Report: Private Golf Clubs are Vital Contributors to National and Local Economies
The study found that private clubs provided a total payroll of $17.4 billion in 2023, with $14.6 billion in wages and $2.8 billion in payroll taxes and benefits, surpassing large corporations.
Champion Europe Appoints New Creative Director
Maurizio Donadi’s will oversee the creative development of Champion’s product lines and seasonal collections. His arrival is reported to mark a shift in the brand’s direction under the new ownership of Authentic Brands Group, which acquired the brand in October.
The Golf Travel Writers of America Establishes New Leadership Team
The organization, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary next year, is an association of U.S. and Canadian golf travel writers, editors, publishers, columnists, radio and television hosts, and freelancers who focus on golf travel.
Survey: Consumers Expected to Spend $125 Billion Over Thanksgiving Weekend 2024
ICSC said 90 percent of consumers – or 236 million people – plan to shop based on the results from the 2024 Thanksgiving Weekend Intentions survey.
Hestra Gloves Appoints New President for North America Region
The company has appointed Cotopaxi and Backcountry.com veteran James Hampton as president, North America, based out of the company’s regional headquarters in Denver, CO.
TruGolf Holdings Posts Turnaround Quarter in Q3 as Sales Grow 82 Percent
EBITDA for the second half of 2024 is estimated to range between $1.1 million and $1.5 million, showing a return to profitability following significant investments made over the past two years. Total revenue for end of 2024 is expected to grow 9 percent to 13 percent.
Lazydays Holdings Looks to Secure Future of Its Business Through Financial Transactions
The RV dealership company has entered into a series of transformative transactions designed to provide the company with a strengthened financial foundation and a more focused dealership portfolio.
Camping World Holdings to Acquire Seven Lazydays Dealerships
Camping World estimated that the seven locations generated nearly $200 million of revenue on a trailing twelve-month basis, during a trough RV market.
Kinsey’s Inc. Fills Brands Sales Manager Position
Joseph Eccker has an extensive background in sales, marketing and brand development and is an active end-user of firearms and archery and an avid hunter and fisherman.
Regal Products Expands Sales & Customer Service
The provider of firearm safety devices, suicide prevention tools, and outdoor sporting goods accessories has announced additions to its sales and customer service group, including one promotion.
Charter Arms Adds Indie Sales Agency for 13 Western States
Mountain States Sports Marketing Inc. (MSSM Group) is now the company’s sales agency of record for the Western region of the United States, including the states of AK, WA, OR, HI, CA, NV, ID, MT, UT, AZ, NM, CO, and WY.
NMMA Divests Northwest Sportshow in Minneapolis to Expand Discover Boating Shows
The Northwest Sportshow will be the 19th show the company has purchased in this category since March 25 of this year. The acquisition reportedly brings the total number of events that the company produces to 114.
Arora Group Appoints New Managing Director of Golf
Gerry Ivers will oversee day-to-day operations at The Buckinghamshire, recently repositioned as a private members’ club following an over £10 million clubhouse renovation. He will also develop a new course at Ryder Cup candidate venue Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa.
Rec-Com Outdoors Appoints Regional Sales Rep for International
The company said the appointment of Richard White as its international regional sales representative will support the company’s growth in the global fishing market.
Nite Ize Spins Off Tru Zip to Stand-Alone Brand
Nite Ize, manufacturer of the Tru Zip toothless, dustproof and waterproof zipper, announced that the product now operates as an independent brand. Nite Ize, the product inventor, will remain its sole distributor.
