IHRSA Appoints Two New Board Members
The IHRSA health and fitness trade association elected Bill Davis, CEO, ABC Fitness Solutions, and Erik Lindseth, VP & general counsel, Life Time, Inc., to its Board of Directors at its November meeting.
Equinox’s Chief Legal Officer Jumps To Tailored Brands
Tailored Brands, Inc. hired Yen D. Chu as EVP, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, effective December 26. Chu joins Tailored Brands with more than 25 years of brand and consumer-facing experience for both private and publicly-traded companies.
Netflix To Stream Nike Training Club Content For Members
Netflix reported it will begin streaming Nike Training Club workouts as part of its content, effective December 30.
Pentland Brands Promotes Rock As President, Americas
Pentland Brands, Ltd. announced that Matt Rock was promoted to president, Americas, Pentland Brands, overseeing Speedo and the company’s portfolio, including Endura and Mitre for the Americas region.
Under Armour Appoints New Corporate President & CEO
Under Armour, Inc. hired current Marriott International President Stephanie Linnartz as president & CEO and as a member of UA’s Board of Directors, effective February 27, 2023.
OHM Fitness Inks Deal To Open 35 Locations In New Jersey And DC
OHM Fitness reported it will open 35 EMS fitness studios in New Jersey and Washington D.C. through its franchise partners over the next few years.
Orchid Adds Shooting Sports Industry Vet To Lead Strategy and Biz Dev
Orchid hired seasoned firearms industry executive Leland Nichols as chief strategy and business development Officer.
Edel Golf Expands Company With New Office In Denver
Edel Golf announced the opening of its new headquarters, assembly and fitting facility in Denver, CO as part of its expansion to grow the business worldwide.
Primark Opens New Store In City Point, Brooklyn
Primark, the international value fashion retailer, opened a new store in City Point, Brooklyn, NY.
Nike, Inc. Fiscal Q2 Results Beat Street Expectations; Inventories Up 43 Percent
Nike, Inc. reported fiscal 2023 second quarter revenues were $13.3 billion for the three-month period ended November 30, up 17 percent compared to the prior-year comparable period and up 27 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
PGA Of America Names Head Golf Pro At Historic Columbia Country Club
The Middle Atlantic Section of the PGA of America named PGA Pro Steve Delmar as Head Golf Professional at the historic Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, MD, making him the fourth person to hold the position in the club’s 125-year history.
Skechers Opens Flagship Store In Ireland
Skechers is elevating its worldwide presence by opening a new flagship store in Ireland on Dublin’s Grafton Street.
New Survey Sees More Athletes Returning To Racing In 2023
Over 45 percent of survey respondents who have not returned to racing post-pandemic said that they would either register or planned to register for their first race within the next 12 months.
JD Sports Divests Shares Of 15 Premium Brands
British Retailer JD Sports Fashion Plc is “significantly simplifying” its branded fashion offer through the divestment of 15 UK-based non-core fashion businesses to Frasers Group Plc.
Gyroor Recalls E-Bikes
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported it is working with Gyroor, a Chinese e-bike maker, to recall about 3,000 Gyroor C3 e-bikes because the battery packs could ignite.
