Brooks Running reported sales were up 9 percent in 2024, fueled by growth in every region and channel. The performance marked eight consecutive years of growth for the brand, delivering a 13 percent compound annual growth rate over that horizon.
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Canada Goose Misses Q3 Revenue Targets on DTC Softness
Canada Goose’s revenues in the fiscal third quarter ended December 29 came in below Wall Street’s estimates as DTC comps missed plan, down 6.2 percent. Earnings on an adjusted basis in the third quarter rose 7.0 percent while overall sales declined 2.2 percent.

Sportsman’s Warehouse Taps Walmart Vet Jeff Dunn as Chief Merchant
Dunn was most recently chief merchandising officer at Galaxy Universal. Prior, he served in a variety of merchandising roles at Walmart over a 12-year period, including VP/DMM for Sporting Goods and VP/DMM for Footwear.

Skechers Returns to Super Bowl with KC Coach Andy Reid in Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins
Skechers will appear for the 12th year in 2025, making it a perennial advertiser during the Super Bowl. The brand’s first appearance starred Joe Montana in 2010, and, last year, it featured Mr. T and Tony Romo.

Sports Facilities Companies to Open or Break Ground on 12 Facilities Nationwide in 2025
SFC’s new projects for 2025 are expected to drive economic impact and community growth nationwide through youth and amateur venues.

Winchester Ammunition Breaks Ground on New 6.8mm Ammunition Facility
The company said the 450,000-square-foot advanced ammunition production facility can manufacture all components of 6.8mm ammunition and finished rounds for the U.S. military, reinforcing the legacy of the LCAAP and its vital role in U.S. national defense.

Crunch Franchise to Open Crunch Facility in Windcrest, Texas
Tony Hartl, founder of The Undefeated Tribe and Crunch franchisee, plans to open Crunch San Antonio Windcrest in Windcrest, TX, this Fall. This will be Hartl’s fifth Crunch gym in the San Antonio area, with 11 more in the planning.

Wild Rye Adds to Management Team With Two New Hires
Megan Odom joins the company as national sales manager and Sara Gerritts as supply chain operations manager. The company reported that they “bring a wealth of experience and a passion for the outdoors that aligns perfectly with our brand’s values and mission.”

BSN Sports Parent Appoints Two C-Suite Leaders to Executive Team
Javier Idrovo was named chief financial officer and Jim Baldwin as chief legal and compliance officer. They succeed John Hutchison and Burton Brillhart, who recently announced their retirement from the company.

Fierce Firearms Strengthens Leadership with Strategic Hires
The US-based firearms manufacturer appointed Paul Parrott as vice president of Marketing, Sales and Product Development. Alec Rasmussen has joined the company as marketing manager.

SC Products Group Merges with Desert Tactical
Based on the SC-14 Gun Cleaner’s launch and first-year growth in 2024, the SC Products Group and Desert Tactical leadership teams made the strategic decision to consolidate operations under the SC Products Group, LLC

Pickleball Kingdom Franchise to Open in Memphis, TN
The location 42,300-square-foot space will be led by franchisees Bappa Mukherji, Anjali Mukherji Doria and Jake Doria, and located in Southeast Memphis near Germantown.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Names New CEO
JHMR has appointed Doug Pierini as CEO, effective June 1. He replaces Mary Kate Buckley who will retire as CEO on May 31, concluding a seven-year tenure leading the resort property.

Paradox Sports Moves Alex Kosseff into Permanent Executive Director Role
Paradox Sports, the Boulder, CO-based nonprofit, has helped grow climbing opportunities nationally for people with disabilities through its Adaptive Climbing Initiative and annual rock and ice climbing trips.

Fleet Feet Franchisees Acquire Flying Feet Sports Shoes in York, PA
With stores in Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg, PA, this marks the third Fleet Feet store location owned and operated by Shelby and Fred Joslyn.