The flagship venue features the company’s proprietary game improvement technology and professional coaching for members to learn, practice and access the right clubs.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Gold’s Gym Opens at The Pike on Long Beach
This is the first club on Long Beach for Gold’s Gym and the only gym at The Pike. The group pledged a $15 million investment in transformative remodels across multiple clubs in the market.
Jetty Hires Apparel Industry Vet as COO; Sets Future Plans
The New Jersey-based surf apparel company, with a growing presence in the outdoor and active lifestyle markets, saw the opportunity to add apparel veteran Lee Byrd to the team as it is “focusing on its authentic roots and devotion to the dynamic, moody coast on which it was born.”
Strava Hires new Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer
The U.S.-based internet service for tracking physical exercise that incorporates social network features, hired Matt Salazar as chief product officer and Rob Terrell as chief technology officer.
Report: Golf Equipment Specialty Retail Sales Inch Up in First Quarter
Golf Datatech reported that U.S. market sales for On- and off-course specialty golf equipment grew 1.5 percent in March, pushing the first quarter sales growth up 1.4 percent.
EXEC: Johnson Health Tech Retail Finalizes Bowflex Acquistion
Johnson Health Tech Retail intends to fold the existing BowFlex and Schwinn operations into its North American sporting goods/e-commerce group. The company reported that BowFlex will complement its team with experts from the BowFlex organization.
EXEC: Shimano Q1 Sales Down 20 Percent on Continued Bikes and Fishing Weakness
In this current macroeconomic environment, the company said demand for bikes and fishing tackle continued to be weak, and for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, net sales decreased 20.2 percent year-over-year to ¥100.5 billion.
Foot Locker to Debut New Global Store Concept
As FL continues progressing against its Lace Up Plan, the retail experience delivers on the promise to “power up its portfolio while providing an omni-focused customer experience.”
Amped Fitness to Open Club in Tallahassee
The 24/7 fitness facility offers 35,000 square feet following an extensive renovation to align with the brand’s design.
Petsense by Tractor Supply Hosts Spring Adoption Event
Petsense by Tractor Supply will partner with local shelters nationwide to host their semi-annual National Spring Adoptathon on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ecco Golf x Rick Shiels Drop Limited Edition Biom C4
The limited-edition shoe offers the same functionality as the original Biom C4, which Shiels lauds as “his favorite style from the current Ecco Golf collection.”
Studio Pilates International To Open 100th Studio
The company, founded in 2002, is continuing its global expansion efforts, opening a seventh studio in the U.S. in Chanhassen, MN, on April 27. This is the company’s 100th worldwide.
Hibbett Sports to be Acquired by Finish Line, DTLR Parent
Mike Longo will continue as Hibbett’s President and CEO, and Jared Briskin will take on the role of Hibbett COO. Hibbett will maintain HQ in Birmingham, AL.
Pvolve Fitness Signs Largest Franchise Deal
The agreement, announced on April 18, is for five studio locations across Houston, the first of which is planned for River Oaks towards the end 2024.
Burton and Spy’s Winning Moves in the Wholesale Game, Part 2
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