Studio Pilates International To Open 100th Studio
The company, founded in 2002, is continuing its global expansion efforts, opening a seventh studio in the U.S. in Chanhassen, MN, on April 27. This is the company’s 100th worldwide.
Revelyst Hires Chief Supply Chain Officer
Effective April 22, Joe Beck, a longtime supply chain and business operations leader assumed the role as chief supply chain officer.
Hibbett Sports to be Acquired by Finish Line, DTLR Parent
Mike Longo will continue as Hibbett’s President and CEO, and Jared Briskin will take on the role of Hibbett COO. Hibbett will maintain HQ in Birmingham, AL.
Mountain Khakis Appoints New Southeast U.S. Reps
Adventure Mountain Group, headed by CEO Tom Hammond, will represent the line in the Southeast U.S., along with his team of five.
Vvolt Welcomes New National Sales Manager
Chris Streight will support the brand’s growth in domestic and international wholesale channels and the customer experience team.
Pvolve Fitness Signs Largest Franchise Deal
The agreement, announced on April 18, is for five studio locations across Houston, the first of which is planned for River Oaks towards the end 2024.
Elevate Textiles Names CEO and Board Director
A global textile solutions company, announced that Jeffrey P. Pritchett will join the company as CEO and Member of the Board of Directors on April 23.
Anta Opens AntaZero, a Carbon-Neutral Retail Store
Anta Group Executive Director and Co-CEO Lai Shixian and Anta Brand CEO Tsui Yeung opened the AntaZero store, advancing sustainable retail practices in China’s apparel and footwear industry.
Connexa Sports to Divest Slinger Bag; Change Focus to Love and Matchmaking
As part of this deal structure in acquiring Yuanyu Enterprise Management, there will be a change-in-control of Connexa following the appointment of a new board of directors, subsequent to which Slinger Bag will be divested to a newly established entity.
Vail Resorts Expects Resort EBITDA at Low End of Outlook Despite Late Season Bump
Results in March and April reportedly improved compared to the season-to-date period through March 3, 2024, with March and April visitation across the company’s western North American resorts exceeding prior-year record levels as conditions improved.
Life Time Opens Second Athletic Country Club in Brooklyn, NY
Continues its expansion across New York, opening Life Time Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, NY.
Kent Outdoors Secures $100 Million Credit Facility to Support Growth
Financing from Eclipse Business Capital follows earlier investments from Goldman Sachs and Comvest Partners.
Pickleball Kingdom Signs Multi-Location Deal in Utah
Led by John Peterson and Kaleb Scholes, Pickleball Kingdom expanded into Utah.
Callaway Appoints New Managing Director for EMEA Region
Ben Sharpe will act as managing director and president for the EMEA region, effective May 1, succeeding Neil Howie, who retires at the end of 2024 after 26 years with the company.
Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle, Co. Names New Chairman
Outgoing Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle Chairman Lee McGill made the decision to step aside, effective April 9, naming Drew McGill as chairman of the Board of Directors from his most recent role as Vice Chairman.
