The PGA of America and the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association (AzLTA) appointed PGA Vice President Don Rea, Jr. to its Board of Directors.
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EXEC: Omega Sports To Shutter Operations After 45 Years In Business
Omega Sports, the sporting goods retailer based in Greensboro, NC, reported it is its brick-and-mortar and e-commerce operation after 45 years of business.
CivicScience: Nike And Target Top Athleisure Preference Of Gen-Z
Recent polling data from CivicScience found that the Gen-Z generation turned to Nike as its brand of choice for athleisure, followed by (in order) Target, Adidas, Old Navy, and Lululemon.
Onix Pickleball Adds To Paddle Lineup With Patented ThermoFused Technology
Onix Pickleball, the manufacturer of pickleball equipment, added to its paddle lineup with its latest patented technology. The Malice and Mayhem pickleball paddles are the first to include the company’s patented ThermoFused Technology, which molds the pickleball paddle to exact specifications and provides the company with “a future product development platform.” Both paddles feature a carbon-fiber Power Frame. The […]
Selkirk Sport Signs Pro Pickleball Sibling Duo
Jade and Jackie Kawamoto started playing pickleball in 2019 after competitive tennis careers. Selkirk Sport reported it signed the duo to a sponsorship deal as ambassador athletes. The sisters are members of the ATX Pickleballers franchise under the Major League Pickleball (MLP) banner in the premier division. Recognized as top-ranked pickleball players, the sisters grew […]
StockX To Close Portland Authentication Center
StockX intends to close its authentication center in Portland, OR. It is the smallest facility in its network at 10,000 square feet.
Lâmo Releases Lâmo-Lite Sandals For SS23
Lâmo released Lâmo-Lite sandals for Spring/Summer; the women’s Nami, Summer and men’s Lyle updated with Lâmo-Lite EVA outsole, which includes rubber pieces for traction and a contoured footbed. Summer, offered in lavender and charcoal/black, features an elastic upper and micro knit upper. Nami comes in white/grey and blue/white with a knit upper. Lyle, in khaki and […]
Carhartt To Open Distribution Center In Fort Worth
Carhartt reported it intends to open a 1.2 million square foot distribution center in Forth Worth, TX located west of the Texas Motor Speedway at 16101 Wolff Crossing. The planned opening is in 2024 and will support 500 jobs.
JD Sports Appoints General Counsel
JD Sports Fashion Plc, parent company for Finish Line, Shoe Palace and DTLR retail brands in the U.S., hired Theresa Casey as general counsel and company secretary of JD, effective immediately.
The Athlete’s Foot To Launch TAF 3.0 Concept Store
The Athlete’s Foot reported plans to open a TAF 3.0 “neighborhood” omnichannel concept store in Atlanta in late April.
NRF Report: Organized Retail Crime A Growing Threat For U.S. Retailers
Organized retail crime is a perpetual and burgeoning problem for the U.S. retail industry, and evidence suggests it is growing in scope and complexity, according to a recently released report from the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Fitstop To Expand Into U.S. Market; Hires NA Athletic Director
Fitstop, the Australia-based fitness chain, will open a flagship location in Santa Monica, CA in May. The company hired Peter Pisani as North America Athletic Director.
Walmart Closes Four Stores In Chicago
Walmart reported it will close four of its eight stores in Chicago after stating the stores were losing “tens of millions of dollars a year, and the retailer’s annual losses nearly doubled in just the last five years.”
Kizik Names Chief Merchandising Officer
Kizik hired Gretchen Weimer, formerly global VP of product at Hoka, as chief merchandising officer.
Dick’s SG Signs Multi-Year Partnership With Boston Athletic Association
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported signing a multi-year agreement to be the official retail sponsor of the Boston Marathon and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) Distance Medley events ahead of opening a Dick’s House of Sport in spring 2024.
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