Total retail sales decreased 5 percent on a like-for-like 13-week basis. Sales in comparable stores for that same period decreased 5 percent.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Report: January Golf Rounds Played Stymied by More Seasonal Weather
National rounds played for January 2024 were down 16.6 percent as wetter, colder weather in key Southeast markets and all off-season regions offset the substantial growth in golf rounds played in California, with solid growth in Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada.
Sports Direct Parent Frasers Group Adds to Board of Directors
The parent of Sports Direct, Slazenger, Donnay, LA Gear, No Fear, and Antigua, is appointing new directors to its Board, including Helen Wright, Global CEO of Sergio Rossi, Sir Jon Thompson, former chief executive of the Financial Reporting Council, and two current company executives, Ger Wright and Ger Wright.
The Beachbody Company Ticker Symbol Changes Next Week
Class A common stock will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the new ticker symbol BODI before the market opens on March 4, 2024.
Wofford College Appoints New Director of Athletics
Scott Kull is the deputy athletics director for external affairs and executive director of the University of North Carolina Charlotte Athletics Foundation and will join Wofford on April 1, 2024.
Anytime Fitness Parent Boasts Double-Digit Revenue Growth in 2023
Across SEB’s portfolio of brands, combined franchise sales grew by more than 500 units worldwide, including 284 new non-U.S. locations and systemwide revenues were up 12.3 percent in 2022.
Rep Fitness Strengthens Global Footprint with New Japan Distributor
The company has partnered with Uchinogym as its distributor in Japan empower commercial gyms, home gyms, and more with exclusive access to Rep’s product line.
Pickleball Kingdom Expanding to the Windy City
A series of indoor pickleball clubs across Chicago, spearheaded by GTOne Management Group, which is led by industry veterans Abhilash and Rama.
Baseline Fitness LLC Acquired by Private Investment Firm
The Planet Fitness franchisee, which has 100 locations under its umbrella, was acquired by Mayfair Capital Partners, a division of Oxford Financial Group, Ltd.
EXEC: Gymshark Sees All Regions Grow in Fiscal 2023 But U.S. Growth Slows
The U.S. region, which boasts the largest regional sales volume, grew 9.7 percent year-over-year to £250.4 million. U.K. sales increased 25.6 percent to £111.7 million and Europe revenues increased 16.1 percent year-over-year.
EXEC: Fox Factory’s Q4 and Full Year Results Gutted by Declines in the Bike Business
Consolidated net sales declined 9 percent to $1.46 billion for the full year. The decline for the year was attributable to the Specialty Sports Group Bike segment, which was down $309 million, or 45 percent, year-over-year.
Adidas Tour360 24 Focuses on Fit, Durability and Performance
Adidas focused on three key areas with the new Tour360 24: Fit, Performance and Durability. The Tour360 24 will be available in a variety of colorways in laced and BOA versions for men and women, along with a junior model inspired by the footwear.
EXEC: Bowflex Inc. Warns on Going Concern Status; Lays Out Executive Retention Plan
The company said it now believes that conditions will not improve in the next several quarters, which is negatively affecting its liquidity projections. Management determined there is substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern for 12 months.
G-Form Launches Signature Softball Collection with Fastpitch Star Sierra Romero
Designed in collaboration with Romero, G-Form released the Sierra Romero Signature Fastpitch Elbow Guard.
New Balance Hits $6.5 Billion in 2023; Nearly Doubles Sales Since 2020
The company delivered double-digit record growth in every global market in 2023, reaching $6.5 billion in annual sales, a 23 percent increase from 2022.
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