Ryan Phelps brings two decades of experience working in golf management. He began his career in the golf industry as a PGA pro and general manager on Long Island and Cape Cod.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Made to be Returned: Asics Nimbus Mirai
Asics asks runners to return the Nimbus Mira at the end of its lifecycle to be remade and contribute to its “circular journey”.
The Good Feet Store Appoints Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Mehta is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over a decade of experience, having received her training at Columbia University and the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California.
EXEC: Adidas Gets Another Yeezy Lift in Q1; Increases 2024 Guidance
Adidas now expects full-year 2024 currency-neutral revenues to increase at a mid- to high-single-digit rate in 2024, up from its previous forecast for a mid-single-digit increase. The latest Yeezy drop added revenues of around €150 million and an operating profit of around €50 million in the first quarter.
Planet Fitness Appoints New CEO as Company Plays Defense Over Locker Room Access
The company appointed Colleen Keating as CEO, effective June 10, 2024. At that time, Craig Benson will resign as interim CEO but will continue to serve as a member of the company’s Board of Directors.
The Athlete’s Foot Opening Two New Stores in Baton Rouge
The retailer is opening two new locations in Baton Rouge, LA. The stores will have grand open celebrations on April 19 and April 20.
Puma Golf Signs Viktor Hovland
Norwegian superstar steps into exclusive shoe deal as he tees it up in Augusta.
Five Iron Golf Expands into Port Chester, NY
Led by seasoned professionals John Cornelius, Jake Dowden, Jeff Kelly, and George Jamgochian, the 7,655-square-foot facility, features ten TrackMan simulators, housed within the Tarry Lighthouse development, situated between Greenwich, CT and Rye, NY.
Bankruptcy Court Approves BowFlex Purchase Agreement
Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, Johnson Health Tech agreed to acquire substantially all of the company’s assets for $37.5 million in cash, less certain adjustments.
Detroit Pistons to Bolster Executive Team
The club plans to reorganize and bolster its basketball front office, which includes filling the role of a new head of basketball operations, reporting directly to Tom Gores.
Prince Teams Up With Target on Limited-Edition Pickleball Collection
Prince, the tennis and lifestyle apparel brand, will release a limited-edition pickleball collection with Target on April 20.
BRC: UK Retail Sales See Good Recovery in March, Outpacing U.S. Trends
The British Retail Consortium said UK total March retail sales increased 3.5 percent year-over-year in March, cycling growth of 5.1 percent in March 2023. This was said to exceed the 3-month average growth of 2.1 percent and the 12-month average growth of 2.9 percent.
NRF Appears to Promote Two Monthly Sales Trend Reports with Differing Data
March’s core retail sales as defined by the NRF, based on the census data but excluding auto dealers, gas stations, and restaurants, were up 1.1 percent seasonally adjusted from February and up 3.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year.
Utah Black Diamonds to Open $25M Pickleball Center in SLC
The facility will be home to Utah’s Major League Pickleball team and serve as a high-end pickleball club for players of all levels.
Myzone Appoints New Group CEO as Stalker Moves to Advisory Role
Jay Worthy has been appointed Group CEO to steer the company through its next period of innovation and international growth. Outgoing Group CEO David Stalker step into an advisory role where he will continue to support global expansion and networking projects.
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