The privately held Planet Fitness franchisee, has acquired nine Planet Fitness locations in Oregon from the Lubrano Franchise Group (OKTA Holdings).
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Report: Companies are Lowering the Talent Bar and Modifying Job Requirements
Companies are challenged to find both best-fit outside candidates and identify and cultivate existing talent,” Betterworks observed in the survey summary report.
Fitness International Brings Club Studio to Citrus Heights, California
The 36,000-square-foot health club is the fifth Club Studio location to open, marking the continued expansion of Club Studio’s fitness offering.
Go Sport Expanding into Baghdad, Iraq
The international sports retailer’s expansion into Iraq is part of Go Sport’s broader growth strategy, following the brand’s acquisition by Al Mana in April 2023.
American Camp Association’s COO to Take Reins as President & CEO Exits
ACA’s president and CEO, Tom Rosenberg will be stepping down next month. The association’s COO, Henry DeHart, will become interim CEO. Rosenberg will support DeHart through the end of the year to ensure a seamless transition.
Outdoor Recreation Industry Convenes Briefing on Impacts of U.S. Trade Policy
Industry stakeholders in the virtual meeting emphasized that growth in the outdoor recreation economy is threatened by ongoing trade disruptions and the expiration of essential trade programs, including the Generalized System of Preferences.
Report: August Retail Sales Growth Slowed Sequentially from July Trend
August’s core retail sales, as defined by the NRF, are based on census data, excluding auto dealers, gas stations and restaurants, were reportedly up 0.3 percent m/m seasonally-adjusted and up 3.3 percent y/y unadjusted.
EXEC: Bain Sees E-Commerce Driving 90 Percent of Holiday Growth (updated)
Bain said a potential rate cut this week could spur consumer confidence and sales may also benefit as some consumers feel wealthier from rising disposable income and strong stock market gains this year. Deloitte and Bain both see e-commerce up in the high single digits for Holiday 2024 versus Holiday 2023.
Lazydays Holdings Promotes Amber Dillard to Chief Operating Officer
The newly minted COO sits on the Board of the Lazydays Employee Foundation, which is dedicated to helping at-risk kids in the communities the company serves.
NRF Names Jill Dvorak as Senior VP of Content
Dvorak previously served at the NRF as vice president of content and retail strategy from 2017 to 2022. Before returning to the NRF, Dvorak was the chief content officer at CommerceNext.
Western Mountain Destinations See August Pick-up in Winter Bookings
Early winter occupancy rose during August after being down sharply for the past few months with the first four winter months all reporting improvements from just one month ago.
X-Vision Optics Adds New Marketing Specialist
With nine years of digital marketing experience, Brady Stevenson is expected to play a key role in shaping the company’s marketing strategies.
NRF and Comexposium Expand Retail’s Big Show to Europe
The marriage of NRF Retail’s Big Show and Paris Retail Week to create Retail’s Big Show Europe broadens with the rebranding of the Paris Retail Week annual conference and exhibition beginning in 2025.
Arcus Hunting Appoints Product Development and Category Management Lead
Matt Kinamore, who was most recently at American Outdoor Brands, will reportedly oversee the company’s portfolio across key categories, including hunting and fishing scents, scent elimination, and outdoor accessories.
JD Sports Board Remuneration Committee Chair to Step Down
Suzi Williams, non-executive director and chair of the company’s Remuneration Committee, submitted her intention to step down on November 1, 2024. On October 1, Williams will hand over the Remuneration Committee Chair role to Angela Luger.
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