Fanatics Buys PWCC To Enter Collectibles Auction Space
Fanatics Collectibles reported it acquired the PWCC Marketplace, the largest sports card, memorabilia and collectibles auction houses. Terms were not disclosed.
Report: 2022 European Health Club Memberships Nearly Back To 2019 Levels
According to a report from EuropeActive and Deloitte, European fitness club memberships increased by roughly seven million members, or 12.3 percent, from 56.2 million in 2021 to 63.1 million by year-end 2022, just slightly short of the pre-COVID year level in 2019.
NMMA: Recreational Boating’s Economic Impact Soars To $230 Billion
NMMA released new data that found that the annual economic impact of recreational boating increased 36 percent, from $170 billion in 2018 to $230 billion in 2023.
RVIA: 44 Million Americans Plan To Go RVing This Summer
The RV Industry Association reported in a recent survey of America’s leisure travelers that 44 million consumers plan to RV this summer, including 12 million who said they plan to RV this Memorial Day weekend.
MEC To Expand Presence In Canadian Maritimes Region
Canadian outdoor retailer, Mountain Equipment Company, is set to expand its retail footprint by opening a new standalone store in the Maritimes this August.
Johnson Outdoors Appoints Board Director
Johnson Outdoors, Inc. appointed Jeffrey M. Stutz as an independent director to the company’s Board of Directors effective May 23, 2023.
Citi Trends Posts Q1 Loss As Comps Fall 14.1 Percent
Citi Trends, Inc. reported fiscal first quarter sales decreased 13.7 percent to $179.7 million compared to the year-ago quarter, in line with guidance. Comparable store sales decreased 14.1 percent compared to Q1 2022.
Dick’s SG Posts 5.3 Percent Comp Sales Growth In Q1; EPS Up 38 Percent
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported net sales for the fiscal first quarter rose 5.3 percent to $2.84 billion from $2.70 billion in the prior-year Q1 period. Comparable store sales grew 3.4 percent
Varsity Brands Hires Chief Supply Chain Officer
Varsity Brands hired Joe Raines as EVP, chief supply chain officer, effective immediately, across its three businesses—BSN Sports, Varsity Spirit and Herff Jones.
F45 Training Receives NYSE Notice Of Non-Compliance With $1 Share Price Rule
F45 Training Holdings, Inc. has received a notice from the New York Stock Exchange indicating that the company is not in compliance with Section 802.01C of the NYSE Listed Company Manual because the average closing price of the company’s Common Stock was less than $1.00 over a consecutive 30 trading-day period.
Walmart Opens First Market Fulfillment Center In Arkansas Store
Walmart opened its first high-tech Market Fulfillment Center (MFC) in Arkansas at Store 100 in Bentonville, underlining the retailer’s strategic move to expand using its stores as fulfillment centers to enhance the shopping experience.
Traeger, Inc. Hires EVP Of Engineering
Traeger, Inc. has hired Brendan Welch as EVP of engineering leading product development and technical execution for Traeger.
Helinox Opens New Creative Center In Tokyo
Helinox opened its third multi-story creative center, “Helinox Creative Center Tokyo” (HCC Tokyo), on May 19.
City Bikes Owner Charlie McCormick Passes Away
Charlie McCormick, founder and owner of City Bikes in Washington, D.C., died of natural causes on May 11 under the stars at a remote camping spot overlooking the Potomac River in Poolesville, MD.
Brooks Appoints New Senior VP Of Footwear
Brooks Running promoted Carson Caprara to senior vice president of Footwear. Caprara succeeds Patrick Pons De Vier, who left the company for personal reasons.
