Shirley Gonzalos of Pedal the Peaks, Chelsea Kulp of Shore Brake Cyclery and Paul Tobio of Ryder Bikes bring a wealth of experience and a passion for strengthening specialty bicycle retailers and the cycling industry.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Cutters Sports Signs NFL Wide Receiver Marvin Harrison, Jr.
Harrison, Jr. represents Cutters as a global football brand ambassador, wearing the brand’s receiver gloves with C-Tack grip during gameplaym including the performance Rev Pro and the padded Gamer.
Cultural Shift: Lululemon’s Global Wellness Report Finds Wellbeing Burnout
Lululemon’s fourth annual 2024 Global Wellbeing Report underscores a move towards a more personalized approach to well-being amid a fast-paced digital lifestyle. For market stakeholders, understanding the nuanced needs of consumers is key for success in this evolving landscape.
EXEC: Giant Group Subsidiary Acquires Stages Cycling Assets Out of Chapter 11
SPIA Cycling, Inc., a subsidiary of Taiwan-based The Giant Group, has successfully acquired key assets of the Stages Cycling brand from its owner companies, some of which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June.
The Pro Cup Comes to Innisbrook Resort this December
Four Teams. Match Play. Ultimate Bragging Rights. The greatest athletes from across sport tee it up in The Pro, a new competitive golf series designed to find out who’s the best on the links.
Golfzon Leadbetter and the Golf Rooms to Launch Golf Academy in London, UK
Golfzon Leadbetter and The Golf Rooms plan to expand their partnership to additional locations in the UK and internationally.
EXEC: Analysts See Nike’s CEO Change Giving the Brand Room to Maneuver
Not since ET, the Extraterrestrial has the resurgence of someone named Elliott created the amount of excitement Nike, inc. generated on Thursday when the company named former Nike exec Elliott Hill as the next president and CEO of the largest sporting goods company in the world
Macy’s to Hire Over 31,500 Seasonal Workers for the Holiday Shopping Season
The retailer will hold four nationwide in-person hiring events at Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Bluemercury stores and distribution centers.
Target Names Chief Financial Officer
During his career, Jim Lee has led global teams in various business development and finance functions across North America, Europe and Asia, including as CFO for several of PepsiCo’s international regions.
EXEC: Nike Putting the Band Back Together as Elliott Hill Named CEO, Effective Oct. 14
The Nike, Inc. Board and current CEO John Donahoe have decided he will retire from his role as president and CEO and from the Nike, Inc. Board of Directors effective October 13.
RIA Eyewear Signs Kim Clijsters as Brand Ambassador
The addition of Clijsters to RIA’s ambassador team comes as the company continues to grow its product portfolio in response to the success of its proprietary Court HD+ lens technology.
Canada Goose Signs Licensing Agreement with Marchon Eyewear
Canada Goose’s first eyewear collection will incorporate the brand’s signature design elements and performance features. Marchon will manufacture the pieces using sustainable materials, an essential commitment both companies made when inking the deal.
Amped Fitness Expands Orlando Presence with Apopka Location
Amped Fitness said it is poised for further expansion throughout the Orlando, FL metro area and is actively scouting new locations to meet rising demand.
KemperSports Promotes Marketing Executives
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.
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.