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United States Golf Association Officially Opens Golf House Pinehurst
The seven-acre campus is adjacent to the Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s main clubhouse. It includes the USGA’s equipment-testing and research facility, the USGA Experience, an outdoor educational landscape feature, the recently relocated World Golf Hall of Fame, and administrative offices.
The British Footwear Association Appoints New CEO
The BFA tapped Richard Shetliffe as its new chief executive officer, effective May 14, bringing a reported depth of experience and knowledge to lead the association.
Nite Ize Adds Two Indie Sales Agencies in U.S. Market
Effective immediately, the company is partnering with Action Sports, Inc. serving the Southeast, and Sanitas Sales Group, located in Colorado and covering the West.
Dick’s x WNBA Launch Exclusive Girl’s Apparel Collection
Dick’s Sporting Goods launched an exclusive apparel collection with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), the first for the retailer and organization.
Super Pacific Makes New Hires, Key Promotions and Expands Facility to Fuel Growth
Philip Kuroda was hired in the newly created position of B2B sales manager and Jessica Johnson was promoted to general manager of operations. The company is adding new square footage to its facility and the production team was expanded with new hires to support cutting, sewing and fabrication.
Firearm & Ammo Companies Contributed $222M to Conservation in Q4 via Excise Tax
Firearm and ammunition manufacturers topping $17 billion in excise tax contributions to the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund since its inception in 1937, or more than $27.38 billion when adjusted for inflation.
Axil Brands Inks Distribution Agreement with Kinsey’s Inc.
Axil Brands, Inc. inked a distribution agreement with Kinsey’s, Inc. to distribute Axil hearing protection and enhancement products in the shooting sports and outdoor recreation/hunting market.
Nike Basketball Adds A’ja Wilson to Signature Athlete Roster
Wilson, the WNBA pro player for the Las Vegas Aces, has worked with Nike for over a year to create a signature collection, including a shoe.
MyFitnessPal Appoints New Chief Product Officer
The company said Tim Holley most recently served as VP of product for Etsy and also led product management and product design at SoulCycle.
Crunch Franchise Opens Crunch Edmond in Oklahoma
The new gym in Edmond, OK, is operated by The Undefeated Tribe, reported to be one of the fastest-growing franchises within the Crunch Fitness system, with locations open in Texas and Oklahoma and ten more in development this year.
EXEC: Leatt Posts Another DD Decline in Q1 as Body Armor and Helmets Sales Falter
Sales to the company’s global distributors decreased by 31 percent as distributors continue to manage industry-wide stocking dynamics, while consumer direct sales increased by 15 percent and dealer direct sales increased by 9 percent in Q1.
EXEC: Key Footwear Factory Report Sees Flat Q1 and Unsettled Market for 2024
The Group believes the global footwear industry will remain unsettled in the near term amidst the uncertain macroeconomic environment driven by persistent inflation, high interest rates, regional conflicts, and its impact on shipping lanes.
EXEC: Asics Corp Boasts Record Profit Margins in Q1 as All Regions Post Growth
Reported net sales growth of 21.9 percent, or 14.3 percent in constant-currency (CC) terms, to ¥174.1 billion in the quarter, led by double-digit CC sales growth in Japan, South & Southeast Asia, Greater China and the North America.
Ecco Golf Offers ‘New Flavour of Golf’ Collection
The golf shoe manufacturer released a special-edition capsule collection “celebrating different, and sometimes unexpected, flavors of golf.”
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