Puffin Drinkwear Hires VP of Wholesale Sales
Julian Davis will bring his extensive experience in sales and operations, account management and product marketing to the company.
Report: Two-Month Holiday Selling Season Sales Rose 3.07 Percent
Total retail sales for the full calendar year 2023 were up 5.32 percent over 2022, and core retail sales were up 4.46 percent.
Planet Fitness Revenues Rose 8.7 Percent in 2023
Year-end membership to approximately 18.7 million members in 2023, an increase of 1.7 million since the end of 2022, and full-year system-wide same-store sales increased by 8.7 percent for the year ended December 31.
Xponential Fitness Will Meet or Beat Estimates for the Year
Xponential Fitness, Inc. provided 2023 operating highlights ahead of the company’s participation at the ICR 2024 Conference in Orlando FL and the Jefferies Winter Consumer Summit in Avon, CO.
Orangetheory Opens First Fitness Studio in Manassas
A boutique fitness studio franchise based in Boca Raton, FL, is planting roots in Manassas, VA, centrally located in Bull Run Plaza.
Fitness Ventures Acquires Crunch Toledo Location
The acquisition of Crunch Toledo is part of a growth plan for Fitness Ventures, aiming to own and operate 100 clubs by 2027.
Crunch Fitness to Open in Cedar Park, TX
Crunch Cedar Park, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment, is located in a newly renovated space previously occupied by Gold’s Gym.
New Jersey Law Makes It Easier to Cancel Gym Memberships Online
Fitness club ownership across the U.S. will have their eyes on New Jersey this year to better understand if a new state law will help or hurt operators in New Jersey.
Andy Campion Departs Nike, Heads Back to School
Nike’s managing director for strategic business ventures, Andy Campion, leaves the company, effective April 5, 2024, to help develop the UCLA Sports Leadership and Management Program at UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Augusta Sportswear Brands and Founder Sport Group to Integrate in PE Deal
Platinum Equity acquired the companies with an eye on integrating the two entities. They join Mad Engine as a part of the private equity firm’s portfolio of companies serving the active lifestyle apparel market.
Daiwa USA Doubles Capacity with New California Office and DC
With the installation of the Daiwa logo sign above the main entrance this week, the tackle manufacturer officially completed its office and warehouse move, doubling space and capacity to ship product.
Rapala Jumps Deeper into U.S. Rod and Reel Market with 13 Fishing Acquisition
Within its diverse brand portfolio, 13 Fishing offers freshwater and in-shore rods and reels and is a leader in the ice fishing market.
Camping World Adds Three Locations in Texas / Oklahoma Markets
The company is set to acquire Genuine RV, with locations in Texarkana and Nacogdoches, TX and Idabel, OK, bringing the company’s Texas location count to 13 and in Oklahoma to six.
Rip Curl Appoints General Manager for North America
New North America GM Kiki Prince joins Rip Curl from Roxy and other Boardrider brands over the years, most recently as SVP sales, apparel and footwear at Roxy.
NRF Chief Economist Sees Potential Rough Road Ahead for Retail
The National Retail Federation’s Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz believes consumers spent more than expected amid high inflation and interest rates during 2023, but spending growth is likely to slow in 2024.
