Topgolf Callaway Acquires BigShots Golf

Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. reported that the company purchased certain assets from Invited, Inc., the largest owner and operator of private golf clubs in the U.S., related to its BigShots Golf business.

Sturm Ruger’s Q3 Sales Decline 13 Percent

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s sales declined 13.3 percent in the third quarter, to $120.9 million from $139.4 million a year ago.  Earnings fell 40.4 percent to $7.43 million, or 42 cents a share, from $18.4 million, or $2.13, a year ago.

Rocky Brands’ Q3 Profits Improve 20 Percent

Rocky Brands, Inc. reported profits rose 20 percent in the third quarter ended September 30 due to the benefits of pricing actions taken in the second half of 2022 as well as lower costs. Sales were down 14.8 percent in the period but the rate improved versus the second quarter with a benefit from improved retailer inventory positions.

Nordica Appoints U.S. National Sales Manager

Nordica recently hired Andy Lovell as U.S. national sales manager. He is a 20-year veteran of the active outdoor industry. Most recently, Lovell was the global key accounts manager for W.L. Gore & Associates.

Christy Sports Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

The retailer hired Danielle Quatrochi as chief marketing officer. In 2015, Quatrochi was honored as an SGB 40 Under 40 recipient when she worked as the VP of digital at The Finish Line, Inc. She also spent nearly ten years working at Nike.

Canada Goose Appoints New CFO 

Neil Bowden, Canada Goose deputy CFO, will move into the CFO role when current CFO Jonathan Sinclair moves to president, APAC region, both effective April 1, 2024.