The James Brand Expands Leadership Team, Relocates HQ
The James Brand has expanded its corporate leadership team with the appointment of Justin Baar to global digital commerce manager and Daniel Sledd to senior global production and inventory manager.
Moody’s Affirms Topgolf Callaway’s B1 Ratings, but Outlook Now Negative on EBITDA Concerns
The ratings agency said leverage is elevated due to weaker consumer demand at Topgolf than was expected a year ago and due to the company’s rapidly growing lease obligations to support the new Topgolf facility development.
Emerald Acres Sports Connection names GM for new $80M Complex
The 150-acre venue, funded by a $2 million state economic development program grant, includes multi-sport facilities, a family entertainment center and integrated hospitality and retail spaces.
Ski-Doo Parent Sees Fiscal Q4 Hurt by Sales Incentives, Weaker Winter Weather
BRP, Inc., the parent company of the Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo and Lynx power sports brands, reported Q4 results were mainly driven by a decrease in Seasonal Products deliveries and tough comps against a strong fourth quarter in the prior fiscal year.
Former NBA Exec Joins Realeague to Lead Basketball Operations as Senior VP
Greg Stolt joins the company as senior vice president of basketball operations. He has over 15 years of experience in basketball development for the NBA, primarily in East Asian and South Asian markets.
Celsius Expanding to Australia and New Zealand with Suntory
Celsius selected Suntory Oceania to manufacture, sell and distribute its products in Australia and New Zealand. The company previously announced a sales and distribution agreement with Suntory Beverage & Food in Great Britain and Ireland.
Sea to Summit Relocates North American HQ and Warehouse
The warehouse increases the brand’s capacity to meet business demands and support product expansion. The new corporate headquarters includes an upgraded showroom.
Astral Taps Bluewater Trading to Rep the Midwest Region
Bluewater Trading covers Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, the Dakotas, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Flite Golf and Entertainment Opens Atomic Golf Flagship in Vegas
Atomic Golf is located adjacent to The Strat Hotel Casino & Tower and will employ more than 900 local workers across the seven-acre site.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Continues Expansion with Five New Clubs in the Southeast and Midwest
Plans include new markets of Knoxville, TN and Myrtle Beach, SC.
OluKai Opens First Mainland Storefront in California
Olu Kai opens first mainland storefront at the Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine, CA.
Inov8 Expands U.S. Outdoor Specialty Sales Network
John Swartz of JMS Enterprises and incumbent agency Midland Sales, two U.S. independent sales agencie, join Inov8’s outdoor, running and sports specialists network.
Reima North America Appoints New Sales Director
Mayon Sargent was, most recently, an independent consultant for Skagit Investments. Previously, she was the director of sales for the West region at American Outdoor Brands. Before AOB, Sargent was VP of sales and marketing at Sierra Bullets and Barnes Bullets.
Tedder Industries Appoints VP of Finance
Under Andrew Williams’ guidance, the company’s finance team is poised to drive the next phase of its growth strategy, enhancing profitability and instilling operational efficiencies throughout the organization.
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