Rather than the ‘hustle culture’ fitness of the 2010s with its celebration of exhaustion, people are now prioritizing long-term health, injury prevention and mental well-being.
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NSSF: Adjusted NICS Background Checks Decline Again in May
The decline has continued a downward trend since October 2024, except for a slight increase in January 2025. May marked the 70th consecutive month of exceeding one million sales-related background checks.
Airstream Parent Thor Industries Returns to Sales Growth in Fiscal Q3
Thor Industries, Inc.’s earnings and sales surpassed expectations in the fiscal third quarter ended April 30, driven by efforts to reduce costs coupled with modest top-line improvement. The maker of recreational vehicles posted its first quarterly sales gain since 2022.
Genesco’s Fiscal Q1 Boosted by 8 Percent Comp Gain from Journeys Group
First-quarter earnings topped expectations as sales exceeded plan, led by an 8 percent increase from Journeys Group, while expenses benefited from cost-containment efforts. The performance marked the company’s third consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales gains and guidance was reiterated for the year.
Paka to Transition into Outdoor Specialty; Adds Indie Sales Agencies
In preparation for its transition this fall from direct-to-consumer to driving growth through select outdoor specialty retailers, the company expanding its national sales team.
Klaus Obermeyer, at 105 Years of Age, Transitions CEO Role to “Fresh” Leadership
Obermeyer, who remained active on the slopes of Aspen longer than most people live, has named outdoor active lifestyle industry veteran Kris Kuster as the company’s new CEO. Also, the company promoted Kalin Tegman to director of sales and Lilly McSwain was named customer service manager.
Peloton Launching Resale Market For Used Bikes, Treadmills
Peloton’s secondary marketplace, Repowered, gives customers the option to list their “pre-loved Peloton pieces” and will soon roll out an option for customers to purchase listed items directly from the site.
Flojos Appoints Christian Lass Director of Sales, Builds Out U.S. Sales Team
Lass previously served as director of sales for Arbor Collective, Dragon, 509, and FMF (La Jolla Group). Other new additions to the sales team include Adam Scott, Barcus Evans, Sean Gallivan and Paul Reinecke.
NSGA Names COO of Denver Athletic to Three-Year Board Term
Jessica Rose-Huggins of Denver Athletic in Englewood, CO, was appointed to the District II Board seat. Her three-year term began on June 1. She replaces Mick Montgomery, the president and CEO of Denver Athletic, who served two three-year terms on the Board.
UK Survey Explores Barriers to Broader Golf Participation
Nearly nine out of ten Brits who reside in the U.K. (87 percent) believe golf is exclusively played by those over 40, according to new research by England Golf that challenges long-held stereotypes about the sport.
Revel Bikes Appoints Director of Product
Revel Bikes, which was reacquired by its founder Adam Miller in May, has named Mike Giese, the original designer behind Revel’s first bikes, as director of product development and creative director.
Hudl Completes Acquisition of Titan Sports
Combining the company’s video analysis with Titan’s GPS player tracking will “empower coaches and athletes with objective training and performance insight, including knowing how fast players run, how hard they worked and when and athlete might be pushing too hard and risking injury.”
Academy Sports + Outdoors Expanding with Three New Locations
The retailer has opened two new locations in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. and Midlothian, Virginia; and will open another new store in Morgantown, West Virginia later this month.
Yankee Hill Machine Expands Distribution Network; Signs with Countrywide Sports
Headquartered in High Point, NC, Countrywide Sports was established in 2013 and is best known in the shooting sports community for its leadership in ammunition distribution including its Made in the USA suppressors, mounts and related firearm accessories.
USTA CEO Lew Sherr to Step Down
Lew Sherr is stepping down as CEO, effective June 30, to pursue a new professional opportunity outside of the tennis industry. USTA Board Chairman Brian Vahaly and Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer Andrea Hirsch will serve as interim Co-CEOs while the organization searches for its next leader.
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