The parent of the Sportsman’s Guide, The Golf Warehouse and Baseball Savings.com brands has appointed Coe as CEO, effective immediately. He succeeds Corey Bergstrom, who launched Crecera’s strategic transformation.
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Legacy1846 Outdoor Group Appoints Industry Vet as CEO
Andrew Sibble has previously held key positions with notable portfolio brand companies, including Plano Synergy, Alliance Consumer Group, Xpedition Enterprises, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Pickleball Kingdom Targets Louisville, KY for Three New Locations
Franchisees Sanjay Patel and Dhaval Patel of Pickleball X Equity are expanding Pickleball Kingdom with three new indoor pickleball facilities in Louisville.
Birkenstock Names Managing Director for SE Asia and ANZ Region
Evelyn Chua was appointed managing director for the region covering Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand, effective July 1.
Orangetheory Fitness Inks Franchise Partner for Central and South Florida
Bluegrass Fitness, an affiliate of Manna Capital Partners, LLC, has acquired 18 Orangetheory Fitness studios in the Orlando and South Florida markets and has executed a multi-year development agreement covering Central and South Florida.
Concert Golf Partners Acquires TPC Jasna Polana
Jasna Polana boasts an immense history, from its ties to the Piasecka Johnson family to its role in professional golf as a past host of the PGA Tour Champions and the classic Wonderful World of Golf match between Tom Watson and Hal Sutton.
Groupe Royer Transfers Ownership of Von Dutch to Brand Management Firm
Groupe Royer and its subsidiary Royer Brands International have transferred ownership of the iconic American brand Von Dutch to WSG Brands.
The Buckle Posts Another Comp Store Sales Decline in June
The 5.7 percent decline for the 5-week fiscal June period comes on top of a 2.4 percent comp sales decline in the 2023 June period. Net sales for the month decreased 5.8 percent year-over-year to $101.7 million.
Dream Pairs Expands Retail Footprint, Opens Store in Bergen Town Center
In addition to opening its second retail store, Dream Pairs also maintains a robust presence across online platforms and retail channels, including Amazon, Walmart, Shein, Nordstrom, TikTok Shop, and its corporate website.
EXEC: Accell Group Mired in Legal and Financial Woes in Cargo Bike Recall
The company recently shared a business and financial update with its shareholders and business partners informing them on current performance, but the status of the Babboe Cargo Bike recall and repair operation is reportedly causing major headaches.
Report: Revising Expectations for the Back-to-School Season
Retailers gearing up for back-to-school (BTS) season may have one less week to prepare and plan for the expected surge in families shopping for new sneakers and other footwear this year due to the shift in the retail calendar.
Lotto Launches Pickleball Collection at Dick’s; Adds Pablo Tellez as Brand Ambassador
The new pickleball line, which expands beyond Lotto’s soccer and tennis collections, includes equipment and footwear for both men and women. Tied to the announcement, Major League Pickleball and PPA Tour player Pablo Tellez, was added to Lotto’s roster of over 300 athletes globally.
TAG Sports Gear Welcomes New President
Rebecca White has ten years of experience working in sales and direct-to-consumer business, running her own online health coaching company, mergers and acquisitions, private client banking, and investor relations.
REI’s Chris Speyer to Join MEC as New Chief Merchandising Officer
Speyer, who has worked as REI Co-op’s CMO for the last seven years, reportedly brings over thirty years of leadership experience in the specialty outdoor retail, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer businesses.
EXEC: Rossignol Reopens Paris St–Germain Store
Joining a host of other brands freshening or expanding their Paris retail presence for the Summer Olympics, The Rossignol Group has reopened its Paris St–Germain store following a complete renovation.
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