Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. announced CEO Artie Starrs has resigned from its struggling Topgolf segment. Starrs’ exit means the planned separation of Topgolf into a separate company likely will not occur until 2026.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Columbia Sportswear’s Q2 Results Top Expectations Despite U.S. Weakness
Columbia Sportswear’s sales in the U.S. slid 2 percent in the second quarter, but overall sales grew 6 percent with a boost from double-digit gains overseas and the loss in the quarter was lower than analysts expected. The outerwear giant also provided a “limited” outlook the year, projecting flattish revenues.
Crunch Fitness Franchise Clubs to Open in Ohio and Illinois
Crunch Willoughby in Willoughby, OH and Crunch Bolingbrook in Bolingbrook, IL will open in Winter 2025 and be operated by Fit Fusion, which currently has 13 locations nationwide. nationwide.
Fleet Feet Franchisees Open Second Store Along Florida’s Gulf Coast
Misty and Jeff Ehret have opened their second store along Florida’s Gulf Coast in the SweetBay Town Center in Panama City. The Ehrets opened their first Fleet Feet franchise store in Inlet Beach, FL, in 2023.
Diadora USA Appoints Fleet Feet Veteran as Director of Sales
John Moloznik brings over a decade of experience in the sporting goods industry, most notably from his senior leadership roles at Fleet Feet, where he reportedly led strategic sales growth initiatives, executed omni-channel strategies and spearheaded the opening of over 100 retail stores nationwide.
Report: Golf Equipment Sales Show Strength at Specialty in First Half
Golf equipment sales rose 7 percent in specialty and green grass shops in the first half, and grew 1 percent at mass and sporting goods channels. Across both channels, a standout category was putters, which increased by 23 percent
Macron Records 14.7 Percent Growth in Half
The Italian sportswear brand reported sales rose 14.7 percent in the first six months of 2025, to €107 million ($122mm) from €93 million a year ago. The gains were supported by “significant growth” in Germany and the U.S.
Champion Teamwear to Close Facility in Kansas, Affecting 72 jobs
The company plans to initiate the layoffs no earlier than October 3 at its Manhattan, KS, facility, resulting in the elimination of 72 jobs. The report follows last year’s sale of Champion to Authentic Brands Group.
EXEC: Sebago, Kappa and Superga Parent BasicNet Sees DD Gain in H1 Royalties, Dip in Direct Sales
The Turin, Italy-based parent of the Kappa, Robe di Kappa, K-Way, Superga, Briko Jesus Jeans, Sabelt, and Sebago brands, reported consolidated revenues in the 2025 first half (H1) declined 0.7 percent to €172.6 million, compared to €173.9 million in the 2024 H1 period.
Puma Appoints Andreas Hubert as Chief Operating Officer
With this new Board position, Puma shifts Sourcing, IT and Logistics under Hubert, streamlining responsibilities across its leadership team and organization, effective September 1. Hubert will be part of Puma’s Management Board, which will comprise five members.
Pickleball Kingdom Franchise to Open in Roseville, CA
Pickleball Kingdom will open its first member club in Roseville, CA, spanning approximately 32,900 square feet and featuring 11 professional-grade indoor courts. It is targeting an opening in Spring 2026. Franchisees Parminder and Komal Saini, and Megan Cohill will lead the groundbreaking and development.
Health and Fitness Association Hires Director, Strategic Partnerships
Winston Moore, Jr. joins the HFA from Booz Allen Hamilton, where he served as a senior consultant advising on strategic initiatives for public and private sector clients. He previously held policy and outreach positions at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Hudson Institute.
Skechers Performance Drops SKX Full-Court Press Basketball Shoe
The low-top fuses style and function, with a wraparound TPU Versa Wing in the midsole, offering b-ball players stability when making hard cuts to create space. The outsole features Goodyear rubber in a herringbone pattern for multi-directional traction. Skechers lightweight Move Foam delivers comfort.
Garmin Hikes Outlook on Double-Digit Q2 Growth Across Segments
Garmin, Ltd. raised its full-year guidance after reporting second-quarter results that came in well ahead of expectations. Revenues jumped 20 percent in the quarter, led by gains of 41 percent in the Fitness segment. Outdoor segment revenues grew 11 percent while Marine sales climbed 10 percent.
EXEC: Adidas Confirms Outlook but Q2 Sales Miss Estimates
In euro terms, revenues grew 2 percent y/y to €5.95 billion. The company also noted that the strengthening of the euro against several currencies resulted in an unfavorable translation impact of ~ €300 million in the quarter.
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