February’s core retail sales, as defined by the NRF, were up 0.9 percent seasonally-adjusted month-over-month but down 0.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year because of the comparison against unusually high sales in February 2024.
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S&S Activewear Taps Industry Vet Kendall Whitley as VP of Team Sales
Whitley brings nearly four decades of sporting goods experience, including executive roles at Converse, Adidas, and, most recently, as VP of Athletics for NBS, where he oversaw all business for 125 dealers in the NBS Athletic Division.
Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation Expands Board
The new Board members include Toby O’Rourke, President & CEO, Kampgrounds of America, Inc.; Douglas Craven, Natural Resources Director, Little Traverse Bay Bands of the Odawa Indians; Wayne Hubbard, Host and Producer, Urban American Outdoors; and Ronnie Green, Professional Angler and Host of A Fishing Story.
The Pickler Franchisees to Open Third Club in Indiana
The location is the third in Indiana for Dave Gilreath and Ron Brock, managing partners of Pickle Indy, LLC, with plans to open six new Picklr member clubs throughout central Indiana.
Birkenstock Settles in Chelsea for its Fourth London Location
The London, Chelsea store is Birkenstock’s sixth retail location in the UK. The company operates 37 stores in eight European countries, including this new location, with further openings planned in key cities.
Yeti Appoints J. Magnus Welander and Arne Arens to Board
The appointments of Welander and Arens will increase the size of Yeti’s Board to 10 members, nine of whom are independent, and are said to “reflect to represent the company’s ongoing Board refreshment efforts, focused on further aligning director experience and skillsets with Yeti’s strategy and future opportunities.”
Camping World Closes on Acquisition of Lazydays Elkhart
The deal is the fourth closed with the Lazydays RV dealer since February 20. The company announced in November 2024 that it was acquiring seven Lazydays locations from Lazydays Holdings, Inc.
Puma Inks Premier League Official Ball Deal; Second Big UK Soccer Loss for Nike
This deal will see Puma become the Official Ball Supplier of the Premier League, which includes the provision of match balls at all League matches from the start of the 2025/26 season.
Rad Power Bikes Appoints New CEO after Phil Molyneux’s Departure
The company has appointed former Bartell Drugs CEO Kathi Lentzsch as its new chief executive officer, closing the loop after the surprising departure of former CEO Phil Molyneux.
Fanatics and the MLB Open Largest MLB Ballpark Store in Tokyo
The MLB Official Store at the Tokyo Dome, spanning 31,000 square feet, will employ 700 staff members. It is one of several MLB retail stores in the city, including official stores at Miyashita Park and the Tokyo Skytree.
Fiocchi of America Names Todd Ruff as Director of Sales
Huff worked for Remington Arms for over 17 years in various sales roles with increasing levels of responsibility over that period, culminating in VP of Sales.
Sig Sauer Prevails in Puerto Rico P320 Lawsuit after Plaintiff Admits No Defect
The U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico has officially entered an Order dismissing a lawsuit alleging the P320 service weapon of police officer Elvis Ramon Green Berrios discharged without the trigger being pulled.
Tailored Brands, Inc. Appoints Two New Board Members
The omnichannel specialty retailer of menswear, appointed Julie B. Rosen and Lewis L. Bird, III, as members of its Board of Directors, effective March 2025. Rosen and Bird collectively bring nearly seven decades of retail and business experience to their roles.
Xponential Fitness Restates 2023 Financials as New CEO Digs Deeper into Business
The owner of the Club Pilates, CycleBar, StretchLab, YogaSix, Pure Barre, Rumble, BFT, and Lindora fitness and wellness brands saw total revenue in Q4 decline 7 percent even as North America system-wide sales increased 21 percent.
OR and Surf Expo Parent Swings to Q4 Profit on 5.2 Percent Revenue Growth
The Q4 increase was reportedly driven primarily by $6.1 million in organic revenue growth and $4.8 million in revenue from acquisitions, offset by scheduling adjustments of $3.7 million and prior-year revenue of $1.9 million related to discontinued events that were not contributing to profitability.
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