ZogSports Acquired by Volo Sports
Volo Sports, the provider of social recreational sports and curated events in America, announced the acquisition of ZogSports, the country’s second-largest social sports platform with over 120,000 players.
FDRA Elects New Board Leadership
The newly elected leadership for the 2025–2027 term includes Josue Solano, CEO of BBC International, as chairman of the board; Dan Friedman, chief sourcing and supply chain officer at Caleres, as vice chairman; and Lisa Tucker, president of Shoe Show, Inc. as treasurer.
Survey: Seventy Percent of U.S. Adults Ready to Learn Pickleball
In a recent national survey conducted by the Atlanta-based company, 70 percent of U.S. adults surveyed aged 18 to 65 identified themselves as “eager to learn” or “currently learning” the game of pickleball. Twelve percent described themselves as “avid” players. Only 18 percent expressed “no interest” in learning the sport.
U.S. Squash President To Step Down
The national governing body and membership organization for the sport in the U.S., announced that Kevin Klipstein, president and CEO, will step down at the close of the year, marking the end of a twenty-year tenure.
Nosler Partners with Phelps Game Calls
Founded by lifelong hunter Jason Phelps, the company is known for making performance calls for elk, deer, turkey, and predators, designed with a focus on tone, durability and realism.
Survey: Early Back-To-School Shoppers Noticing Higher Prices
A survey of parents who have started back-to-school shopping conducted by Morning Consult found that 57 percent believe school supplies cost more this year than they did last year. A majority (59 percent) noted that inflation in general as the cause for the price increases, while 37 percent cited tariffs specifically.
Compass Diversified Reports Inability to Rely on 2022 and 2023 Financial Statements
The owner of the 5.11, Boa, Oxo, and Primaloft brands disclosed on Wednesday, June 24, its non-reliance on its financial statements for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 amid an ongoing investigation into its subsidiary Lugano Holding, Inc. The investigation does not involve CODI’s other subsidiaries.
Two Historic Southern Pines Golf Clubs Join International Marine & Lawn Hotels
Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club, which opened in 1921, and Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, which followed in 1928, are joining forces with Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts. The company, a division of AJ Capital, was founded in 2008 by Ben Weprin and manages over $5.4 billion in real estate investments in markets throughout the U.S. and U.K.
On Outsole Partner Novoloop Raises $21M to Scale Circular Performance Materials Tech
By chemically upcycling post-consumer polyethylene into low-carbon polyols and polyurethanes, Novoloop produces sustainable materials for footwear, apparel, sporting goods, automotive, and other applications.
Adidas Appoints New GM for India
Vijay Chauhan, most recently SVP International at American Eagle Outfitters, joins Adidas as GM for India, effective August 1. He will succeed Neelendra Singh, who is stepping down after over two decades with the company.
Decathlon Closing Five Greater Toronto Area Stores
Decathlon is closing its five stores in the Greater Toronto area this summer. The retailer provided no reason for the closures, but the French sporting goods chain stated in a media release that it had recently launched same-day delivery and is considering opening smaller store formats or adopting a wholesale distribution model to serve the region.
Mark Walter to Acquire Majority Stake in the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers
Chairman and CEO of TWG Global, Walter reached an agreement with the Buss Family Trust to acquire a majority stake in the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers. The sale is expected to close in the third or fourth quarter of 2025.
Primark Continues U.S. Growth with Memphis, TN Store Opening
The Memphis location, opening July 24, is the first of two planned store openings in Tennessee for Primark, with a second store set to open in the Cool Springs Galleria in Franklin, TN. The opening marks the retailer’s 31st U.S. store, now spanning 13 states.
Carbitex Appoints VP of U.S. Sales
Hanna brings over 12 years of experience in advanced materials and textiles, most recently as director of Innegra sales at Quantum Materials, LLC, and previously as president of Innegra Technologies.
Silencer Central Hires Kelly Streiff as Chief Revenue Officer
Most recently, Streiff served for over eight years as VP of Sales and Marketing at Proof Research and was national accounts sales manager at Leupold & Stevens for nearly five years after getting her industry start at Cabela’s.
