest Sports, owned and operated by Greg and Lisa Wolf for over 30 years before being acquired by Signa Sports United in 2021 and changed the company’s name.
Blink Fitness Receives Court Approval for Sale
Nov 13, 2024 · Blink Fitness announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved the sale of its corporate operations and New York and New Jersey locations to PureGym.
Riddell Sets Leadership Transition | SGB Media Online
Sep 29, 2024 · Riddell Inc., announced that Dan Arment will be retiring as both president and CEO of the football equipment brand and Riddell’s parent company, BRG Sports, at the close of the year.