Jetset Pilates Inks Two Chicagoland Location Deals
The Miami, FL-based modern Reformer Pilates franchise, is entering the Chicago area after signing its first franchise deals for new locations in Naperville and Winnetka, IL.
Former Reebok Exec John Frascotti Elected Executive Chair of Newman’s Own BOD
Frascotti led multiple high-growth business units at Reebok International, Ltd. including the company’s sports footwear and apparel division, acquisitions, global sports marketing, and licensing.
TSG Consumer Appoints Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer
TSG’s representative past and current partner companies in the active lifestyle market include Backcountry, Canyon Bicycles, Nuun, Planet Fitness, Revolve and CorePower Fitness.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Sees March Y/Y Retail Sales Growth Accelerate
Growth in the Clothing, Footwear and Accessories Stores sector softened from the January and February trends, while the industry that includes Sporting Goods stores accelerated versus January and February periods, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor for March.
The Beachbody Company Receives NYSE Notice as Market Cap Falls Sits $50M
The company must submit a business plan within 45 days of receipt of the NYSE Notice that demonstrates how the company expects to return to compliance with this continued listing standard within 18 months of receipt of the NYSE Notice.
Guardian Bikes Inks Financing Deal to Re-Shore Bike Frame Manufacturing to Indiana
The company has closed on a $19 million financing deal with JPMorganChase to launch the first large-scale bike frame manufacturing operation in the U.S. in Guardian’s manufacturing hub in Seymour, IN.
USTA Appoints General Manager of USA Tennis
In this new role, Tracy Davies will oversee an expanded division that joins Player Development, Pro Circuit, Collegiate, Junior Competition, and International Team Events into one department.
Brick Bodies CEO Vicki Brick Passes Away
When faced with the challenges of a Stage 3 ovarian cancer diagnosis in 2021 at the age of 40, Vicki drew upon her courage, her tenacity and her family to tackle cancer with a fighting spirit, Clark said.
Player Development Index and Junior Golf Hub Promote Eric Allen to CEO
Allen brings a wealth of experience in marketing, sales and management leadership, having held key positions at youth sports tech companies and GameChanger, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lovesac, Pepsi and Pure Leaf.
Rip Curl Opens Third Retail Store in Spain’s Basque Country Region
The new Bilboa store is the brand’s third in Spain, joining stores in Tarifa and Barcelona. Rip Curl also has an outlet store open to consumers in Viladecans. The store will be primarily focused on apparel.
Rag & Bone Launches Australian Owned E-Commerce Platform
Rag & Bone has launched an Australian owned e-commerce platform, rag-bone.com.au, with Signal Brands Australia.
Pvolve Franchise to Open Studio in Hawaii
Velvet Voelz, with˙15 years of experience working in the renewable energy sector, will bring the Pvolve method to Honolulu as part of the brand’s nationwide expansion.
G-III Apparel and Aldo Ink Footwear License Deal for G.H.Bass Brand
Under the agreement, Aldo Product Services will design, manufacture, distribute, market and sell G.H.Bass footwear, bags and small leather goods.
The Buckle Posts Larger Comp Sales Increase for March
Comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended April 5 increased 3.7 percent year-over-year. The two-month YTD period comped up 1.6 percent year-over-year.
Piper Sandler Survey Reveals Nike, Lululemon and Stanley Losing Teen Mindshare
The latest Piper Sandler Taking Stock With Teens survey for spring 2025 found Ugg has moved up the most (two spots with 4-points in share gains year-over-year), followed by On Running (two spots with 1-point in share gains year-over-year).
