EXEC: Trump Tariffs Hit Active Lifestyle Stocks Hard; Vietnam Hit a Big Surprise
At issue for many in the active lifestyle market, including sporting goods, footwear, apparel, and outdoor, is the impact on goods sourced in Vietnam after many companies invested considerable time and capital in moving production there from China.
BDA Promotes Former Nordstrom Exec to Divisional VP of Program Management
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, LLC (BDA) is the largest, independently owned branded merchandise agency with operations in over 50 locations worldwide. With a proven record of building large e-commerce solutions, Lisa Battistoni’s expertise will drive innovation and optimize BDA’s digital offerings.
Tom Brady to Open CardVault Flagship Store at American Dream
Spanning over 1,200 square feet, the store will carry rare and premium trading cards, authentication services and a VIP trading experience. The store will host a grand opening on April 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., where Tom Brady and CardVault Co-Funder Chris Costa, will host an on-stage conversation sharing insights on collecting.
The Bay Club Expands PNW Presence with Seattle Area Acquisition
With its Pacific Northwest Region now featuring four clubs, the company is on track to exceed 50 clubs and over 200,000 members by the end of 2025.
Jetset Pilates Adds Four New Hires to Expand Leadership Team
New hires include Alex Lyons as VP of product and talent, Christa Dellebovi as director of new studio openings and business management, Uri Kenig as head of franchise operations and Ricardo Quesada as VP of marketing.
NRF: Consumer Spending Not Unraveling; Retail Sales Growth to Continue in 2025
The association’s 2025 sales forecast compares with 3.6 percent annual sales growth to $5.29 trillion dollars in 2024. This year’s forecast also aligns with the 10-year pre-pandemic average annual sales growth of 3.6 percent.
EXEC: Intersport Posts Tepid 2024 Omni-Channel Sales Growth to €14.0 Bn
Despite a challenging business landscape, Intersport saw particularly positive 2024 growth in its French, Italian and Swiss markets, as well as an upward trend in several specific categories, including Sportstyle, Football and Running.
Off Season Apparel Brand Names Fanatics and NBA Veteran Exec as President
U.S. luxury sportswear brand Off Season, launched in collaboration with Fanatics and the NFL in January 2025, has appointed Victoria Picca as president.
Perfect Moment Closes on $6.4 Million Private Placement Funding
The 1,723,989 shares of Series AA Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible into shares of common stock at a fixed price of $1.1601 per common share. Participants in the offering include Max Gottschalk, co-founder and chairman of Perfect Moment, who invested $2.0 million.
Macy’s Advances “Bold New Chapter”; Appoints New Finance Head
Capri Holdings’ finance and operations head, Thomas J. Edwards, will become chief operating officer and chief financial officer at Macy’s, Inc., effective June 22.
Marathon Sports Acquires Fleet Feet Maine Running
Fleet Feet Maine Running, the two-store specialty store based out of Portland, ME, has concluded the sale of its specialty running business to Marathon Sports, a 26 location New England running specialty store brand based in Boston.
ElliptiGo Promotes Bryce Whiting to Chief Executive Officer
Co-founder and outdoing CEO Bryan Pate will continue to be involved with ElliptiGo as CEO of PT Motion Works, the parent company of ElliptiGo and Gibbon North America.
Crunch Franchise to Open Crunch Gyms in Austin and Tulsa
Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch South Park Meadows in Austin, TX, a 45,000-square-foot fitness facility and Crunch Tulsa Midtown in Tulsa, OK, a 42,000-square-foot facility, will both open in Fall 2025.
EXEC: On Holdings to Transition Leadership as Co-CEO Marc Mauer Plans Exit
The company is transitioning to a single CEO structure, with current Co-CEO and CFO Martin Hoffmann assuming the role of CEO. The company has also appointed four key senior leaders to further strengthen the existing team.
Celsius Holdings Completes Acquisition of Alani Nu
The acquisition, for $1.8 billion, includes $150 million in tax assets for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion, comprised of a mix of cash and stock.
