Golfzon Leadbetter and the Golf Rooms to Launch Golf Academy in London, UK
Golfzon Leadbetter and The Golf Rooms plan to expand their partnership to additional locations in the UK and internationally.
EXEC: Analysts See Nike’s CEO Change Giving the Brand Room to Maneuver
Not since ET, the Extraterrestrial has the resurgence of someone named Elliott created the amount of excitement Nike, inc. generated on Thursday when the company named former Nike exec Elliott Hill as the next president and CEO of the largest sporting goods company in the world
Macy’s to Hire Over 31,500 Seasonal Workers for the Holiday Shopping Season
The retailer will hold four nationwide in-person hiring events at Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Bluemercury stores and distribution centers.
Target Names Chief Financial Officer
During his career, Jim Lee has led global teams in various business development and finance functions across North America, Europe and Asia, including as CFO for several of PepsiCo’s international regions.
EXEC: Nike Putting the Band Back Together as Elliott Hill Named CEO, Effective October 14
Nike’s Board of Directors, with CEO John Donahoe, announced he will retire as president and CEO from its Board of Directors effective October 13.
RIA Eyewear Signs Kim Clijsters as Brand Ambassador
The addition of Clijsters to RIA’s ambassador team comes as the company continues to grow its product portfolio in response to the success of its proprietary Court HD+ lens technology.
Canada Goose Signs Licensing Agreement with Marchon Eyewear
Canada Goose’s first eyewear collection will incorporate the brand’s signature design elements and performance features. Marchon will manufacture the pieces using sustainable materials, an essential commitment both companies made when inking the deal.
Amped Fitness Expands Orlando Presence with Apopka Location
Amped Fitness said it is poised for further expansion throughout the Orlando, FL metro area and is actively scouting new locations to meet rising demand.
KemperSports Promotes Marketing Executives
Kevin Fitzsimons and Dariel Farin were promoted to regional sales and marketing directors, reporting to VP of Marketing Erica Espe. Headquartered in Chicago with regional offices throughout the U.S., KemperSports manages over 140 golf courses, private clubs, sports venues, and destination resorts nationwide.
TruGolf Links Expands Into the Chicago and NW Indiana Region
The company awarded entrepreneurs Bob Early and Ron Rzansa the opportunity to develop 80 new TopGolf Link centers across the broader Chicagoland area.
Health & Fitness Association Expands Research Arm, Adds VP of Research
Using his international and research background, Anton Severin will direct new economic and market intelligence research to benefit the industry.
EXEC: The 2024 Holiday Retail Calendar Adds Twists, Turns and Speed, According to BCG
In 2023, consumers completed over 50 percent of their Holiday shopping before Thanksgiving. However, the peak Holiday period (after Cyber Monday through Christmas Eve) was still the busiest, with 36 percent of shopping. This year that period will only have 27 days.
Topgolf Callaway Enters Multiyear Agreement with Golf Saudi
The partnership includes the launch of Topgolf across KSA. Golf Saudi will also become the official Saudi distributor of Topgolf Callaway equipment and apparel brands, and Callaway Golf will outfit the Saudi national golf team and sponsor its professional golfers.
Macy’s Names Senior VP, Creative and Production
Jason Holzman brings a wealth of experience to his new role at Macy’s. Before his nearly seventeen-year tenure at NBCUniversal, Holzman served as creative director at Euro RSCG. He also held creative roles at BBDO and Ammirati & Puris and, recently, co-authored a graphic novel to be published by the publishing house, Humanoids.
NSGA Announces Passing of Gymnastics Equipment Icon Bill Sorenson
Bill Sorenson’s success as a competitive gymnast led to his transforming the sport through his innovations in the development of gymnastic equipment, leading to his induction into the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame in 2022.
