The company, known for its affordable in-home fitness equipment, is expanding into virtual fitness under the supervision of its new CEO, Brad White, and new director of fitness, Bradford Stevens.
Category: Sports/Fitness
New HFA Report Saw Global Fitness Participation Reaching New Milestones
The Health & Fitness Association reported that the global fitness industry reached new milestones in 2023 as more people embraced health and fitness across key regions. The HFA said a record 23.7 percent of the population were members of a fitness facility in 2023.
Report: Older Generations Consider Themselves More Active
ABC Fitness has released its Wellness Watch Fall 2024 report, detailing how different generations approach fitness and outlines the significant variations in preferences, behaviors and goals across age groups.
Report: Strong Mall Traffic in August Reflects Strong BTS Season
Research and data analytics firm Placer.ai said that malls ended summer with a bang. College students and families with children were overrepresented among end-of-summer mall hoppers – though not for all mall types, the company suggested.
EXEC: Gartner Expects 32 Percent of Consumers to Shop Early for Holidays
Gartner suggests that 32 percent of consumers will begin holiday shopping between July and October and only 14 percent of U.S. consumers plan to spend more year-over-year, with 21 percent of consumers reducing their holiday spending.
The Lycra Company Publishes Latest Sustainability Update, Progress Versus 2030 Goals
The sustainability goals outlined in the company’s third annual report are structured around three pillars and align with five United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
University of Arkansas Opens New Team Store from Dyehard by Follett
The new team store is located on Dickson Street in downtown Fayetteville. Dyehard also operates a Hog Heaven team store in the north endzone of Razorback Stadium and serves as the official team merchandise retailer for all Razorback Athletics events on campus.
SportRx Adds New Leadership in Marketing, Sales and Operations
SportRx has hired Monica Rigali as VP of marketing and Curtis Ellis as VP of sales and operations. They will report to Rob Tavakoli, who was promoted to CEO in 2022 after nearly 18 years working for the company.
Coolcore Appoints CEO and Majority Owner
Eric Schenker has joined the company as chief executive officer and majority owner. Previously, he was the CEO of Craft Sportswear NA, a performance apparel manufacturer
The Athlete’s Foot Opens HQ, Flagship and Community Center in Atlanta
TNF held a grand opening this week of its new corporate headquarters, flagship store and community center in Midtown Atlanta, and partnered with Black-owned businesses in its development.
Eleiko Group Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Tina Brandt joins Eleiko with over 20 years of senior finance experience across publicly listed and private companies. Most recently, she was the CFO at Gerdmans Inredningar AB and has previously held key finance positions at AJ Produkter and Hafa Bathroom Group.
Easy Mile Fitness Enters Oregon with Acquisition of Nine Planet Fitness Locations
The privately held Planet Fitness franchisee, has acquired nine Planet Fitness locations in Oregon from the Lubrano Franchise Group (OKTA Holdings).
Report: Companies are Lowering the Talent Bar and Modifying Job Requirements
Companies are challenged to find both best-fit outside candidates and identify and cultivate existing talent,” Betterworks observed in the survey summary report.
Fitness International Brings Club Studio to Citrus Heights, California
The 36,000-square-foot health club is the fifth Club Studio location to open, marking the continued expansion of Club Studio’s fitness offering.
Go Sport Expanding into Baghdad, Iraq
The international sports retailer’s expansion into Iraq is part of Go Sport’s broader growth strategy, following the brand’s acquisition by Al Mana in April 2023.
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