Whoop Appoints Dirk-Jan van Hameren as Chief Marketing Officer
The wearable member-based fitness tracker and health platform named Dirk-Jan van Hameren as chief marketing officer. Hameren was at Nike for 32 years, rising to the role of global chief marketing officer. The appointment comes as Whoop recently reported “surpassing three million members worldwide after adding its latest one million members in the last seven months.”
Lululemon Enters India with First Store in New Delhi
Lululemon Athletica announced that its first India store will open at DLF Promenade, one of New Delhi’s upscale retail destinations, later this fall as part of a franchise partnership with Tata CLiQ.
American Eagle Outfitters Appoints Former Nike Exec as CFO
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. appointed Ravi Thanawala, a former chief financial officer of Nike North America, as chief financial officer.
Interactive Strength Inc. to Acquire Stepr, Inc. Connected Stair Climbing Brand
The owner of the Wattbike, Clmbr, ForMe, and Ergatta connected fitness brands, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the hardware-first fitness company that has built the leading position in connected stair climbing.
Golf Shoe Start-Up Alma Mater Secures Brand Investors
Alma Mater Footwear, the Los Angeles-based golf shoe startup, reported it closed on an unspecified round of funding from a diverse group of current and former professional athletes across major leagues.
Nebraska Cycling & Fitness Shutters
Nebraska Cycling & Fitness in Columbus, NE has closed after 42 years in operation as the owners, Dick and Cindy Vandenberg, retire.
Paddletek Group Acquires Pikkl
Paddletek Group, the Chicago-based maker of pickleball paddles, acquired paddle competitor Pikkl.
Chris Metz Snagged by Camco as CEO to Build Out Outdoor Lifestyle Market
The former Solo Brands CEO and Vista Outdoor exec joined Camco Manufacturing, a maker of parts and accessories for recreational vehicle (RV), marine, camping, towing, and outdoor recreation industries, as CEO, effective immediately.
Hunter Mountain Names VP and General Manager
Hunter Mountain, the Vail Resorts-owned ski resort located in New York’s Catskill Mountains, appointed Chuck Randles as vice president and general manager, effective July 15.
Versant Media Group Acquires Golf Simulator Platform Full Swing
Versant Media Group, the owner of the Golf Channel and several other cable stations, agreed to acquire Full Swing, a manufacturer of golf and baseball simulators and training equipment backed by Tiger Woods, for roughly $530 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
S&S Doubles Vancouver Footprint with Distribution Center Expansion
S&S, formerly S&S Activewear, announced a major expansion of its Vancouver distribution operations with a move into a larger facility to support growth across Western Canada.
Innovative Eyewear Sees Robust Growth in First Half
The owner of the smart eyewear licenses for Reebok, Nautica and Eddie Bauer reported sales surged 71 percent in the first half ended June 30.
Nike Inks European Distributor for ACG
Nike Inc. has appointed French Albion to distribute its recently relaunched ACG Outdoor Collection across key European outdoor markets.
TRX Inks Licensing Partnership to Expand Fitness Line to Mass Market
The manufacturer of functional training products and training content reached a licensing agreement making Blulabs its exclusive retail partner for several products aimed at the mass retail market.
Dick’s to Open First House of Sport in Greater Nashville Market
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced plans to open a House of Sport at the CoolSprings Galleria in Franklin, TN, its first in the greater Nashville market.
