SGB Update

Pura Vida Opens Retail Store Near Disney World

The retailer continues its Florida-focused brick-and-mortar expansion with the Pura Vida Disney Springs Town Center store, which will mark its seventh storefront and second in Florida.

Rural King to Open New Store in Conover, NC

The Conover store will host a grand opening from September 20-22. The retailer sells a wide variety of premium brands, including Carhartt, Blackstone, Big Green Egg, Ariat, Under Armour, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Walnut Creek Foods and Henry Rifles.

Five Iron Golf to Open Third Philadelphia Venue

In partnership with Brandywine Realty Trust, Five Iron Golf is developing its third indoor corporate-owned venue in Philadelphia’s Logan Square. The site will open early next year.

Snow Peak Acquires Majority Stake in Swift Fly Fishing Co.

Founded by Carl McNeil and Jeanie Ackley, Swift Fly Fishing, headquartered in Wanaka, New Zealand, manufactures the Epic Fly Rod brand that uses graphite, graphene, and Epic’s proprietary “Fast Glass” composite material to create the rods.

Amped Fitness to Open First Studio in Texas

While the Richardson, TX location, set to open on October 14, will set the tone for future studios to open around the state, Amped Fitness is “considering the launch of another Signature location—a luxury fitness concept with unique amenities and a different price point, catering to those looking for a more exclusive fitness experience.”

TagMarshal Completes Series A Capital Raise

The equity will be used to continue to innovate and grow the company’s golf course optimization platform and to add value to its partners, which include 40 of the Top 100 golf courses in the U.S.

National Forest Foundation Names New President & CEO

Dieter Fenkart-Froeschl, in his most recent position, worked for six years as chief operating officer at the National Park Foundation. His appointment as president and CEO takes effect November 1, based in Washington, D.C.