Miura Golf Mourns the Passing of Founder Katsuhiro Miura
A master craftsman of hand-forged golf irons known worldwide for their quality and performance, has passed away at 83. Under the supervision of Miura’s sons, Shinei and Yoshitaka, and grandson, Kokuse, Miura clubs continue to be designed and forged in the company’s factory in Himeji.
Lazydays RV Cuts Q1 Net Loss as Revenues Shrink
The company completed the strategic divestiture of five dealership locations in the quarter, enabling it to enhance its cost structure and significantly de-lever the balance sheet by repaying approximately $145 million in debt.
Xponential Fitness CEO Mark King to Exit After Less Than a Year at the Helm
The owner of the Club Pilates, CycleBar, StretchLab, YogaSix, Pure Barre, Rumble, BFT, and Lindora fitness and wellness brands put King in a tough position when the company had to restate its 2023 financial statements within nine months of his joining the company as CEO.
Culture Kings Parent A.K.A. Brands Posts 14 Percent U.S. Sales Growth in Q1
The company’s portfolio of brands that includes Culture Kings, Princess Polly, Petal and Pup, and MNML looks to reach at least $600 million in sales in 2025.
Zanders Updates Business Development Efforts with New Hire
Before joining Zanders, Caleb Barnett oversaw marketing, key accounts and ballistics testing over four years at Underwood Ammunition.
Grassroots Outdoor Adds Five New Retailers to Alliance
The five new retailers added in April include Down Wind Sports, Granite Sports, Sherpers, The Trail House and WheelzUp Adventures to bring the Alliance total to 104 independent retailers.
Beachbody’s Q1 Sales Fall 40 Percent but Net Loss Narrows
Total revenue was $72.4 million compared to $120.0 million in the prior year period. Net loss was $5.7 million compared to a net loss of $14.2 million in the prior year period.
Birkenstock Posts Strong Fiscal Q2 with Strong DD Gains in Both Sales and Profit
Revenue growth was said to be supported by double-digit unit growth and mid-single digit growth in ASPs. Closed-toe shoes reportedly continued to out-pace the strong double digit growth of sandals, contributing to the higher ASP.
Puma Appoints Dominique Gathier as VP Teamsport Business
Dominique Gathier replaces Matthias Bäumer, who took on the role of Puma’s chief commercial officer earlier this year. Gathier reports to Maria Valdes, Puma’s chief product officer, effective May 15.
Dick’s SG Expects to Post 4.5 Percent Comp Sales Growth in Q1
The 4.5 percent comparable sales growth expected for the fiscal 2025 first quarter comes on top of a 5.3 percent increase in the prior-year Q1 period.
Foot Locker, Inc. Swings to Q1 Loss as Global Comps Fall 2.6 Percent
Despite making ongoing progress with the company’s Lace Up Plan, preliminary first quarter results were said to be below expectations as the athletic footwear retailer experienced softer traffic trends globally.
Leatt Corp. Continues Double-Digit Growth Across All Protective Gear Categories in Q1
Dealer direct sales in the U.S. at the brick-and-mortar level contracted by 9 percent as U.S. Moto and MTB dealers continue to manage industry-wide stocking dynamics and some turbulence at the dealer level.
Report: U.S. Ski Areas Boast Second-Highest Ever Visitor Rates on Solid Snowfall
The National Ski Areas Association reported preliminary data indicating that the 2024-25 season marked the second-highest visitation on record at U.S. ski areas, with a total of 61.5 million skier visits – a 1.7 percent increase year-over-year.
Report: Canadian Summer Bookings at U.S. Western Resorts Down 45 Percent
The DestiMetrics Market Briefing from May found travelers from Western Europe are also pulling back, with summer bookings down 30.3 percent. Conversely, Mexico’s visitation is running ahead 33 percent year-over-year.
24 Hour Fitness Closes On $305M Senior Secured Facility
This transaction “proactively addresses upcoming debt maturities, enhances liquidity, while strengthening the company’s position in the fitness industry.
