Salomon’s President & CEO Departs
Franco Fogliato, president and CEO of Salomon, is leaving the company for personal reasons. James Zheng, CEO, Amer Sports, will reportedly lead Salomon and the Outdoor Performance division on an interim basis.
Evnroll Putters Names VP of Global Marketing
A seasoned veteran in the golf industry, Greg Sabella boasts over 20 years of expertise spanning hardgoods, components and technology.
Buds Guns Shop CEO Acquires Business from Founder Bud Wells
CEO Joe Murphy acquired sole ownership of the company. Murphy will remain as CEO continuing to grow its leadership role in the shooting sports industry.
Xponential Fitness Adds Board Member with Strong Finance Bonafides
Jeffrey Lawrence was appointed to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately, serving on the Audit Committee.
Pickleball Kingdom Expands Into Atlanta
Led by franchisees Nithi and Usha Anand, Pickleball Kingdom is opening an indoor pickleball facility in Atlanta, GA.
Fitness Connection Expands Reach, Opens Gym in Georgia
Fitness Connection Morrow is the company’s its 47th gym nationwide and the second club in Georgia.
Selkirk Sport Adds New Leadership Amid Pickleball Surge
They include Jason Dunlap as CFO, Doug Thielen as chief marketing officer, Anthony Saraceni, creative director, and Ali Carlile, as head of soft goods.
Study: Gen-Z Lags Other Demos When Assessing Link Between Exercise and State of Mind
The Asics Corpration study of over 26,000 global respondents found that the more people exercise, the higher their State of Mind scores. Gen Z had the lowest scores, with an average of 62/100 compared to the Baby Boomers’ 68/100 and the Silent Generation’s 70/100.
Safilo Group and Marc Jacobs Renew Global Eyewear Licensing Agreement
Safilo announced the early renewal of its multi-year global licensing agreement for Marc Jacobs branded eyewear until December 2031.
The Buckle Appoints VP of Women’s Merchandising
Stacey Manary has been employed by The Buckle since September 1995 and, most recently, was the retailer’s director of women’s denim merchandising and operations.
The Buckle Comps Down 9.4 Percent in Fiscal March
Net sales for the 2024 fiscal March period decreased 8.0 percent to $104.3 million from net sales of $113.4 million for the prior-year comparative period.
PickUp USA Fitness Expands In Tampa Bay, FL
Growing basketball gym franchise for adult and youth “hoopers,” adds two locations on the Gulf Coast.
EXEC: 361 Degrees Posts Strong Double-Digit Q1 Retail Sales Growth
Retail sales performance of the 361° core branded product in offline channels posted high-teens growth compared to the year-ago comparative period, while sales generated via the 361° e-commerce platform increased approximately 20 percent to 25 percent in Q1.
Carbitex Strengthens Global Team With New Hires
Filippo Sartor was hired as VP of global sales and Sam Gardner as VP of engineering and operations to better serve strategic brand partners, achieve forecasted growth in the short and long term and expand global market presence.
OrthoLite Expands Patent Protection for Hybrid Technology Line
As of April 2, 2024, OrthoLite holds three design patents protecting the visual aesthetics of its Hybrid line against knock-off products, and should competitors try to challenge its IP claim.
