Dick’s SG Joins Top 50 Most Patriotic Brands for First Time; New Balance Falls in Rankings
Nike, Wilson Sporting Goods, LL Bean, Gatorade, New Balance, Converse, and Dick’s Sporting Goods all earned spots on Brand Keys 24th Annual Most Patriotic Brands survey of the Top 50 U.S.-based brands that embody the value “patriotism.” The NFL, NBA and MLB also made the list. Dick’s made the list for the first time.
GymGuyz Franchise to Open in Atlanta
Specializing in in-home mobile personal training, the franchise is now serving the Southwest Atlanta area through local husband-and-wife team Joel and Erin Castro. The Atlanta location will host a grand opening on July 17.
Club Champion Sets Opening for Fourth Colorado Location
The roughly 2,350 square foot space in Johnstown, CO is expected to open in early July. The studio will be the custom golf club fitter’s fourth in the state.
K-Swiss Appoints Anwar Carrots as Creative Director of New Premium Line
K-Swiss appointed Anwar Carrots, the creative director and founder of the Los Angeles-based streetwear brand Carrots by Anwar Carrots, as creative director of K-Swiss Racquet Club (KSRC), its new premium line.
FFWD Wheels Broadens Founding Family Presence with New Global Sales Manager
Jurre Schipper is the son of company founder Henk Schipper and brother of FFWD General Manager Idsart Schipper. He will focus on strengthening relationships with dealers, distributors and partners worldwide.
NABGM Board Elects New Board Director and Association President
The National Association of Black Golf Merchandisers (NABGM) Board of Directors has elected Rodney Littles, CEO, Rodney Littles and Associates, to the Board. Arnett Gill, a Board director, was elected as president of the association.
Target Increases Quarterly Dividend
Target Corp. declared a quarterly dividend of $1.14 per common share, a 1.8 percent increase from the prior quarterly dividend of $1.12.
Ruger Appoints VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Sarah Colbert was promoted to vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. She succeeds Kevin B. Reid, Sr., who is retiring after serving as vice president and general counsel since 2008.
Fanatics Partners with Inter Milan
Under the partnership, Fanatics will provide Inter Milan with exclusive collections, locally relevant designs, an expanded product range, an online and in-store experience, and improved product availability.
Tommy Bahama Parent Revises Fiscal 2025 Guidance as EPS Shrinks Year-Over-Year
Oxford Industries, Inc., parent of the Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer and Johnny Was brands, reported consolidated net sales for the fiscal 2025 first quarter ended May 3 were $392.9 million, a 1.3 percent decline compared to $398.2 million in the fiscal 2024 first quarter.
Nike Appoints Director, Waste & Circularity
Alice Hartley was previously director of circularity at Under Armour after spending 11 years at Gap, Inc. as director of Product Sustainability and Circularity.
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The Country Club at Mirasol Breaks Ground on Next Phase of Expansion
The Country Club at Mirasol officially broke ground on a new 41,000-square-foot multipurpose building, marking a milestone in the Club’s multi-year Master Plan transformation.
Carbitex Enters Tactical Boot Market
The collaboration introduces Carbitex’s MonoFlex M1 technology into Prabos’s professional footwear tactical boot line. both companies aim to meet the demanding requirements of military and law enforcement personnel.
Minnesota’s Adler’s Sporting Goods & Apparel Acquired
Adler’s Sporting Goods & Apparel, a sporting goods seller and embroiderer based in Rochester, MN, has been acquired by Beckley’s Office Products, also based in Rochester.
Puttshack to Open Second Location in Illinois
The 30,000-square-foot space will offer a tech-infused mini golf experience, set in a former Lord & Taylor, in Skokie, IL, as part of Westfield Old Orchard’s ongoing redevelopment.
