Varsity Brands

North Texas’ Varsity Brands Acquired in Reported $4.75B Deal by NY‑Based KKR

by | Aug 26, 2024
Farmers Branch-based Varsity Brands, a leader in academic apparel and memorabilia, was acquired from Bain Capital and Charlesbank. The company reaches more than 8 million athletes and students annually by servicing team sports, athletics, and spirit programs nationwide.
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Varsity Brands Appoints former Secret Service Agent as Chief Security Officer, Invests in Safety & Security Initiatives
by | Jun 28, 2024
In her new role, Lisa Olivieri will proactively manage Farmers Branch-based Varsity Brands' integrated security and safety efforts across the company, its events, competitions, offices, and facilities, the company said.
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North Texas’ BSN SPORTS Donates $275K in Sporting Goods To ‘Beat the Streets’ Initiative
by | Dec 21, 2023
Beat the Streets fosters youth development for student-athletes in underserved communities via mentoring and life guidance taught in quality wrestling programs. BSN President Terry Babilla says the donation is about not just helping young wrestlers win on the mat, but "in life, too."
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Varsity Brands Hires New EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer
by | Jun 16, 2023
Joe Raines will work to help Varsity realize the benefits of scaling its platform while improving the performance of operations across its three businesses—BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit, and Herff Jones.
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DI People: Rug Doctor, Critical Start, and Infogroup Make Leadership Announcements

by | Aug 20, 2019
You’ll also find news from Meeting Professionals International, Varsity Brands, Atmos Energy, CSW Industrials, the Texas Women’s Foundation, and the Denton Chamber of Commerce in this roundup of executive and leadership moves by companies and organizations in North Texas.
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DI People: DART, Purple Land, Varsity Brands Name New Innovation and Tech Leaders
by | Jul 23, 2019
You’ll also find news from JPI, Pier 1 Imports, Southern Gas Association, Steward Global Partners, J.C. Penney, and RealFoundations in this roundup of leadership and executive moves by companies in North Texas.
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DI People: Dynata, One Network Enterprises, Payer Compass Make Leadership Announcements
by | Jun 18, 2019
You’ll also find news from EF Johnson Technologies, iStation, The NRP Group, Varsity Brands, Lone Star Analysis, and the Women’s Foodservice Forum in this roundup of leadership and executive moves as well as honors in North Texas.
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