EXEC: JD Group Appoints Jared Briskin as CEO of Hibbett
Hibbett was acquired by global active lifestyle retail behemoth JD Group in July 2024. Briskin, who had been serving as EVP of Merchandising at the time of the sale, was promoted to COO after the sale closed and added the President title shortly thereafter.
Fleet Feet Concord Opens in North Carolina
Mark and Kristin Harris’ Concord, NC store, in the Christenbury Village, is the second for them, as they also own a Fleet Feet store in Huntersville, NC.
Archive Raises $30M Series B Funding to Expand Resale Intelligence Software
Archive said it has launched new partnerships with New Balance, Fjällräven and Dr. Martens, among others, in addition to expanding existing resale programs with The North Face, DVF, Faherty, and M.M.LaFleur.
Rally House to Open Store in Blacksburg, VA
The store is the first for Rally House in Virginia and will occupy the previous Tech Bookstore building near the corner of South Main Street and Lee Street. A Spring 2025 opening is planned.
Newton Golf Announces $1 Million Share Repurchase Authorization
The tech-focused golf company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase authorization of up to $1 million of its common stock, effective January 31, 2025, and expiring January 31, 2026.
Pickleball Kingdom Franchise to Open Cincinnati Venue in Spring 2025
The new venue will span 33,000 square feet and feature 12 professional-grade indoor courts, coaching and clinics, youth programs, leagues and tournaments, and community and corporate events when open.
Mondraker USA Appoints U.S. Sales Director
Mariano Gon was appointed U.S. sales director effective February 3, 2025. He has spent 25 years honing his sales and cycling industry expertise, strategic vision and passion to Mondraker’s growing U.S. presence.
Berghaus Adapts Program Removes Barriers to Outdoors for Disabled
Through Berghaus Adapts, consumers can request changes to the brand’s clothing and equipment to meet their specific physical needs. The company’s product team, based in North East England, will work directly with them to develop products for use in the outdoors that have otherwise made accessibility unattainable.
EXEC: Descente, Ltd. De-Lists Common Shares from the Tokyo Stock Exchange
The company called an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting for December 25, 2024, and offered a proposal regarding a share consolidation that was approved as proposed by the company’s shareholders. As a result, the company’s shares were delisted.
Crunch Fitness Opening in Lynchburg, VA in Summer 2025
Crunch Lynchburg will be located in a former Big Lots building on Wards Road. The 40,000-square-foot fitness facility will be operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures, LLC.
Nordstrom, Inc. Plans to Open New Rack Store in Lake Grove, NY
The new retail location expands the company’s physical footprint and economic impact in New York, where it currently operates five Nordstrom stores and 10 Nordstrom Rack stores, generating over 1,900 jobs statewide.
Club Pilates Franchisee Adds Master Franchisee Agreement for Three Additional Countries
TMCP Fitness LP and its Founders, Chris and Susan Fichaud, existing Club Pilates master franchisees in France, Ireland and Switzerland, and domestic franchisees in Texas, have added a new MFA for Belgium, Luxembourg and Monaco.
Turtleson Toasts Grover Walker on Account Exec’s Retirement
Grover Walker has represented Izod Lacoste, Corbin, Bobby Jones, and, most recently, Turtleson over his 50-year career. Turtleson has named Tammy Kaminsky, who joined the company in 2022 with over 30 years of experience representing global brands, to replace Walker.
Health & Fitness Association to Induct First Class Into HFA Hall of Fame
The HFA has selected six industry leaders to induct into its inaugural HFA Hall of Fame class. The inductees are Dr. Kenneth Cooper, Rick Caro, Red Lerille, Julie Main, John McCarthy, and Augie Nieto.
EXEC: Hoka Growth Trend Concerns Sends Deckers Brands Shares Down Double Digits
Net sales increased 17.1 percent to $1.83 billion compared to $1.56 billion in the prior-year Q3 period. On a constant-currency (cc) basis, net sales increased 16.6 percent. Analysts were expecting growth of 11.6 percent, a clear beat.
