Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens Second VA Store
The 77,000-square-foot space in Fredericksburg, VA marks the sixth store Academy has opened in 2023 on its was to its goal of opening 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.
Wahoo Fitness to Close RGT Cycling Virtual Cycling App
Wahoo Fitness announced plans to close its virtual cycling app RGT, the company acquired in April 2022, to focus on its “structured training content.”
Fanatics Inks CLC Deal to Sell Licensed U.S. College Gear Worldwide
The company signed a long-term agreement with U.S. collegiate licensing company CLC to sell licensed fan gear from U.S. colleges to international college sports enthusiasts through its online sites.
Zamberlan Names Rep Group In Midwest
Zamberlan, the third-generation handcrafted Italian bootmaker, tapped The Hammond Group to represent the brand in the Midwest.
Lax Ammunition Opens Fourth Retail Store In California
Lax Ammunition, the Southern California ammunition retailer, opened its fourth retail location in San Marcos, CA, on October 2.
Future Motion Recalls Electric Skateboards After Four Deaths
Future Motion, Inc., the manufacturer of Onewheel electric skateboards, issued a recall of 300,000 skateboards in tandem with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) after a series of accidents and four reported deaths.
Freemotion Fitness Appoints VP Sales for North America
Freemotion Fitness, the commercial equipment arm of iFIT, appointed Adam Guier as vice president of sales for North America.
Under Armour to Open First Store in Northern Ireland
Under Armour is opening its first store in Northern Ireland in November with a 2,600-square-foot location at The Boulevard in Banbridge.
Pas Normal Studios Adding Singapore and Munich Flagship Stores
Danish cycling apparel powerhouse added a store in San Francisco this past spring and another store opening recently took place in the heart of Munich, while a new flagship store opened in Singapore over the weekend.
Sportime Clubs and Financial Partner to Launch Pickleball Clubs
Sportime Clubs and Hornig Capital Partners signed a partnership agreement to establish a new company, Sportime Pickleball, LLC, that will develop and operate standalone, pickleball facilities in the tri-state area under the Sportime brand.
American Outdoor Brands Launches Stock Buyback Program
American Outdoor Brands, Inc.’s Board of Directors approved repurchasing up to $10 million of the company’s outstanding common stock.
Salt Life is Subject of Unsolicited Acquisition Offer
The company said there can be no assurances as to the timing, terms or structure of a potential transaction or that a transaction will consummate.
Parlee Cycles Acquired by Private Investor; Rebrands as Parlee Composites, Inc.
The acquisition of the brand and 100 percent of the assets of Parlee Cycles by avid cyclist and independent investor John Harrison signals a new chapter as the company assets move to a new entity, Parlee Composites, Inc.
Hestra Gloves Appoints Former Thule Group CEO to Board
Magnus Welander is joining Hestra Gloves’ Board of Directors following 14 years as CEO of the Thule Group. He is also the Board Chair at helmet technology company Mips.
Dainese Group Appoints New CEO
The owner of the Dainese, AGV and TCX motorcycle apparel, helmet, and boot brands and licensee for Momo Design, appointed Angel Sánchez as CEO, effective November 2. Cristiano Silei, CEO of Dainese since 2015, will become non-executive chairman of the company.
