PE Firm Makes First Move to Consolidate Pickleball Brands
Thirty-5 Capital, LLC created and launched United Pickleball Paddles, a subsidiary of its global pickleball investment sleeve, United Pickleball Properties, LLC, and rolled up three brands into the new company.
Asics and Ugg Top Key Movers in StockX Annual Report
Fueled by consumer’s growing obsession with mesh runners, StockX said Asics saw hockey stick growth in 2023, with trades increasing 239 percent and the brand moving from the #10 top-traded sneaker brand in 2022 to #5 in one year.
Jam Collective Adds Three to PR Team
Heather Villanueva is the new PR director, Logan Waddell joins the company as a PR account manager and Cassidy Oonk as the agency’s executive operations manager.
Dead Air Silencers Hires Senior Director of Product Development
Benjamin Bachmeier, a firearms industry veteran and former captain in the U.S. Army National Guard, has close to two decades of experience in the firearms, defense and aerospace industries in engineering, management, and leadership positions.
American Baitworks Co. Acquires Freedom Tackle Corp.
American Baitworks Co. has acquired Freedom Tackle Corp. from co-owners Michael and Nick Tamburro. The brothers founded the company in 2012.
Megabass of America Promotes Buttermore to VP Sales & Marketing
The North American arm of Japan’s builder of fishing tackle promoted Ryan Buttermore to VP of sales and marketing, effective January 2024.
Lazydays Rebrands, Changes Stock Symbol
“We are the portal for our customers to experience that feeling of adventure, and our goal is to provide products and services to make adventure accessible for everyone.” —John North, CEO, Lazydays
Original Penguin Parent hires Michael Miille as Creative Director
Michael Miille will reportedly spearhead the design and creative vision for the company’s fashion brands, Perry Ellis and Original Penguin by Munsingwear.
Census Bureau Sees Core 2023 Holiday Retail Sales Growth in Line with Inflation
Core retail sales during the 2023 holiday season, November and December combined, reportedly grew 3.8 percent versus the corresponding period in 2022, supported by continued inflation and despite high-interest rates.
Protect Our Winters Hires New CEO
Erin Sprague is the third CEO to lead POW, which was founded in 2007 by professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones.
GoPro to Acquire Forcite Helmet Systems
Through the acquisition, GoPro will work towards enhancing the performance and safety of motorcycle helmets with the long-term goal of tech-enabling other helmet categories.
Winmark Corp. Board Member to Exit
Mark Wilson informed Winmark that he will not stand for re-election to its Board of Directors at its next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April 2024.
Camping World Reviewing Strategic Alternatives for Good Sam Business
Potential strategic alternatives for the company’s Good Sam business could include a potential sale, spin-off or other disposition of the business.
Big 5 Lowers Q4, Full-Year EPS Guidance as Q4 Comps Fall 17.7 Percent
Big 5 now expects to report a loss per basic share in the range of 38 cents to 40 cents, which compares to the company’s previous guidance for a fourth quarter loss per basic share in the range of 20 cents to 35 cents per share.
Golfzon Co. Ltd. Appoints CEO for Golfzon America
Sean Pyun joins Golfzon America after spending the last 16 years in various roles at the LPGA, including managing director of international business affairs and VP and managing director, LPGA Asia, before LPGA on all Asia-related business affairs as the chief business officer, Asia.
