EGrips Unifys Under Trango; Adds Executive Hires
Trango, the manufacturer and international distributor of technical climbing equipment, is unifying its organization and suite of climbing gear under the company name Trango, including eGrips, the climbing hold brand.
NSGA Sports Participation Report Shows Rebound From COVID-19 In Some Areas
Relaxed COVID-19 restrictions, which gave people the ability to return to some of their traditional activities in 2021, was reflected in the 10 segments tracked for the 2022 edition of the National Sporting Goods Association’s (NSGA) Sports Participation in the U.S. report.
Nike Ends Sponsorship Of Spartak Moscow
Nike has ended its 17-year cooperation with Russian Premier League Football club Spartak Moscow after the team was ruled out of next season’s European competitions because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
April Sales Climb 8.2 Percent Year-Over-Year
The U.S. Census Bureau said overall retail sales in April were up 0.9 percent seasonally adjusted from March and up 8.2 percent year-over-year. That compared with increases of 1.4 percent month-over-month and 7.3 percent year-over-year in March.
TFL Brands Appoints General Manager To Lead GummiShot Energy Gummies
TFL Brands appointed Morgan Mulvihill, a 16-year veteran of Procter & Gamble, to lead GummiShot Energy Gummies as general manager.
Obit: Shelby Modell
Shelby Modell, matriarch of the longtime family-owned Modell’s Sporting Goods chain and a noted philanthropist, passed away at the age of 98.
Itochu Secures Reebok’s Rights In Japan
Itochu Corp reached an agreement with Authentic Brands Group (ABG) for rights to distribute market and license Reebok in Japan.
Slinger Bag Rebrands To Connexa Sports Technologies
Slinger Bag Inc. announced said it has rebranded to Connexa Sports Technologies Inc. to reflect its positioning as a broader connected sports technology company.
On Hikes Guidance On Robust First Quarter
On, the Swiss running brand, raised its outlook for sales and earnings for the current year after reporting first-quarter results that easily topped Wall Street estimates. Net sales vaulted 67.9 percent in Q1 2022 and sales are now expected to grow at least 44 percent in 2022.
Topgolf To Add Two Venues In Pennsylvania
Topgolf Entertainment Group announced it would open venues in Philadelphia and King of Prussia, PA.
F45 Training’s Q1 Sales More Than Double
F45 Training Holdings, Inc. reported adjusted EBITDA surged 235 percent in the first quarter ended March 31 as sales climbed 175 percent. System-wide visits increased 6 percent globally to 7.2 million and 37 percent in the U.S.
Club Champion Opens 100th Fitting Studio
Club Champion opened its 100th fitting studio and said it’s on track to have 115 studios worldwide by the end of 2022.
PXG Opens Store In Fairfax
PXG opened a location in Fairfax, VA. The golf apparel and club maker now operates 14 locations.
Ardian Acquires Stake In Nutripure
Ardian, the private-equity firm, has acquired a stake in Nutripure, a digital brand specializing in sports nutrition and food supplements.
Catrike Adds To Sales Team
Catrike, the maker of recumbent trikes based in Orlando, FL, added industry veterans Carlos Pereyra and Darrell Cunningham to its sales team. They join Kristin Dismuke to round out the group.
