The company’s its international expansion into India is in partnership with Team BAQ Wizards leadership Anuj Duggal, Bhanu Gulati and Qudrath Ali.
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Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers Names President of Clinical Operations
Craig O’Neil, the company’s new president of Clinical Operations, is also a physical therapist with nearly three decades of experience. He previously served as chief clinical officer at Upstream Rehabilitation and Results Physiotherapy
BSN Sports Launches Club Direct Division
BSN Sports has launched a new division, Club Direct, serving the youth club sports market. Brian Fleming, formerly BSN’s senior vice president of business development, collegiate, is running the business.
Newell’s Debt Ratings Downgraded Due to Earnings Erosion
Moody’s Ratings downgraded the debt ratings of Newell Brands Inc., the parent of Coleman, Marmot and other outdoor brands, due to its weakening operating results. The rating agency said, “The ratings downgrade reflects ongoing pressures on Newell’s business as persistently weak consumer demand continues to impact its top line and higher costs and lower volumes are hindering its ability to meaningfully expand its operating profit margin.”
Rhone Appoints New COO
The activewear brand appointed Matthew Wallace, CEO and co-founder of the fashion tech startup DXM, Inc., as chief operating officer. Prior to co-founding DXM in 2020, Wallace worked at PVH Supply, part of PVH Corp.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints Co-Presidents as Part of Succession Plans
Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Peter Bragdon, Esquire, and Joe Boyle as co-presidents of the company, with Boyle appointed president of the Columbia brand. Bragdon will focus on the company’s International businesses, including the Mountain Hardwear, Prana and Sorel brands, while continuing his existing executive oversight of certain administrative and international distributor sales functions.
Xponential Fitness Hires Chief Legal Counsel
The parent of Club Pilates, StretchLab, YogaSix and other fitness boutiques appointed Gavin O’Connor as its chief legal counsel and administrative officer, effective November 14. Andrew Hagopian, the company’s previous chief legal officer, has separated from the company as of November 10.
Titleist Parent Plans $500M Senior Notes Offering
Acushnet Holdings Corp., the parent of Titleist and Footjoy, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Acushnet Company, intends to raise $500 million through an offering of senior notes due 2033.
Outdoor Sports Marketing Expands Team
Outdoor Sports Marketing (OSM), based in Greenville, SC, hired industry veterans Gaston Farmer and Wendy Stanley as territory reps while appointing Joshua Gibbs as footwear channel lead.
CardVault by Tom Brady Coming to Mall of America
The store officially opens on November 16, becoming CardVault’s ninth location nationwide. Tom Brady will attend the grand opening on November 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Mall’s Rotunda.
EXEC: Globeride Lowers FY Outlook Due to Pricing Pressures
Globalride, the maker of golf and fishing products, reported flattish global sales and earnings in the fiscal first six months through September 30, with increasing profits in its home market of Japan offsetting declines in the Americas and Europe. The Japanese firm lowered FY guidance for the year due to “energy and commodity prices.”
Astral Undergoes Layoffs, Raises Prices to Offset Tariffs
Astral Designs announced that it was streamlining its operations, reducing its full-time staff by 14 percent and increasing prices on average by 10 percent at the start of 2026, to offset the impact of tariffs.
Nike Opens Female-Focused Retail Store in London
Nike opened a female-centric store on London’s King’s Road and a shop-in-shop inside Selfridges’ flagship department store at 400 Oxford Street in London.
The RealReal Sees Q3 Revenues Expand 17 Percent
The RealReal, Inc. reported a sharp uptick in adjusted operating earnings in the third quarter, with gross merchandise value (GMV) increasing 20 percent and revenues advancing 17 percent. The luxury resale platform lifted its guidance for the year.
Outdoor Rec a ‘Valuable Asset on America’s Balance Sheet’
A new report, “Outdoor Recreation on Federal Public Lands & Waters: A Valuable American Asset,” released by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), presents a view of how federally funded public lands and waterways fuel the U.S. economy.
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