Golf Datatech LLC’s National Golf Performance Report showed that golf rounds soared 13.9 percent and equipment sales increased 10.1 percent in 2020 over 2019. The data-tracking organization said the surge in rounds and retail sales are primarily a result of golf being positioned as a near-ideal socially distanced activity during a pandemic.
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Academy Sports Announces Secondary Offering Of Common Stock
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. announced that certain of its stockholders, including affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., intend to offer for sale in an underwritten secondary offering 12 million shares of common stock of Academy Sports.
TuffStuff Prevails In Patent Dispute With Hoist Fitness Systems
TuffStuff Fitness International Inc. secured another victory before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in its long-running patent dispute with competitor Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc. The lawsuit concerned TuffStuff’s line of patented Selectorized Bio-Arc exercise machines.
Osprey Ambassador And Mountaineer Nimsdai Purja Is First To Summit K2 In Winter
Osprey announced that mountaineer and Osprey Ambassador Nimsdai Purja MBE summited K2 on January 16 wearing the brand’s soon-to-be-released Talon Pro 30. Nimsdai and Mingma Gyabu Sherpa with Mingma Gyalje Sherpa’s team and Sona Sherpa from the Seven Summits Trek expedition are the first to summit K2 in the winter. Osprey’s Talon Pro 30 is […]
Boot Barn’s Q3 Profits Climb 19.5 Percent
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. reported earnings rose 19.5 percent in the third quater ended December 26 on a 6.5 percent revenue gain.
Cole Haan Withdraws IPO Plans
Cole Haan Inc. in a regulatory filing applied for the withdrawal of its S-1 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission supporting a planned initial public offering.
Nautilus Expands Connected Home Fitness Products With JRNY Digital Fitness Platform
Nautilus introduces its connected Bowflex Max Trainer M9 machine and Bowflex T22 treadmill with an enhanced JRNY digital fitness platform offering curated workouts and entertainment options that stream while being coached. The JRNY digital fitness platform uses machine learning to create personalized workouts based on an initial fitness assessment that learns and adapts as the […]
Hyland’s Brings Cycling Into Focus With Great Rides Powered By Hyland’s
New video series features gear-grinding climbs and scenic landscapes from all over USA
Bern Helmets Wins 2021 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award
Bern Helmets announced it was awarded the 2021 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award for its Hudson helmet — honored for its concept, design and functionality in the cycling category. Designed for commuters, the Hudson is certified for NTA 8776, which is rated for use up to 27 mph, exceeding U.S. safety standards, requiring 10 percent more […]
Nite Ize Debuts G-Series Dual Chamber Carabiner
Nite Ize introduced its G-Series Dual Chamber Carabiner for keeping small items organized and secure. The product drops at retail in mid-February. With a stainless-steel body and two gated chambers, the G-Series expands on Nite Ize’s selection of accessories with added security and accessibility features. “We are committed to providing best-in-class functionality to everyday products […]
Golf Rounds Played Surge In December
Golf rounds played jumped 37.3 percent for the month of December and grew 13.9 percent in total for 2020, according to Golf Datatech. The biggest regional gains were seen in New England, West North Central and Mid-Atlantic.
Feetures Undergoes Executive Changes
Feetures announced executive changes as part of succession planning. The changes include national sales manager for footwear specialty retailers, Steve Hallinan, becoming key accounts manager, John Gaither becoming chief operations officer and Joe Gaither, executive vice president.
Rocky Brands To Acquire Original Muck Boot Company and Xtratuf
Rocky Brands, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the performance and lifestyle footwear business of Honeywell International, Inc. including The Original Muck Boot Company and Xtratuf footwear brands, for a purchase price of $230 million.
PeopleForBikes Appoints Vice President Of Business Network
PeopleForBikes announced the addition of Ravi Rajcoomar as its vice president of the organization’s business network. Rajcoomar will serve on the trade association’s senior leadership team and guide the organization in creating an environment where cycling and the bike business grow.
Planet Fitness Franchisee National Fitness Partners Grows Footprint
Planet Fitness franchisee, National Fitness Partners (NFP), announced the acquisition of 16 Planet Fitness clubs, including 15 locations in the Cleveland and Akron-Canton, OH markets and one location in central Pennsylvania from two different sellers.
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