The Running Event Leaving Austin in 2025 but Stays Close to Longtime Home
The Running Event (TRE) is moving to San Antonio, TX, for TRE 2025 in November 2025, and the change looks to be permanent.
Under Armour’s Chief Consumer Officer to Exit
According to an SEC filing on Tuesday, August 6, Under Armour’s Chief Consumer Officer, Jim Dausch, will leave the company at the end of August “to pursue other opportunities.”
Sacks Parente Golf Saw Strong Sequential Growth Accelerate in Q2
The company said it had a “significant increase in orders received from Club Champion” during the quarter.
Latest StockX Report Sees Asics Take the Top Spot in YoY Growth
Asics led as the No. 1 fastest-growing sneaker brand on StockX this year, according to its latest report. The continued success of the Gel-1130 and Gel-Kayano 14 reportedly played a big role in Asics taking the top spot
Under Armour Acquires Unless; Taps Eric Liedtke as Brand Strategy Chief
The appointment of Adidas brand veteran Eric Liedtke as EVP of brand strategy follows the completion of UA’s acquisition of Unless Collective, Inc, a zero-plastic regenerative fashion brand. The transaction is expected to be completed later this week.
NSSF: Adjusted NICS Background Checks Increase 4.0 Percent in July
The 4.0 percent increase in July figure was the first year-over-year monthly increase since December 2023 and marked 60 straight months, or five years, of one million-plus monthly NICS checks.
Bogner’s CEO To Exit at Year’s Close, Bogner Family to Sell Shares
Bogner reported that CEO Gerrit Schneider had decided to leave the company at the end of 2024 in order to accept a position at another company. The Munich-based lifestyle and luxury sports fashion company also said Daniel Hiendlmeier has been appointed to the management board and the Bogner family has decided to sell shares in the firm to a strategic partner.
Vista Outdoor’s Fiscal Q1 EPS Dips as Outdoor Segment Sales Sink Mid Teens
Revelyst outdoor segment sales declined 13.6 percent year-over-year to $274 million in the fiscal first quarter, while the Ammo segment saw sales decrease 1.6 percent to $370 million for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30.
Planet Fitness Sees Q2 Same-Store Sales Expand 4.2 Percent
The budget fitness chain reiterated its guidance for the year. Profits grew 11.5 percent in its second quarter ended June 30 as sales advanced 5.1 percent. System-wide same-store sales increased 4.2 percent.
Rapha Appoints New CEO
Fran Millar will replace Francois Concervey, who has been with the company since 2015 as chief brand and marketing officer. Her background in the cycling industry includes roles with Team Sky and Team Ineos where she played a critical role in securing seven Tour de France victories.
Survey Report: BTS Footwear Shoppers Seeking Value More Than Just Discounts
Though 75 percent of surveyed respondents plan to spend more on fall BTS footwear this year than they did in 2023, they expect their dollars will not go as far, which could translate to unit volume being flat or decreasing over 2023. Quality, comfort, fit, and design are more important than price.
Adidas’ Head of Global Operations to Exit
Martin Shankland plans to step down as head of global operations and leave the company after 27 years with the brand. Shankland is also an Executive Board member and will officially step down on August 10.
Five Iron Golf Expands into DFW, St. Louis and Oklahoma City Metro Area
The expansion includes Multi-unit agreements to bring Five Iron Golf to key markets, driving economic activity, golf and social opportunites.
Alo Yoga Opens London Flagship
Based in Los Angeles, CA, the brand has opened a 10,000-square-foot flagship store on London’s Regent Street, marking its second store in the UK.
Dick’s SG to Close Remaining Moosejaw Stores
Moosejaw, acquired by Dick’s Sporting Goods in March 2023, will close its remaining three stores. Moosejaw’s company website was integrated into the Public Lands website, the outdoor arm of DKS.
