Volo Sports, the organizer of social sports leagues and related activities for adults operating in multiple cities throughout the U.S., announced the acquisition of ZogSports, a social sports league with a reported “over 120,000 players,” based in the U.S.
Category: Sports/Fitness
FDRA Elects New Board Leadership for 2025/27 Term
The newly elected leadership for the 2025–2027 term includes Josue Solano, CEO of BBC International, as Board chair; Dan Friedman, chief sourcing and supply chain officer at Caleres, as vice chair; and Lisa Tucker, president of Shoe Show, Inc. as treasurer.
Survey: Seventy Percent of U.S. Adults Ready to Learn Pickleball
In a recent national survey conducted by the Atlanta-based company, 70 percent of U.S. adults surveyed aged 18 to 65 identified themselves as “eager to learn” or “currently learning” the game of pickleball. Twelve percent described themselves as “avid” players. Only 18 percent expressed “no interest” in learning the sport.
Macron Extends Contract with UEFA for Referee Kits
The Italian sportswear label, renewed its contract to supply referees with kits for all major competitions held by the UEFA, European football’s governing body, in a multi-year deal. Before Macron, Adidas had held the referee kit supply rights for seven years.
EXEC: Hibbett Parent JD Sports to Open More JD Stores in Spain
The UK-based owner of the JD, DTLR, Shoe Palace, Finish Line, and Hibbett retail brands in the U.S. has 130 stores in Spain operating under the Sprinter banner.
U.S. Squash President To Step Down
The national governing body and membership organization for the sport in the U.S., announced that Kevin Klipstein, president and CEO, will step down at the close of the year, marking the end of a twenty-year tenure.
Two Historic Southern Pines Golf Clubs Join International Marine & Lawn Hotels
Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club, which opened in 1921, and Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, which followed in 1928, are joining forces with Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts. The company, a division of AJ Capital, was founded in 2008 by Ben Weprin and manages over $5.4 billion in real estate investments in markets throughout the U.S. and U.K.
EXEC: Topo Athletic CEO Tony Post Talks Meteoric Growth for the Running Brand
SGB Executive talks with Topo Athletic’s Founder and CEO Tony Post about the brand’s momentum, recent product wins, its partnership with DBI, tariff turmoil, and future opportunities.
Adidas Appoints New GM for India
Vijay Chauhan, most recently SVP International at American Eagle Outfitters, joins Adidas as GM for India, effective August 1. He will succeed Neelendra Singh, who is stepping down after over two decades with the company.
Decathlon Closing Five Greater Toronto Area Stores
Decathlon is closing its five stores in the Greater Toronto area this summer. The retailer provided no reason for the closures, but the French sporting goods chain stated in a media release that it had recently launched same-day delivery and is considering opening smaller store formats or adopting a wholesale distribution model to serve the region.
Mark Walter to Acquire Majority Stake in the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers
Chairman and CEO of TWG Global, Walter reached an agreement with the Buss Family Trust to acquire a majority stake in the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers. The sale is expected to close in the third or fourth quarter of 2025.
Primark Continues U.S. Growth with Memphis, TN Store Opening
The Memphis location, opening July 24, is the first of two planned store openings in Tennessee for Primark, with a second store set to open in the Cool Springs Galleria in Franklin, TN. The opening marks the retailer’s 31st U.S. store, now spanning 13 states.
Foresight Sports Enters Partnership with Puttview Enhancing Gameplay Experience
From detailed ball flight tracking to green simulations, the integration of both companies “ensures every shot from tee to green feels like traditional on-course golf.
Survey: Back-To-School Spending Expected to Hold Up
According to PwC’s 2025 Back-to-School Survey of nearly 1,200 parents, over one in three parents anticipate spending more than the amount they spent last year. For surveyed respondents who plan to cut back on shopping for back-to-school items this year, technology and clothing were cited as top categories for reducing spend.
Nike, Inc. Nominates Former Lego CEO for Board Seat
Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, former president and chief executive officer of the Lego Group from 2004 to 2016 and current deputy chair of the Lego Foundation, is expected to replace Cathleen Benko, a former Deloitte executive who is retiring from the board.
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