CEO Joe Murphy acquired sole ownership of the company. Murphy will remain as CEO continuing to grow its leadership role in the shooting sports industry.
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Xponential Fitness Adds Board Member with Strong Finance Bonafides
Jeffrey Lawrence was appointed to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately, serving on the Audit Committee.
Pickleball Kingdom Expands Into Atlanta
Led by franchisees Nithi and Usha Anand, Pickleball Kingdom is opening an indoor pickleball facility in Atlanta, GA.
Fitness Connection Expands Reach, Opens Gym in Georgia
Fitness Connection Morrow is the company’s its 47th gym nationwide and the second club in Georgia.
Nike Doubles Down on Evolving Air to New Levels for Summer Olympics
Nike, Inc. will debut a new line of products that signals a multi-year innovation cycle, and plans to deliver better, faster and more efficient solutions for athletes this summer at the Paris Olympics.
Selkirk Sport Adds New Leadership Amid Pickleball Surge
They include Jason Dunlap as CFO, Doug Thielen as chief marketing officer, Anthony Saraceni, creative director, and Ali Carlile, as head of soft goods.
Study: Gen-Z Lags Other Demos When Assessing Link Between Exercise and State of Mind
The Asics Corpration study of over 26,000 global respondents found that the more people exercise, the higher their State of Mind scores. Gen Z had the lowest scores, with an average of 62/100 compared to the Baby Boomers’ 68/100 and the Silent Generation’s 70/100.
P.F. Flyers Announces Brand Refresh, Expands Into Wholesale Distribution
P.F. Flyer’s partnership with Revolve and the Desert Adventure collection are the starting point of new offerings from the heritage company with plans to roll out more over the next year.
Safilo Group and Marc Jacobs Renew Global Eyewear Licensing Agreement
Safilo announced the early renewal of its multi-year global licensing agreement for Marc Jacobs branded eyewear until December 2031.
The Buckle Appoints VP of Women’s Merchandising
Stacey Manary has been employed by The Buckle since September 1995 and, most recently, was the retailer’s director of women’s denim merchandising and operations.
The Buckle Comps Down 9.4 Percent in Fiscal March
Net sales for the 2024 fiscal March period decreased 8.0 percent to $104.3 million from net sales of $113.4 million for the prior-year comparative period.
EXEC: Lululemon, Patagonia and Vuori Top Best Brands for Resale Report
Active lifestyle brands dominated the leader board in the latest annual resale report from ThredUp and doubled representation in the report’s Top 20 for Best Brands for Resale.
PickUp USA Fitness Expands In Tampa Bay, FL
Growing basketball gym franchise for adult and youth “hoopers,” adds two locations on the Gulf Coast.
Trango Signs Five-Year Safety Gear Provider Partnership with IFSC
The range of products Trango supplies will extend to all the safety gear needed to run a lead competition, including belay devices, harnesses and ropes.
EXEC: First Quarter Footwear Manufacturing Sees Mixed Results
Long-time Nike manufacturing partner Feng Tay posted a solid 6.5 percent increase for Q1, while footwear shipments at Yue Yuen, one of the biggest makers of athletic and outdoor footwear, saw flat shipments for the quarter.
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