CPSC issued a Notice of Violation to the seller Shenzhen Pink Vine Technology Co. Ltd., of China, but the firm has not agreed to recall these fuel bottles or offer a remedy to consumers.
Author: SGB Media

Golfzon Range by Leadbetter Opens in Westbury, NY
The facility will host a grand opening on April 17. Westbury joins the first Golfzon Range, operating in Little Ferry, NJ, since 2022.

Carhartt Launches Limited-Edition National Park Collection
“Inspired by the hardworking people who preserve the beauty and safety of our national parks, this collection aims to raise awareness around our partnership with the National Park Foundation.” —Susan Hennike, Chief Brand Officer, Carhartt

Centerline Athletics Launches Pickleball Apparel Line
Designed by pickleball players for pickleball players, at the forefront of the launch is a strategic partnership with Thomas Wilson, a Top 10 Pro Pickleball Association (PPA) athlete.

Massimo Group Closes IPO; Commences Nasdaq Listing
The manufacturer and distributor of powersports vehicles and pontoon boats, closed on the initial public offering of 1,300,000 shares of its common stock at an IPO price of $4.50 per share.

Christy Sports Shuttering All New Mexico Stores
Christy Sports operates six stores in New Mexico, including four in Taos Ski Valley under the banners Cottam’s, Alpine Xtreme and Bootdoctor’s. One location in downtown Taos is under Cottam’s, and there is one seasonal Cottam’s in Santa Fe.

Tommie Copper Acquires Profoot Footcare Device Division
This strategic carve-out acquisition is expected to integrate Profoot’s innovative device portfolio and technology into Tommie Copper’s pain management offerings, continuing its focus on pain relief solutions for foot pain.

Celsius Holdings Adds Sales and Distribution Partner for France
The maker of energy drink brand Celsius, plans to expand its sales and distribution to France beginning in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Perfect Game Announces Investor Group
Perfect Game, the youth and high school diamond sports platform, announced its investor group, which is made up, in part, of 21 former and active MLB players.

Pickleball Kingdom Expands Into Idaho
Pickleball Kingdom’s expansion into Idaho marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy.

EXEC: Sportsman’s Warehouse Kicks Off ‘Spring Reset’ to Clean Inventory, Grow Sales
Wall Street reacted positively to the planned changes, and the Q4 earnings beat as SPWH shares surged 21 percent on Thursday, closing at $3.79 a share. The inventory reduction efforts were said to be $10 million better than planned.

TruFit Athletic Clubs Expands Team with Key Executive Hires
The fitness club owner appointed Chip Pelaskey as the VP of sales and Brea Ballard as VP of marketing. Both Pelaskey and Ballard stepped into their roles at the close of 2023.

Riddell Acquires Product Design and Development Partner
The company has acquired longtime partner Simbex, the health research and product design and development company headquartered in Lebanon, NH, to elevate its position in sports technology.

Riddell Receives Strategic Investment to Fuel Growth
The influx of capital will fuel advancements in protective sports equipment and performance technologies.

USTA Aims to Make U.S. the No.1 Tennis-Playing Nation Worldwide by 2035
Ambitious growth strategy aims to increase the number of Americans playing the World’s Healthiest Sport to 10% of the population, while deepening positive impact in communities nationwide