SkyTrak Names Marketing Chief
SkyTrak, the maker of golf launch monitors, hired Chris Koske as senior vice president of marketing. Koske is a longtime golf industry veteran, having worked in the space for over 15 years.
High Fives Foundation Appoints Eleven New Board Members
High Fives Foundation appointed eleven new members to its board of directors, including a board president, Susan Stone.
Sakar International Recalls Helmets
About 33,100 helmets manufactured by Sakar International and sold under the Credhedz Lizard Helmets, Crayola Dry Erase Helmets and Tony Hawk labels are being recalled.
Lululemon And Garmin Land On Glassdoor’s Best Places To Work List
Lululemon And Garmin were the only two companies in the activewear space to make it on Glassdoor’s 2023 Best Places to Work list.
Alterra Closes On Snow Valley Mountain Resort Acquisition
Alterra Mountain Company closed on the purchase of Snow Valley Mountain Resort, adding another Southern California destination to its regional portfolio.
Report: Fanatics In Talks To Acquire Sportsbook
Fanatics signed a letter of intent to acquire the BetParx sportsbook, but a deal has not been reached, according to a report from CNBC.
Camping Report: Millennials Prefer Tent Camping While Gen Z Likes Glamping
In its Annual State of the Industry Report, RMS North America examined Millennials and Gen Z camping behaviors and preferences focused on their technology use.
Asics Study Shows Exercise Sharpens Mind, Improves Mental Performance
A study commissioned by Asics showed that exercise could significantly improve cognitive function and mental performance. After four months of regular exercise, Asics found that their minds had significantly sharpened, and they performed at a higher competitive level.
Courtside Ventures Launches $100 Million Fund
Courtside Ventures, a New York-based early-stage VC firm, raised $100 million for a fund focused on sports, gaming and lifestyle companies. Fund III investors include a globally diverse group of the industry across professional sports team owners, athletes and industry executives, including Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Life Time’s Debt Ratings Upgraded
S&P Global Ratings lifted its debt ratings on Life Time Inc., the operator of upscale fitness clubs, due to improving results.
NGF Releases List Of Top 100 Golf Businesses
The National Golf Foundation released its latest list of the Top 100 Golf Businesses it recognizes to be the “most influential, successful, prominent and innovative companies on the commercial side of the U.S. golf industry.”
Meyer’s RV Acquires Rochester RV Dealership
Meyer’s RV, with 13 RV dealerships on the east coast, has purchased Johnston RV, located in Webster, NY. Johnston RV is full service RV dealership located at 784 Ridge Road just east of Rochester, NY.
Levi Strauss Names Chief Digital Officer
Levi Strauss & Co. hired Jason Gowans as senior vice president and chief digital officer for LS&Co., effective February 6. Gowans joins the company from Nordstrom, where he spent the past ten years in various marketing, data science and digital roles, and, most recently, as senior vice president of digital commerce.
Gymshark Hires Chief Supply Chain Officer
Gymshark named Laurent Madelaine as its first chief supply chain officer, overseeing sourcing, supply chain and logistics. He will also be responsible for quality control and the brand’s sustainability strategy, reporting to Gymshark’s CEO and founder Ben Francis.
Nordstrom Cuts Outlook After Holiday Sales Slump
Nordstrom, Inc. posted declines in both comparable store sales and net sales for the nine-week Holiday period ended January 1 as promotional environment and tight margins prompt the retailer to lower fiscal year guidance.
