BSN SPORTS (Varsity Brands) Acquires Sports Endeavors and Lax.com
April 27, 2026
BSN SPORTS, a division of Varsity Brands, acquired club soccer retailer Sports Endeavors (operator of Soccer.com) and lacrosse-focused ecommerce retailer Lax.com in two separate deals. The acquisitions are intended to expand sport-specific offerings and combine the specialized brands with BSN SPORTS’ scale, reach, and technology.
- Buyers
- BSN SPORTS
- Targets
- Sports Endeavors, Lax.com
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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