Association Of Golf Merchandisers Names Interim Executive Director
Tracy Moffatt was named interim executive director of the Association of Golf Merchandisers as part of a plan by its Board of Directors to find a permanent successor following the retirement of Desane Blaney.
Surf 9 Paddle Boards Recalled
About 13,300 Body Glove Tandem and ULI Inflatable Paddle Boards from Surf 9 were recalled. The boards were sold at Costco.
Kitsbow Launches Online Second-Hand Gear Store
Kitsbow Cycling Apparel launched a retail store for used Kisbow apparel through its online direct-to-consumer store. The “Kisbow Experience Apparel” store is a place where Kitsbow customers can sell their previously purchased Kitsbow gear.
The Original Fit Factory Closes On Eight Acquisition Deals
Scottish digital fitness brand The Original Fit Factory purchased eight companies in a $137 million (£111.6m) acquisition as it diversifies into multiple digital fitness areas.
AstroTurf Names Hybrid Turf National Sales Manager
AstroTurf hired Andrew Goldberg as Hybrid Turf’s national sales manager.
NRF Economist Sees Balance Between Inflation And Interest Rates Key To Avoiding Recession
It’s too soon to say whether the Federal Reserve’s efforts to reduce inflation will lead to a recession; however, continuing interest rate hikes increase the likeliness, according to the NRF’s Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz in the January Issue of its Monthly Economic Review.
Rekortan Tracks Names General Manager, VP
Rekortan, Sport Group’s global track brand, hired Tim Jordan as general manager and vice president of Rekortan Tracks.
DC Shoes Co-Founder Dies In Snowmobile Accident
Ken Block, the co-founder of DC Shoes and founder of the Hoonigan motor racing team, died in a snowmobile accident near his home in Utah on January 2. The news was confirmed on Hoonigan’s social media channels.
British Retail Consortium Sees Stronger H2 In 2023 Look Ahead
A new analysis by the British Retail Consortium suggests that U.K. retail sales will grow between 2.3 percent to 3.5 percent in 2023.
Digital Brands Group Completes Acquisition Of Sundry
Digital Brands Group, Inc. reported that it had completed the acquisition of the lifestyle apparel brand Sundry. As a result, Sundry is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DBG.
Golftec Opens Store Near Seattle
Golftec reported it opened an instruction and club fitting center in Tacoma, WA.
DeFeet Shifts Internal Company Sales And Distribution Roles
DeFeet reported it made internal changes to its custom sales department, including domestic and international distribution.
Outdoor Cap Adds Safety And Wellness Coordinator
Mallory Swan joined Outdoor Cap Company as safety and wellness coordinator, rounding out its human resources department.
Milk Specialties Global Sold To Private Equity Firm
Milk Specialties Global, the largest manufacturer of whey protein isolate and milk and whey protein ingredients, was sold to Butterfly, a Los Angeles, CA-based private equity firm specializing in the food industry.
Rally House Plans to Open Additional OH, PA And MI Stores In 2023
Rally House plans to open stores next year in Columbus, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; and Okemos, MI.
