SGB Update

Life Time Completes Credit Revolver Increase and Extension

In connection with the refinancing, the company said it borrowed under the revolver and paid the remaining aggregate principal amount of ~$200 million outstanding under its term loan facility that had an interest rate of SOFR plus 4.00 percent.

B.A.S.S., LLC Appoints Chief Operating Officer

Executive Vice President Phillip Johnson was promoted to chief operating officer. Johnson has 25 years of experience in sales and operations management. He will continue to play a crucial part in ad and sponsorship sales, events and content.

Report: Premium Fitness Flourishing at Life Time and Orangetheory

Placer.ai said in a recent blog post on the growth trends at premium fitness brands like Life time and Orangetheory. The company said it dove into the data for the two premium fitness chains to better understand what’s driving their recent success.

Bicycle Transit Systems to Acquire BCycle from Trek

The acquisition, expected to close in October, will allow Bicycle Transit Systems to expand mobility options in cities nationwide with solutions for building, installing and managing docked e-bike share.

Xponential Fitness Expands Rumble Boxing into Japan

In addition to the new Rumble Boxing franchise, Wellness X Asia acquired Master Franchise rights for Club Pilates in 2019 and has since launched 55 studios across Japan. Following this milestone, the company opened its first CycleBar studio in early 2023.

NBDA Elects Three New Board Members

Shirley Gonzalos of Pedal the Peaks, Chelsea Kulp of Shore Brake Cyclery and Paul Tobio of Ryder Bikes bring a wealth of experience and a passion for strengthening specialty bicycle retailers and the cycling industry.

Wintersteiger Hires New Sales Agency for Great Lakes Region

Wintersteiger, Inc. hired Phenix Project sales agency to represent Wintersteiger Sports and Bootdoc Hotronic in the Great Lakes Territory, effective January 1, 2025, replacin longtime sales reps Bill Ehmke and Mason Rickert, who will continue to take orders through the end of 2024.

Perfect Moment to Open SoHo Store in October

The London-based company said the new storefront will be situated at the corner of one of SoHo’s picturesque cobblestone blocks at 42 Crosby Street. Planning is underway for the store’s opening in October.

Yamaha U.S. Marine BU Appoints Product Management Division Lead

Miguel Avello leads the company’s Product Management Division, providing strategic direction and oversight of the marine product planning functions. He reports directly to Andrea Tetto, director, marine planning, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.