Based in Los Angeles, CA, the brand has opened a 10,000-square-foot flagship store on London’s Regent Street, marking its second store in the UK.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Report: High Prices Top Back-To-School Stressors for Parents
RetailMeNot’s 2024 BTS survey found that parents sending their kid(s) back to grade school will spend, on average, $506, and those sending their college-age kids BTS will spend, on average, $821.
Lightspeed Commerce Narrows Fiscal Q1 Loss as Revenues Increase 27 Percent
Transaction-based revenue was $174.1 million, an increase of 44 percent year-over-year, and Subscription revenue came in at $83.3 million, an increase of 6 percent year-over-year.
U.S. Manufacturing Sector Contracted in July for Fourth Consecutive Month
The ISM is reporting that economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in July for the fourth consecutive month and the 20th time in the last 21 months.
EXEC: Marucci is “Standout Performer” in Fox Factory’s Q2; Bike Biz Stabilizing
Marucci, acquired in November 2023, was a “standout performer” for Fox Factory Holding Corp. in the second quarter, Mike Dennison, Fox Factory’s CEO, said on an analyst call. Fox Factory’s bike business was down, but the category’s prolonged destocking phase has shown signs of nearing an end.
JD Sports, Nike’s First Global Retail Connected Member Partner
Through the partnership, JD’s U.S. customers can access select Nike members-only footwear and clothing by linking their JD Status and Nike membership accounts through the JD app or website.
Rally House Opens Two Stores In Upstate New York
Rally House opened stores in Syracuse and Buffalo. The sports fan chain now operates three stores in the state.
Racketpro Appoints CEO
Offering training and education for coaches and professionals in the world of racket sports, Racketpro appointed Dan Santorum as CEO. Formerly he was president of the Professional Tennis Registry.
EXEC: Jobs Report Sends Markets Lower on Concerns Over U.S. Economy
The U.S. economy only added 114,000 non-farm payroll jobs in July, fewer than the 175,000 expected by economists. The unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent — its highest level since October 2021.
EXEC: Xponential Fitness Shares Fall as Company Misses on Q2
XPOF shares fell more than 20 percent overnight after the company missed revenue targets, lowered guidance and posted a loss for the 2024 second quarter.
Brompton T-Line Foldable Bike Faces Recall
A loss of alignment between the handlebar and front wheel due to insufficient torquing of steerer clamp bolts could cause a rider to lose control and fall.
Topgolf’s “The Sure Thing” Made for the Thrill of Hitting the Ball
Topgolf dubbed the golf club “The Sure Thing,” to increase the likelihood of hitting the ball into the air and “experiencing that euphoric feeling that comes from a shot well hit.”
PickleRage signs First Family of Pickleball as Ambassadors
The Johnson family has been mainstays on the Professional Pickleball Tours since they burst onto the scene in 2021. As part of the agreement, the Johnson Family will play an integral role across PickleRage’s commercial operations, including instruction and program development, membership engagement, and collaboration with franchisees.
Crunch Franchisee Secures Investment Partner to Fuel Expansion
Fitness Ventures LLC has the rights to develop Crunch Fitness gyms in multiple regions across the U.S. and the Meaningful Partners investment is expected to help it expand its footprint across the country.
Onebeat Expands Executive Leadership Team, Appoints Chief Revenue Officer
Sevonne Eliyahu brings nearly two decades of growth strategy and executive experience at tech giants, including SimilarWeb and LivePerson.
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