Xponential Fitness, Inc. signed a Master Franchise Agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand, the company’s 19th international agreement outside North America.
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HanesBrands Names CFO
HanesBrands reported that its interim chief financial officer, Scott Lewis, was appointed chief financial officer effective immediately. Lewis will also continue as chief accounting officer, a position he has held since 2015.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Appoints New CFO in Role Transition
Academy Sports + Outdoors Inc. promoted Carl Ford to executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 12. He succeeds Michael Mullican who recently transitioned to president.
SkyTrak Appoints New SVP for Product Development
SkyTrak appointed John Decastro as SVP of product development with over 25 years of consumer product experience, having held positions with The Coleman Company, Hallmark Cards and Bushnell Outdoors.
Rad Power Bikes To Shutter European Operations
Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes reported it will close its EU operations in 2023 to refocus on the North American market. The company has been selling its bikes in Europe since 2018.
Study: June Mall Index Finds Mall Visits on the Rise Again in the U.S.
After four straight months of year-over-year visit declines, indoor malls, open-air lifestyle centers and outlet malls saw YoY visits rebound significantly in June 2023.
3T Adds New Sales Rep for Australia
Italian gravel and road bike brand 3T hired industry veteran Julian Green as a sales rep covering Australia. Green is responsible for building and supporting the company’s dealer network, driving sales and expanding its regional market presence.
Dick’s SG Tops Active Lifestyle Chains on 2023 NRF Top 100 Retailers List
Dick’s Sporting Goods, once again, is the largest U.S. retailer with prominent active lifestyle offerings on the National Retail Federation’s annual list of the Top 100 Retailers. Among active lifestyle chains, Dick’s was followed in the top five by Bass Pro, Camping World, Academy Sports, and Foot Locker.
Iron Valley Supply Hires Account Manager
Iron Valley Supply hired Danny Veltri as an account manager, with over a decade in the shooting, collecting and building firearms space.
Camping World Opens Jayco Exclusive Dealership in Oklahoma
Camping World Holdings, Inc. opened another manufacturer-exclusive location in Jayco, Oklahoma City, OK.
Raen Drops Radio Star Collection In Collaboration With Alex Knost
Raen, the handcrafted eyewear manufacturer based in Carlsbad, CA, dropped the Radio Star collection from its Luxury Wig sunglasses line in collaboration with pro surfer and ambassador athlete, Alex Knost. Inspired by 90’s era goggle-style sunglasses, the bridge is concave with oversized wrapped endpieces, tapered temples and a logo plate. The collection has three colorways as shown above: Transparent/Bottle […]
Designer Brands’ Dutch Auction Tender Offer Priced At $10 A Share
Designer Brands, Inc.’s Dutch auction tender offer, which expired on July 7, was priced at $10.00 a share, the upper end of its raised $8.75 to $10.00 range.
McClumsy Apparel Moves to New West Virginia Location
McClumsy, a lifestyle apparel brand based in Thomas, WV, relocated to the historic Colabrese General Store building in Thomas, WV, on its first anniversary. The company officially began business in the building full-time on July 1.
DBI Names New President of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
Designer Brands, Inc. named Laura Denk, president of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and EVP of Designer Brands, effective July 24.
Bluebird Backcountry Ski Area Shutters Operations After Three-Year Run
Bluebird Backcountry, which describes itself as a “human-powered ski area,” has apparently run out of human power and is permanently closing.
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