Dick’s SG To Open House of Sports in Miami
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported that the company submitted plans with Miami-Dade County to open a House of Sports in Miami in a space formerly occupied by a Nordstrom store in the Dadeland Mall.
Running USA’s COO Departs
Running USA’s Board of Directors announced that Christine Bowen, chief operating officer and VP for the past 14 years, stepped down from her role, effective September 30.
Walmart Again Closing Stores on Thanksgiving
Walmart announced that it will close its doors on Thanksgiving for the fourth consecutive year.
Har-Tru Acquires Armor Crack Repair
Har-Tru, LLC, a specialist in court construction and surfacing solutions based in Troy, VA, has acquired Armor Crack Repair, which specializes in court crack repair and maintenance.
Moody’s Affirms PureGym’s Debt Ratings Following Refinancing
Moody’s Investors Service affirmed the debt ratings of PureGym following the London-based budget fitness chain refinancing. Moody’s said the refinancing removed debt maturity risks and marginally improved PureGym’s debt leverage.
Dryvebox Signs First Franchised Partner
Dryvebox, which offers a mobile golf simulator experience, awarded its first franchise partner in Florida and opened up franchising opportunities in California.
Capstone Precision Group Appoints U.S. Marketing Manager
Capstone Precision Group, the maker of Berger Bullets and Ammunition, appointed Kenneth Lin as marketing manager for U.S. operations.
Winnebago Adds Board Member
Winnebago Industries, Inc. appointed Staci Kroon to its board of directors. Kroon is the president and chief executive officer of BraunAbility.
SportChek Exec Joins Ross Stores as President, Operations
Ross Stores, Inc. reported that it named Stephen Brinkley to the newly-created role of president of operations, reporting to Michael Hartshorn, group president and chief operating officer, effective October 30.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Opens Second Store In Tucson
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. reported it will open a second store in Tuscon and its tenth in Arizona. The 35,018-square-foot store at 5225 S. Calle Santa Cruz will host a grand opening on November 16.
Authentic Brands Group Taps Shaq to Run Reebok Basketball
Reebok appointed Shaquille O’Neal as president of Reebok Basketball with Allen Iverson serving as vice president of the division. Both NBA legends have longstanding relationships with Reebok and its parent company, Authentic Brands Group.
Birkenstock Stumbles on First Day of Trading as a Public Company
When Bloomberg declares your debut on Wall Street as a publicly-traded company the worst opening for a listing of $1 billion or more in New York in over two years, you may have a problem.
Barre3 Acquires The Barre Code
Barre3, the barre fitness company based in Portland, OR, acquired fellow studio operator, The Barre Code. With the acquisition, Barre3 said it has 185 studios nationwide and a digital platform with subscribers in more than 100 countries.
National Outdoor Leadership School Appoints New President
Sandy Colhoun brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the school’s mission to this role, having served as the interim president for the past eight months. Colhoun was unanimously elected president by the NOLS Board of Trustees on October 5.
Alterra Mountain Set to Acquire Helicopter Skiing Company
The company plans to acquire Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in Blue River, BC, Canada. Upon closing, the heli-skiing operation will further expand Alterra’s heli-skiing portfolio, complementing CMH Heli-Skiing and Summer Adventures.
