Wauwatosa Scheels will employ 500-plus store associates, the majority of whom will be employee owners hired locally. The store will be the company’s 36th location. A 35th store will open in Fall 2026 in Cedar Park, TX.
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Report: Tennis Participation Grew 8 Percent in 2024 to 25.7 Million Players
One in every 12 Americans played tennis in 2024, the highest proportion on record, concluded the USTA based on the partner studies. This exceeds the five-year average ratio of one in 16 Americans.
Report: Golf Participation Sets Record for Diversity in 2024
Among the 28.1 million Americans who played golf on a course in 2024, the most since 2008, 28 percent were female and 25 percent were Black, Asian or Hispanic, both representing the highest proportions ever recorded, according to the NGF.
Pvolve Appoints Head of Medical Affairs
OB/GYN and Longevity Expert, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, joins Pvolve to E\enhance its results-driven method and bridge the gender research gap in women’s health.
The Toronto Tempo, Canada’s First WNBA Team, Names First General Manager
Monica Wright Rogers, a WNBA champion and collegiate All-American, will lead basketball operations for the Tempo, including, most immediately, the hiring of a head coach and building out the roster for the team’s inaugural season.
Fish Monkey Hunt Monkey Welcomes Operations Manager
Keith Anderson was formerly the director of Operations and Information Technology at Yo-Zuri since 2017. He is responsible for tech-related issues for Fish Monkey and Hunt Monkey brands.
Ross Stores Sets CFO Transition Plan, Promotes Bill Sheehan to Deputy CFO
Company EVP and CFO Adam Orvos will reportedly retire, effective September 30. Sheehan, currently group SVP, finance, has been promoted to deputy CFO and is expected to succeed Orvos as chief financial officer on October 1.
Crunch Franchise to Open Crunch Fitness in New Orleans
Brian Hibbard, the CEO of Fitness Ventures, LLC, owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations nationwide. Crunch Algiers, slated to open in Winter 2025, will be its 67th U.S. location and second in Louisiana.
Fin Feather Fur Outfitters Acquires MVD Sports and Specialties
MVD, founded in 1974 by Mike and Kathy Van Dine, will continue to operate under its nameplate and retain its employees. Mike Van Dine will remain involved in the business.
RVIA Promotes Alice Wang to VP Human Resources
Wang joined RVIA in 2001 as a Human Resources administrative assistant working with the vice president of Operations and the director of Human Resources.
Lids Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Greg Cox was promoted to CFO effective immediately. He has worked for the company for eight years. In his new role, he will lead strategic growth initiatives and operational simplification across the global retailer’s business functions.
Walmart Gets Strong Q4 Lift from U.S. and Global E-Commerce Gains
Globally, e-commerce grew 16 percent with penetration up across all segments. Walmart U.S. comp sales up 4.6 percent with positive growth in general merchandise.
Camping World Closes on Purchase of Lazydays in Arizona
The company closed on the asset and real estate purchase of Lazydays in Surprise, AZ. Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO, expects to continue to capitalize on “today’s robust dealership M&A environment.”
Ammo, Inc. Announces Preferred Stock Dividend
Holders of record of the company’s 8.75 percent Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock as of the close of business on March 1, 2025, will receive a cash dividend equal to $0.546875 per Series A Preferred Stock share, paid on March 17, 2025.
Wiley X Strengthens Sales Leadership with Key Hires
The new hires include Seth Quackenbush as director of sales for the Outdoor Division, Jack Schindler as national sales Manager for the Outdoor Division and Johnathan Weikum as director of sales for the Optical Division.
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