Sacks Parente Golf CEO Resigns
CEO Tim Triplett has resigned from the company, effective immediately, due to family reasons. Board Chair Greg Campbell will assume responsibilities as executive chairman to facilitate a smooth transition while the company searches for a new CEO.
Survey: Wearable Technology Again Tops Fitness Trend for 2024
The American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) annual survey found wearable technology ranked as the number one fitness trend for the third straight year. The Top 3 trends also included workplace health promotion and fitness programs for older adults.
2023 Year in Review: Active Lifestyle M&A Activity Slows—Part II
Fewer major deals were executed across the active lifestyle space in 2023 amid rising interest rates and persistent economic uncertainty but several tuck-ins and smaller to medium-size acquisitions were inked. Still, SGB Media found a few key trends expected to continue into 2024.
SGB 2023 Year In Review: Active Lifestyle M&A Activity Slows—Part I
Fewer major deals were executed across the active lifestyle space in 2023 amid rising interest rates and persistent economic uncertainty but several tuck-ins and smaller to medium-size acquisitions were inked. Still, SGB Media found a few key trends expected to continue into 2024.
Goldfish Swim School Expanding in California
The company, based in Michigan, signed multi-unit swim school agreements with two franchise groups to develop six Goldfish Swim Schools in California over the next several years.
Puma to Release Puma Fit Collection on January 1
Puma Fit collection, rooted in sport, combines technology and innovation with dynamic design principles for all workouts. Completing the collection is the redesigned PwrFrame TR3 training shoe.
Jordan Brand To Release Jayson Tatum Second Signature Shoe
“This second shoe represents evolution and how much I’ve grown as a player. I’m always building on my skills so I can be better than who I was yesterday. I hope consumers appreciate how much we put into this one.” —Jayson Tatum
SGB 2023 Year In Review: Executive Shuffle
New CEOs at Academy Sports, Adidas, Asics, Gap, Kohl’s, Levi’s, Sportsman’s Warehouse, VF Corp., Vista Outdoor, and Wolverine Worldwide headlined the C-suite moves that transformed leadership across the active lifestyle space in 2023.
Life Time Reaffirms Guidance; Names Interim CFO as Houghton Departs
The company expects to be free cash flow positive after all capital expenditures, including new club growth, by the middle of 2024. SVP and Controller Erik Weaver, a 19-year company veteran, will assume the role of interim CFO with the departure of CFO Bob Houghton.
Crunch Fitness Opening First Club in Nebraska
The new gym, located in a former Gordmans space in Lincoln, NE, has 55,000 square feet and $1 million worth of fitness equipment. The gym is set to open on January 5.
Nikola Jokić Inks Signature Shoe Deal with 361° Footwear Brand
Jokić will debut his first signature performance basketball shoe with 361° shortly. Until then, he will wear the Big 3 Future High on-court, the latest performance basketball shoe from 361°.
In Memorium: Remembering the Active Lifestyle Leaders Lost In 2023
As the year closes, SGB Media remembers the active lifestyle industry business leaders who passed in 2023 and once again acknowledges their contributions to the market.
Report: Merchandise Returns Reach 14.5 Percent in 2023
According to the report released by the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail, for every $1 billion in sales, the average retailer reportedly incurs $145 million in merchandise returns. Online sales do see a higher return rate, at 17.6 percent.
Report: U.S. Holiday Season Retail Sales at Low End of Forecast
U.S. retail sales, excluding automotive, increased 3.1 percent year-over-year this holiday season, according to a report from Mastercard SpendingPulse measuring the period from November 1 through December 24.
Happy Holidays From SGB Media
In observance of the Christmas holiday, SGB Media is taking time to be with family and will not publish the SGB Updates on December 25. Publishing will resume on December 26 with one Update newsletter daily through December 29.
