USA Pickleball Sees Strong Membership Growth In 2022
USA Pickleball, the national governing body for the sport, published its annual growth report, showing membership increased nearly 30 percent in 2022 from 2021.
Gucci Names Creative Director
Gucci hired Sabato De Sarno as creative director. He has worked in the industry for nearly two decades after starting his career at Prada in 2005.
CDC Study: Few Adults In U.S. Meet Physical Activity Guidelines
According to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 28 percent of the U.S. adult population meets the recommended aerobic and muscle-building activities established by health officials.
Saks Renovates Men’s Dept At Flagship; Expands Online Assortment
Saks introduced a new shopping experience in its men’s department on the seventh floor of its New York City flagship and expanded its menswear assortment online as part of the luxury retailer’s commitment to its men’s business.
IAiming Partners With Leisure Sales
IAiming, the smart thermal rifle scopes manufacturer, partnered with Leisure Sales to represent the brand in 13 Western states.
Dunning Golf Names Salesman Of The Year And Star Partner
Dunning Golf named Eddie Hellemann as its 2022 salesman of the year and Paul Steward with the 2022 star partner of customer service award.
Academy Sports’ Debt Ratings Outlook Raised
S&P Global Ratings revised its debt rating outlook for Academy Sports + Outdoor, Inc. following a debt repayment. The positive rating outlook reflects the potential for an upgrade if Academy consistently performs during an uncertain economy while sustaining low S&P Global Ratings-adjusted leverage of about 1x.
Report: U.S. Outdoor And Sports Toy Category Sales Fall 11 Percent In 2022
The NPD Group reported that U.S. retail sales of toys generated $29.2 billion in 2022, a decrease of 0.2 percent.
Giant Group Acquires Minority Stake In Stages Cycling
Giant Group, headquartered in Portland, OR, acquired a 32.5 percent stake in Stages Cycling, a maker of stationary smart bikes for the commercial gym and home markets and crankarm-based power meters.
BRC Report: Fewer Retail Vacancies Seen In Q4 2022
The British Retail Consortium is reporting that the overall GB retail vacancy rate improved to 13.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Hurley x Nascar Partner On Apparel Line
Hurley and Nascar collaborated on a collection of men’s and women’s beach and surf apparel. Two racing-themed product lines will drop during this year’s Nascar 75th anniversary season.
JD Sports Reports Cyber Security Issue Includes Customer Data Access
JD Sports Fashion Plc, the parent company for Finish Line, Shoe Palace and DTLR, among others, has been the target of a cyber incident that resulted in unauthorized access to a system that contained customer data relating to online orders placed between November 2018 and October 2020.
Grundéns Renews Sponsorship With MLF And Adds Athletes
Grundéns, the maker of fishing apparel and footwear, renewed its sponsorship with Major League Fishing and expanded its ambassador team.
Dick’s SG Closes Midwest City Location
Dick’s Sporting Goods has closed its location in Midwest City, OK.
Canada Goose Launches Rental Program With Selfridges
Canada Goose is launching a rental program with U.K.-based luxury retailer Selfridges. The rental items will be available from the Selfridges’ website and its London flagship.
