Rob Howell will join the company as SVP and chief supply chain officer in February 2024, reporting to President Sam Johnson. He will oversee supply chain operations, distribution centers, and domestic and international logistics.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Athletic Propulsion Labs Appoints Footwear Vet as SVP of Sales
With a solid background in key account sales management at Vans and Toms, Seth Stern will oversee the luxury performance athletic footwear brand’s global wholesale channel.
Pure Hockey Expands into Iowa with New Acquisition
The acquisition of JT’s Slap Shot in Urbandale, IA, marks Pure Hockey’s first entry into the state and “underscores the company’s commitment to serving the needs of hockey players across the U.S.”
Egym Gets Leadership Lift with Addition of Two Former Fitness CEOs
The company has named Chris Clawson, the former CEO of Life Fitness, as general manager Gymtech, and Rob Barker, former CEO of Precor, as a strategic advisor to Egym CEO Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer.
Sun Mountain Sports Taps Puma Golf, Adidas Vet as New President
Grant Knudson was named president and chief brand officer, effective immediately. He joins the company’s executive team led by CEO Ed Kowachek.
Pure Fitness Parent Names Real Estate Partner to Guide N.A. Expansion
PureGym, a fitness operator in the U.K. and the second largest in Europe, partnered with RCS Real Estate Advisors to drive expansion of its Pure Fitness brand in the U.S. and Canada.
Fanatics Sets Layoff and Closure Plan for JAX Fulfillment Center
The retailer, designer and manufacturer of licensed sports products has grown out of its hometown Jacksonville, FL fulfillment facility, resulting in the lay-off of 218 employees later this year.
EXEC: January Consumer Confidence Index Highest Since July 2021
The University of Michigan’s preliminary results reported on the overall index of consumer sentiment came in at 78.8 for January, the highest reading since July 2021, compared to 69.7 in December and 64.9 in January 2023.
Life Fitness and Egym Expand Partnership
Life Fitness and Munich, Germany-based Egym are reportedly working on a new Smart Cardio integration project, inspired by Egym’s Smart Cardio system.
Manchester United PLC Appoints New CEO
The club said it is “determined to put football and performance on the pitch back at the heart of everything it does, and Omar Berrada’s appointment represents the first step on that journey.”
Former Athleta CEO to Lead Beyond Yoga as Co-Founder Exits CEO Role
Nancy Green, former CEO and president of Athleta, will join the athletic and lifestyle apparel brand owned by Levi Strauss & Co. as CEO on February 1. Co-founder Michelle Wahler will step down as CEO and COO/CFO Jesse Adams will also depart.
Amer Sports Looks to Raise Over $1.6 Billion in IPO
Amer Sports, Inc., the parent of the Arc’teryx, Armada, Atomic, DeMarini, EvoShield, Louisville Slugger, Salomon, Wilson, and other sports and outdoor brands, launched an initial public offering of 100,000,000 ordinary shares.
Tiger Woods and TaylorMade May be Ramping Up for Sunday Red Debut
Tiger Woods may soon be ready to launch an apparel line and more with equipment partner TaylorMade if recent moves by the company at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are any indication.
Golftec Appoints Human Resources Chief
Tom Reilly has held senior roles at Troon as SVP of human resources and as VP of human resources at Indigo Golf Partners.
Macy’s Rejects $5.8 Billion Buyout Offer, Citing Financing Concerns
The retailer’s Board of Directors determined that the unsolicited and non-binding proposal from Arkhouse Management Co. LP and Brigade Capital Management, LP does not constitute a basis to enter into a non-disclosure agreement.
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