The National Association of Black Golf Merchandisers (NABGM) Board of Directors has elected Rodney Littles, CEO, Rodney Littles and Associates, to the Board. Arnett Gill, a Board director, was elected as president of the association.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Target Increases Quarterly Dividend
Target Corp. declared a quarterly dividend of $1.14 per common share, a 1.8 percent increase from the prior quarterly dividend of $1.12.
Fanatics Partners with Inter Milan
Under the partnership, Fanatics will provide Inter Milan with exclusive collections, locally relevant designs, an expanded product range, an online and in-store experience, and improved product availability.
EXEC: Trump Tariffs Having Little Impact on Retail Footwear Prices
The May Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in cooler than expected, defying fears that the impact of President Trump’s tariffs would start to show a rise in prices. A separate analysis by the FDRA indicates that footwear prices in May likewise declined year-over-year.
Nike Appoints Director, Waste & Circularity
Alice Hartley was previously director of circularity at Under Armour after spending 11 years at Gap, Inc. as director of Product Sustainability and Circularity.
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The Country Club at Mirasol Breaks Ground on Next Phase of Expansion
The Country Club at Mirasol officially broke ground on a new 41,000-square-foot multipurpose building, marking a milestone in the Club’s multi-year Master Plan transformation.
Minnesota’s Adler’s Sporting Goods & Apparel Acquired
Adler’s Sporting Goods & Apparel, a sporting goods seller and embroiderer based in Rochester, MN, has been acquired by Beckley’s Office Products, also based in Rochester.
Puttshack to Open Second Location in Illinois
The 30,000-square-foot space will offer a tech-infused mini golf experience, set in a former Lord & Taylor, in Skokie, IL, as part of Westfield Old Orchard’s ongoing redevelopment.
Crunch Fitness Franchise to Open Club In Fresno
Crunch Fitness announced the planned opening of Crunch North Fresno in California. The 40,000-square-foot gym, owned and operated by franchisee Fitness Venture, LLC, is set to open this winter.
Newton Golf Company Appoints CFO
Newton Golf Company hired Jeff Clayborne as chief financial officer, effective immediately. Most recently, he served as chief financial officer of Perfect Moment, a performance apparel brand.
Pickleball Kingdom to Open Club In Austell, GA
The Austell club, spanning approximately 25,000 square feet, will feature 10 professional-grade indoor courts, with a target opening of winter 2025. Nithi and Usha Anand, franchisees of Pickleball Kingdom, will manage the club.
NFIB: Small Business Optimism Rises For First Time This Year
A gauge of sentiment among small businesses, rose to 98.8 in May from 95.8 in April, bringing the Index back above its long-term average, represented by a reading of 98. The increase ends a four-month streak of weakening sentiment.
Arcis Golf Acquires Three Atlanta Area Golf Clubs
The deal to acquire Country Club of the South, Johns Creek, GA; The Manor Golf & Country Club, Alpharetta, GA; and White Columns Country Club, Milton, GA, from the prior owner Invited closed on June 10.
Adidas Partners with Spanish Soccer Club, Sevilla
Adidas will provide playing and training kits for the men’s first team, as well as the women’s and academy teams, under an agreement running from the 2025/26 season through the 2034/35 campaign.
Game One Forms Apparel Partnership With University of Indianapolis
The University of Indianapolis announced an exclusive multi-year agreement with Game One and Nike. The deal replaces a supplier arrangement with BSN Sports and Nike.
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