Ghost Golf Appoints VP of Sales
Jim Jamison will spearhead Ghost Golf’s efforts to establish a presence in the Green Grass and Big Box Retail markets, which are focal points for its growth strategy in 2024.
NRF Economist Says Inflation and Interest Rates Remain Key to Economy
The NRF’s monthly review indicated that January’s 3.1 percent year-over-year (YoY) inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, improved from December’s 3.4 percent but “still a considerable distance” from the Fed’s target of 2 percent.
Target Corp. Beats on Q4 Earnings Estimates but Sales Fall Short
Sales fell short of expectations in Q4 on a tough holiday selling period, but earnings beat estimates as the retailer posted GAAP and Adjusted EPS of $2.98, compared with $1.89 in Q4 2022. Analysts were reportedly looking for $2.42 a share.
Jelenew Redefines Athletic Couture
Chanel’s haute-couture Director, Christelle Kocher, joins Jelenew to launch its first curated performance apparel collection.
EXEC: Amer Sports Sees Q4 Growth Slow as Wholesale Declines; Posts Adjusted Net Loss
The parent of Wilson Sports, Salomon and Arc’teryx said they saw an expected deceleration from third quarter and year-to-date comparative trends due to the supply chain related sales shift that occurred from the third quarter into the fourth quarter in 2022.
BowFlex Inc. Files for Chap 11 Bankruptcy; Appoints Stalking Horse Bidder
The fitness company, formerly Nautilus, Inc., entered into a purchase agreement with Johnson Health Tech Retail, Inc. to serve as the Stalking Horse Bidder in acquiring substantially all of the company’s assets for $37.5 million in cash.
Worksman Cycles to Distribute Pacific Adaptive Tricycles
The long-time U.S. manufacturer of industrial-grade, heavy-duty cycles, is now the exclusive North American distributor for the Pacific Micah Adaptive Tricycle
Gymshark Appoints First Chief Digital Officer
Carly Natalizia was promoted to Chief Digital Officer at Gymshark. She joined the company in 2022 as vice president of marketing, International leading the marketing team for the UK, EMEA and APAC. She was promoted to global marketing director in January 2024.
EXEC: Deckers Brands Moving to S&P 500 Index
The parent of the Hoka, Teva and Ugg brands is moving to the S&P 500 Stock Index, effective prior to the open of trading on March 18. DECK shares were previously included in the S&P Midcap 400.
Foot Locker Footwear Creation Stu/deo Opens in Detroit
PLC Detroit announced the opening of the Foot Locker Footwear Creation Stu/deo in a Bedrock owned building at 200 Walker Street in Detroit, MI. It is the only design-focused Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
Longwood Hockey Acquires Palm Beach Ice Works and Palm Beach Breakers
This transaction launches the beginning of Robbins, Laferriere and the Longwood Hockey team’s efforts to revolutionize hockey in South Florida.
Life Fitness Promotes Mahadevan to Chief Commercial Officer
Andrew Mahadevan has led Life Fitness’ Asia Pacific region as vice president and managing director since 2019. His promotion follows the retirement of Frank van de Ven, Life Fitness’ current chief commercial officer.
EXEC: Macy’s Suitor Raises Acquisition Price to $6.6 Billion
The rejected suitors for Macy’s are not going away anytime soon after moving this weekend to raise their offer for the struggling department store chain.
Cascade Health & Fitness Hires National Sales Manager
Matt Hennessey was hired as the national sales manager for Cascade Health & Fitness.
Nike x Jacquemus Spring 2024 Collection with Muse Sha’Carri Richardson
Continuing their partnership on defining what it means to be a “contemporary athlete,” the Nike x Jacquemus Spring collection showcases that “sport isn’t simply about performance, it is also an expansion of style and self.”
