PureGym, a fitness operator in the U.K. and the second largest in Europe, partnered with RCS Real Estate Advisors to drive expansion of its Pure Fitness brand in the U.S. and Canada.
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EXPLORE Act Passes Out of Committee, Heads to House Vote
ORR and its members celebrated the milestone and is urging swift passage of the EXPLORE Act through the full House and Senate, for the benefit of public lands, waters, and the communities that thrive because of them.
Fanatics Sets Layoff and Closure Plan for JAX Fulfillment Center
The retailer, designer and manufacturer of licensed sports products has grown out of a hometown Jacksonville, FL fulfillment facility, resulting in the need to lay off 218 workers later this year.
Nordica Celebrates Ten Years of Enforcer and Santa Ana With 2025 Collection
“We knew how we wanted the new skis to ski and what we wanted to improve, which resulted in new designs, constructions, waist widths, sizes, and rocker profiles.” —Ethan Korpi, Nordica’s North American product marketing director.
EXEC: January Consumer Confidence Index Highest Since July 2021
The University of Michigan’s preliminary results reported on the overall index of consumer sentiment came in at 78.8 for January, the highest reading since July 2021, compared to 69.7 in December and 64.9 in January 2023.
L.L.Bean Set to Open Eighth New York Store in Spring
The retailer’s first new store of 2024 will open in Kingston, NY, in March/April.
Designer Brands Inc. Appoints Deckers Vet as Brands President and EVP
Andrea O’Donnell was appointed brands president and executive vice president of Designer Brands, effective January 29. Previously, she led the expansion of Ugg and Koolaburra brands at Deckers Brands as president of fashion lifestyle.
Vaude Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
With new CFO Melissa Wach and CEO Antje von Dewitz, the management team is now 50 percent female. Women hold prominent positions across the board in leadership roles at Vaude, constituting approximately 45 percent of executive positions.
Sig Sauer Expands Operations in United Kingdom
The company tapped Accuracy International Limited to expand its business operations of Sig Sauer in support of the British Armed Forces and law enforcement customers within the UK.
American Pride Outdoors Acquires Half Rack
With this acquisition, American Pride Outdoors said it “aims to expand its offerings and provide a wider range of products to hunters around the world.”
Christy Sports Expands Footprint in Colorado Mountain Resort Areas
Some of the locations were vacated as part of Vail Resorts’ exit from Aspen and Telluride. Christy Sports made the decision to invest in serving those markets by bringing or expanding its services to the two communities.
Life Fitness and Egym Expand Partnership
Life Fitness and Munich, Germany-based Egym are reportedly working on a new Smart Cardio integration project, inspired by Egym’s Smart Cardio system.
Nicklaus Companies Licenses Brand to Boxto for Footwear
Nicklaus Companies and Boxto are collaborating to introduce two Nicklaus-branded golf shoe styles, which will be available to ship in April.
BRP, Inc. Amends, Extends Term Loan Facility
The parent of the Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo and Lynx power sports brands successfully amended and extended a substantial portion of its term loan facility, effectively extending U.S. $1,000 million of debt maturities from 2027 to 2031.
Manchester United PLC Appoints New CEO
The club said it is “determined to put football and performance on the pitch back at the heart of everything it does, and Omar Berrada’s appointment represents the first step on that journey.”