ASA: U.S. Senate Unanimously Advances Bipartisan Conservation Bill
The sportfishing industry applauded the approval of the America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act (S. 3791) by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
EoS Fitness COO Elected to Health & Fitness Association Board
Richard Idgar, the chief operating officerof EoS Fitness, was elected to the board of directors for the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA).
Lululemon Appoints Teri List as New Board Member
List currently sits on the Boards of Directors for Microsoft, Visa, Danaher, and DoubleVerify. Previously, she was the EVP and CFO at Gap, Inc., Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Kraft Foods Group.
Kontoor Brands Appoints COO; Promotes Two Execs to Leadership Team
The parent of the Wrangler and Lee denim brands, has appointed Tom Waldron as chief operating officer (COO), effective March 19, 2024, and promoted two others to his new Executive Leadership Team. Christopher Waldeck is leaving the company.
Famous Footwear Parent, Caleres Inc., Posts Flat Sales in Q4 Despite Extra Week
The parent of Famous Footwear and the Naturalizer, Vionic, Allen Edmonds, Blowfish Malibu, and Sam Edelman brands, eked out a slight increase in net sales for the 14-week period ended February 3, increasing just 0.1 percent to $697.1 million, helped by the extra week.
NGF Releases Latest State-By-State Golf Report
Florida has had a specialty license plate, a source of funding for FL junior golf programs, that identifies it as the “Golf Capital of the World.”
Report: Retail Industry Continues to be Largest Private-Sector Employer
The retail industry supported 55 million full- and part-time jobs in 2022, accounting for 26 percent of total U.S. employment, according to a new report released by the NRF.
Motocaddy Strengthens U.S. Sales Team Following Record Growth
The new joint Vice Presidents of Sales, Mike Samoles and Andy Warren, have over 50 years of golf industry experience between them and join the brand following a reported record growth of 42 percent last year.
American Apparel Expands Reach in Australian and New Zealand Markets
American Apparel, owned by Gildan Activewear, is expanding its reach in the Australian and New Zealand markets, releasing its 2024 product line through a dedicated e-commerce website.
Sacks Parente Golf Widens Net Loss as Product Sales Expand
The golf equipment start-up company reported $349,000 in revenues for the 2023 full year, compared to $190,000 in 2022.
RVIA: Board Meeting Notes and RV Campground Coalition Hold First In-Person Meeting
The newly formed RV Campground Coalition held its first in-person meeting and began setting goals to unify the industry around campgrounds’ importance to RV camping’s current and future health.
IHRSA Wraps 2024 Trade Show & Convention, Names New Board Members
IHRSA 2024 welcomed more than 300 exhibitors, 150 speakers and 8,700 fitness professionals, show organizers reported preliminary number show a double-digit increase in attendance from 2023’s venue.
Joyride Closes Series A Funding to Connectivity in Low-Speed Electric Vehicles
The company powers connected electric vehicles in over 250 global markets, from e-scooters and e-bikes to mini-cars and golf carts.
Xpedition Archery Adds Senior Level Engineers to Drive Innovation
Sean Keeney and Jason Fogg are expected to enhance Xpedition Archery’s engineering department to drive innovation in the archery experience.
USPTA Names Chief Development Officer
The United States Professional Tennis Association promoted Ramona Husaru to chief development officer from her prior position as director of education and certification.
