Thirty-5 Capital, LLC created and launched United Pickleball Paddles, a subsidiary of its global pickleball investment sleeve, United Pickleball Properties, LLC, and rolled up three brands into the new company.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Census Bureau Sees Core 2023 Holiday Retail Sales Growth in Line with Inflation
Core retail sales during the 2023 holiday season, November and December combined, reportedly grew 3.8 percent versus the corresponding period in 2022, supported by continued inflation and despite high-interest rates.
Franklin Sports CFX Pro Batting Glove Series More than Just A Standard Batting Glove
“As players’ needs evolve, it is our commitment at Franklin Sports to strive and create an optimal performance glove that not only looks great but feels even better.” —Adam Franklin, President, Franklin Sports
Winmark Corp. Board Member to Exit
Mark Wilson informed Winmark that he will not stand for re-election to its Board of Directors at its next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April 2024.
Big 5 Lowers Q4, Full-Year EPS Guidance as Q4 Comps Fall 17.7 Percent
Big 5 now expects to report a loss per basic share in the range of 38 cents to 40 cents, which compares to the company’s previous guidance for a fourth quarter loss per basic share in the range of 20 cents to 35 cents per share.
Golfzon Co. Ltd. Appoints CEO for Golfzon America
Sean Pyun joins Golfzon America after spending the last 16 years in various roles at the LPGA, including managing director of international business affairs and VP and managing director, LPGA Asia, before LPGA on all Asia-related business affairs as the chief business officer, Asia.
Manufacturer of Patrick Mahomes’ Cracked Football Helmet Issues Statement
Certor Sports stated the performance and testing of the Vicis Zero2 Helmet and the conditions surrounding the damage sustained to the helmet after a helmet-to-helmet collision in Saturday night’s game between the Chiefs and Dolphins were due to extreme conditions.
PGA Tour partners with GolfForever as Official Golf Fitness System
“Promoting an active and healthy lifestyle is a core value of the PGA Tour, and we are proud to partner with GolfForever as they bring many of the exercise and recovery programs our players have grown to love into the homes of our fans.”—Brian Oliver, PGA Tour executive vice president, Corporate Partnerships.”
Academy Sports and Outdoors Appoints Chief Customer Officer
In his role as EVP and chief customer officer Chad Fox will oversee omni-channel, marketing, customer insights, and customer care. Fox joined Academy this month and reports directly to Steve Lawrence, CEO of the company.
Lululemon appoints Global Creative Director + VP Design/Outwear
Lululemon announced that Jonathan Cheung was named Global Creative Director, and that JJ Collier joined Lululemon’s Global Design team in the newly created role of VP Design, Outerwear, reporting to Cheung.
Report: Over 17 Percent of Global Holiday Online Sales Influenced by AI in 2023
Salesforce data indicates that online holiday sales reportedly increased 3 percent for the two-month holiday selling period in 2023 after posting flat results in the 2022 period.
EXEC: Super Retail Group Ekes Out 1 Percent Comp Growth In Fiscal H1
The Australia-based parent of the Rebel Sports, BCF outdoor, and Macpac outdoor retail chains reported that sales for the first half of fiscal 2024 increased 3 percent and are expected to reach A$2.02 billion for the period ended December 30.
Ripken Baseball expands All-Ripken Games, adds Under Armour as Presenting Partner
All-Ripken Games powered by Under Armour will attract top youth baseball and softball players to compete and develop The Ripken Way.
EXEC: Anta Sports Sees Fila Q4 Retail Trend Accelerating from Q3 Trend
The company, which runs retail stores in China for the Anta brand, Fila, Descente, Kolon Sport, and Amer Sports, reported retail sales, in terms of retail value, for the Fila brand increased 25 percent to 30 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter.
NRF Foundation Adds Four Board Members
The new members from Gap, Inc., Dick’s Sporting Goods, Goodwill Industries, and Burlington Stores were elected during the organization’s winter board meeting in New York City, ahead of NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show and the NRF Foundation Honors.
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