Fleet Feet Rings the Bell on Wooster, OH Store Grand Opening
Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of specialty run stores, officially announced its Wooster, OH store, which opened in late July, will host a grand opening.
Steven Madden Closes on Acquisition of Almost Famous
Steven Madden, Ltd. has completed the acquisition of privately-held Almost Famous, a designer and marketer of women’s apparel.
Academy Sports Names Sam Johnson President as Mullican Departs
The retailer announced that Michael Mullican is stepping down as president to pursue personal and professional opportunities. Sam Johnson, EVP of retail operations, is his successor, effective immediately.
Topgolf Sets Opening Date for Memphis Location
Topgolf reported it will open a new venue in Memphis, TN, on October 27 about 20 minutes from downtown. This is the sports entertainment company’s fourth in the state, with other venues in Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville.
The Levy Group Launching Ben Sherman Golf, Dakine Performance Apparel
The Levy Group inked agreements with Marquee Brands to license active apparel for the Ben Sherman brand and outdoor performance apparel for the Dakine brand for 2024.
Vista Outdoor Hires General Counsel for Revelyst
Vista Outdoor, Inc. has hired Jung Choi as general counsel and corporate secretary for Revelyst, its Outdoor Products business, following the announced spin-off of its Outdoor Products segment into a standalone public company.
Report: September Golf Equipment Sales Up Again
Golf Datatech reported that golf equipment sales posted a back-to-back increase in on- and off-course specialty stores in September after experiencing 11 consecutive months of contracting sales through July.
Camping World to Acquire Travelcamp RV
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire Travelcamp RV, which operates 12 locations across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
Apex Shooting Range Opens in Fort Lauderdale
Apex Shooting Center opened a 20,000-square-foot shooting range in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offering firearms, optics, accessories, ammo, and a retail firearm’s store.
Tyr Sport Opens Store In Long Island
Tyr Sport, the swimwear manufacturer, opened its first retail store at Roosevelt Field in Garden City, NY, with plans to open a second store in Costa Mesa, CA.
Suunto Adds Another Sales Agency to Rep Brand in U.S.
Dan Suher, now head of Americas for Suunto, announced last week the addition of Round Pond Sales Group led by Kyle Rohne and Ian Wauchope to represent Suunto in New England.
Trail Creek Outfitters Sold to Kyle and Brett Havertine
Trail Creek Outfitters, with two stores in Glen Mills and Kennett Square, PA, respectively, formally announced that Ed Camelli, co-founder, and Joanne Havertine, co-owner and wife of deceased co-founder Brian Havertine, have sold the business to her sons Kyle and Brett Havertine.
Hartford Sales Group Sees 18-Year Agency Vet Rejoin Team
Kevin Alexander has re-joined the Hartford Sales Group, covering the Greater L.A. and Las Vegas area for the award-winning agency. Alexander previously represented HSG’s performance running and outdoor lines from 2003 through 2021
Scheels to Build Second Texas All Sports Store in 2024
Construction on the new 240,000-square-foot All Sports store will begin early next year at CedarView in CedarPark, TX. The Cedar Park Scheels joins The Colony location which opened in a North Dallas suburb in 2020, expanding the company’s reach across the state.
Target COO and Chief External Engagement Officer Announce Retirements
Two of Target’s top executives, COO John Mulligan and Chief External Engagement Officer Laysha Ward, announced their plans to retire.
