Scheels announced plans to bring its first location to Arizona, opening Fall of 2023 in Chandler. The shopping destination is planned for the Chandler Fashion Center after a full renovation and expansion of a vacant building, and will feature 220,000 square feet of retail space.
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Beachbody And Myx Show Strong First Quarter Revenue Growth
Forest Road Acquisition Corp. and The Beachbody Company Group LLC announced combined financial results for Beachbody and Myx Fitness Holdings, LLC for the first quarter 2021. Results reflect continued strong revenue momentum and levels of customer engagement and retention at Beachbody and Myx.

Under Armour To Increase Minimum Pay Rate To $15 Per Hour
Under Armour announced plans to raise its minimum pay rate for hourly employees in the United States and Canada effective June 6.

Clif Bar Names New Executive Leaders
Clif Bar & Company announced the hiring of three consumer packaged goods-industry executives to drive the company’s next stage of growth and expansion. They are Shaunte Mears-Watkins, chief commercial officer; Roma McCaig, senior vice president of impact and communications and Hari Avula, chief financial and strategy officer.

Honey Stinger Partners With Spartan 2021/22 Race Season
Honey Stinger announced it has partnered with Spartan, the endurance sports and wellness brand, becoming its official “On-Course Energy Partner” of the 2021/22 Spartan U.S. event season.
Chrome Introduces BLCKCHRM Stone Grey Collection
Chrome’s latest BLCKCHRM 22X collection offers a technically refined approach to its best-selling bags, now in Stone Grey. The pack collection offers innovative materials and new methods of construction for the brand. At the heart of BLCKCHRM is the 22X nylon, inspired by the 22-degree bias that offers tear-resistance to technical sailcloth, which is […]

USTA Announces ‘Growing the Game’ Grants
The USTA (United States Tennis Association) announced the next phase of its funding to continue building the sport of tennis. The additional funding, with the support and services of the USTA and the 17 USTA sections amounted to a total of $50 million infused into the tennis economy by the sport’s national governing body.

Target’s Q1 Comps Jump 23 Percent
Target Corp. reported a significant hike in first-quarter earnings as same-store sales ran up 22.9 percent.

Sezzle Appoints Director Of Brand Partnerships
Sezzle, a financial technology company, appointed Jason Volk as Director of Brand Partnerships for the Outdoor & Sporting Goods categories.

Stone Glacier Breaks Ground On New Headquarters
Stone Glacier, a manufacturer of outdoor equipment, has begun construction of its new business headquarters in the heart of Bozeman, MT.

Hanesbrands’ Debt Ratings Affirmed On Three-Year Plan; Outlook Negative
S&P Global Ratings retained its debt rating on Hanesbrands and kept its outlook negative after the company presented its three-year growth plan amid an evolving outlook for the U.S. apparel industry, one year after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Slinger Bag Secures South Africa Distribution Deal
Slinger Bag announced its launch into the South African market with a five-year exclusive distribution partnership with The Golf Racket Pty Ltd.

Vista Outdoor Forms Vista Outdoor Corporate Foundation
Vista Outdoor Inc. announced the launch of its Vista Outdoor Corporate Foundation and an accompanying $3 million initial contribution.

PGA Shows Sets Events For Orlando And Las Vegas
PGA Golf Exhibitions, in partnership with the PGA of America, announced several initiatives regarding its annual PGA Show and year-round programs to connect the industry and drive the golf business forward.

V1 Sports, Hires Chief Revenue Officer And Director Of Software Engineering
V1 Sports, creator of the golf swing analysis software for teaching pros and golfers, recently welcomed two significant additions to its growing product team with the hiring of Chris McGinley as chief revenue officer and new director of software engineering Michael Boumansour.