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Men’s Activewear Brand YoungLA Opens First Store
Founded in 2014 by brothers Gurmer and Dashmeet Chopra, the men’s fitness brand has reportedly built a strong following by focusing on reaching fitness influencers online with 2.4 million followers on Instagram.
Gymshark Makes German Retail Debut With Two In-Store Partnerships
U.K.-based activewear brand Gymshark will make its debut in the German retail market, opening two retail spaces at multibrand sports retailer Engelhorn and department store Breuninger.
PGA Tour Superstore to Open Store in Northbrook, Illinois
PGA Tour Superstore has entered into a new lease for a 30,000-square-foot store in Northbrook, IL, to serve the North Shore and the greater Chicago region.
Momentec Brands Appoints David Baxter as CEO
Momentec Brands, the parent of Alleson Athletic, Augusta Sportswear and other team uniform brands, appointed David Baxter, its former chairman, as CEO.John Anton, the company’s former CEO since April 2024, becomes vice chairman. He formerly led Founder Sport.
OS1st Taps Cape Capener as VP to Explore New Categories with Initial Eye on Golf
Capener will lead the development and expansion of new product categories and market opportunities, with an initial focus on golf, performance accessories, and strategic footwear adjacencies.
New Hampshire’s Stateline Sports Changes Ownership, Relocates
Stateline Sports in West Lebanon, NH has been acquired by Tracy Pelletier, one of the store’s first employees, and has relocated to a larger location at 22 Bridge Street.
Windy City Sports Outlet Opens in Wheeling
Offering pickleball, padel and baseball gear, customers can try before they buy but also get a behind-the-scenes look at how paddles that arrive unfinished are prepared for play, with handles, grips, and edge guards.
NRF: Retail Sales Inch Up in January for Fourth Consecutive Monthly Gain
Retail sales saw a moderate monthly increase in January, marking the fourth consecutive month of sequential growth, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. Strong year-over-year gains were again seen.
Former Lululemon CEO to Lead Beauty Giant Wella Company
Calvin McDonald, who stepped down as CEO of Lululemon Athletica Inc. at the end of January, has been appointed CEO of The Wella Company, effective April 2. Wella owns a portfolio of iconic hair, nails and beauty tech brands for industry professionals and consumers.
Fleet Feet Names Jenny Simpson First Chief Running Officer
As chief running officer, Jenny Simpson, a multi-medal Olympian, “will serve as a national spokesperson for Fleet Feet, working closely with brand partners to better leverage athletes and shared resources.”
Rally House Opens Flagship Location in Philadelphia
Situated at 1628-36 Chestnut Street across from Nordstrom Rack and a short walk from Philadelphia City Hall and Reading Terminal Market, the store joins the 18 other Rally House locations in the city.
Darn Tough Vermont Socks Owner Appoints President
Cabot Hosiery Mills, the maker of Darn Tough Vermont socks, promoted Angelica Taylor to president, becoming the first non-family member to hold the position.
Bass Pro Plans New Destination Retail Location for Paducah, Kentucky
The new Bass Pro Shops location will be a 70,000-square-foot space adjacent to the Kentucky Oaks Mall, a commercial hub situated along I-24, north of Highway 60. It is expected to open late 2026 or early 2027.
SGB Media Schedule for President’s Day Weekend
The SGB Morning Update, delivered every Friday, will feature an interview with Hydrapak CEO Matt Lyon and include the most-read SGB Executive articles for the week. There will be no SGB Morning Update or SGB Evening Update newsletters published on Monday, February 16, due to the holiday.
Johnnie-O Promotes Matt Ferrer to President
The Santa Monica, CA-based men’s and boys’ apparel brand, promoted Matt Ferrer to president, with continued reporting to Johnnie-O CEO Dave Gatto. Most recently, Ferrer has most overseen all wholesale channels.
