SGB Update

Recall: Igloo 90 Quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers

Igloo has received 12 reports of fingertip injuries, including fingertip amputations, bone fractures and lacerations. The coolers were sold at Costco, Target, Academy, Dick’s, and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Igloocoolers.com, and other websites from January 2019 through January 2025.

BJ’s Wholesale Club to Open in Florida

The new club will open in Brooksville, FL, on February 21, 2025, including an on-site BJ’s Gas location opening on February 6. Club members who shop the store, save of up to 25 percent off grocery store prices.

Amped Fitness Murfreesboro Hosts Grand Opening

The Murfreesboro, TN facility features the latest fitness equipment, personal training and amenities to support members on their fitness journey, with 24/7 access.

Crunch Franchise to Open in Southaven, MS

Brian Hibbard, CEO of Fitness Ventures, LLC and a franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announced plans to open Crunch Southaven in Southaven, MS, a 45,000-square-foot facility, in Summer 2025.

Hawke Optics Adds New Marketing Manager

Cameron Derr Derr comes to Hawke after five years as a content director with Exodus Outdoor Gear. His work with influencer marketing, podcasts and video production will reportedly be a major asset to Hawke Optics.

Yeti Inc. Posts Strong Q4 Despite Wrestling with Product Recall Reserve Impact

Adjusted sales, which exclude the impacts of the recall reserves in both the current and prior-year quarters, increased 7 percent to $555.4 million. Sales and adjusted sales in Q4 2024 and 2023 include $1.7 million and $6.5 million, respectively, of sales related to gift card redemptions in connection with recall remedies.

TaylorMade CFO Named as New Board Chair of Youth on Course

Rick Paschal, executive vice president and chief financial officer of TaylorMade, has been appointed the new chair of the Board of Directors of Youth on Course, a non-profit that offers kids opportunities through golf that will have a life-long impact.

Beyond Yoga Parent Levi Strauss Shuffles Leadership Team

Karyn Hillman, Jason Gowans, Harmit Singh, Gianluca Flore, Bernard Bedon, new to the Executive Leadership Team from Nike, and Liz O’Neill are part of LS&Co’s organizational change to streamline decision-making, drive operational excellence and align the company’s structure with its strategic priorities.