Kevin Fitzsimons and Dariel Farin were promoted to regional sales and marketing directors, reporting to VP of Marketing Erica Espe. Headquartered in Chicago with regional offices throughout the U.S., KemperSports manages over 140 golf courses, private clubs, sports venues, and destination resorts nationwide.
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TruGolf Links Expands Into the Chicago and NW Indiana Region
The company awarded entrepreneurs Bob Early and Ron Rzansa the opportunity to develop 80 new TopGolf Link centers across the broader Chicagoland area.
EXEC: OR Throws in the Towel on November Event, Will Focus on June 2025
Most in the outdoor industry expected the news from OR’s parent company today that it canceled the November show and the venerable and iconic Outdoor Retailer Winter Market is no more.
CamelBak Inks Licensing Deal for CamelBak Pro Work and Industrial Gear
Vista Outdoor Inc.’s Revelyst Adventure Sports product segment has inked a licensing deal with 5 Horizons, an accessories company for the work, outdoor and sporting goods markets, to launch CamelBak Pro’s line of hydration products to to enhance worker performance and safety through hydration.
Health & Fitness Association Expands Research Arm, Adds VP of Research
Using his international and research background, Anton Severin will direct new economic and market intelligence research to benefit the industry.
EXEC: The 2024 Holiday Retail Calendar Adds Twists, Turns and Speed, According to BCG
In 2023, consumers completed over 50 percent of their Holiday shopping before Thanksgiving. However, the peak Holiday period (after Cyber Monday through Christmas Eve) was still the busiest, with 36 percent of shopping. This year that period will only have 27 days.
SylvanSport Expanding Global HQ in the Blue Ridge Mountains
The global headquarters of SylvanSport in Brevard, NC, will reportedly grow by 40,000 square feet, led by the Transylvania Economic Alliance.
Topgolf Callaway Enters Multiyear Agreement with Golf Saudi
The partnership includes the launch of Topgolf across KSA. Golf Saudi will also become the official Saudi distributor of Topgolf Callaway equipment and apparel brands, and Callaway Golf will outfit the Saudi national golf team and sponsor its professional golfers.
Lancer Systems Promotes Bill Lutton to Company President
Lutton has been with Lancer Systems for nearly six years, most recently as engineering manager. Prior to Lancer, Lutton served as VP engineering for O.F. Mossberg & Sons for nearly 13 years.
Macy’s Names Senior VP, Creative and Production
Jason Holzman brings a wealth of experience to his new role at Macy’s. Before his nearly seventeen-year tenure at NBCUniversal, Holzman served as creative director at Euro RSCG. He also held creative roles at BBDO and Ammirati & Puris and, recently, co-authored a graphic novel to be published by the publishing house, Humanoids.
Anechoic Taps Schooler Outdoor Marketing as New Indie Sales Group
Schooler Outdoor Marketing officially launched in January 2023 when two long-standing manufacturer rep agencies—Outdoor Marketing Group and Schooler Associates—merged. The agency manages territories outside the 13 Western states.”
Far Bank Names Industry Vet as Director of North American Sales
Tom Larimer brings to Far Bank vast experience gained from a 30-year career in the fly fishing industry. His recent roles leading national sales teams and brand management operations include decades of guiding and retail experience and a background in product design and casting instruction.
EXEC: Colt CZ Gets H1 Revenue Boost from Sellier & Bellot Deal as Profits Shrink on Costs
Revenues for the first half (H1) increased 41.2 percent year-over-year (y/y) to CZK 9.69 billion, said to be mainly driven by sales growth in the second quarter of 2024 and the consolidation of the newly acquired Sellier & Bellot company as of May 16, 2024.
NSGA Announces Passing of Gymnastics Equipment Icon Bill Sorenson
Bill Sorenson’s success as a competitive gymnast led to his transforming the sport through his innovations in the development of gymnastic equipment, leading to his induction into the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame in 2022.
EXEC: Vista Outdoor Board Backs CSG Deal; MNC Financial Backer Looking at Revelyst
Ultimately, CSG agreed to acquire The Kinetic Group for $2.15 billion, which is ~$250 million higher than the implied valuation of MNC’s last proposal and agreed to purchase shares representing 7.5 percent of standalone Revelyst for $150 million, valuing Revelyst at $2.0 billion.
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