SGB Update

Peloton To Be Removed From Nasdaq 100

Nasdaq said Thursday evening that Peloton’s stock (PTON) would be replaced by trucking company Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) in the Nasdaq 100 Index on January 24.

Western Resorts See Strong Occupancy Rates Holiday 2021

Ample snowfall beginning in mid-December across the western U.S. led to a winning holiday season, whether compared to the pandemic-addled season last year or to pre-pandemic, record-breaking holiday seasons, according to DestiMetrics.

Jonas Fitness Appoints President

Jonas Fitness, Inc., a provider in enterprise club management software and payment solutions, announced that Tony Autin would be named president.

PureGym Opens First Club In U.S.

PureGym Group, the European fitness and gym operator, opened its first gym in the United States under the brand name Pure Fitness.

Walmart Names New Chief Merchant In Exec Shuffle

Walmart appointed Charles Redfield as chief merchandising officer. He is replacing Scott McCall, who is retiring. Chief Customer Officer Janey Whiteside is leaving the company, according to an internal memo attained by the Wall Street Journal.

Holiday Sales Grew 14.1 Percent

Retail sales during 2021’s November/December holiday season grew 14.1 percent over 2020 to $886.7 billion, beating the National Retail Federation’s forecast and setting a record despite challenges from inflation, supply chain disruptions and the pandemic, NRF said.

Yamaha Announces Siren Marine Acquisition

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. finalized the acquisition of Siren Marine, a manufacturer of marine-based IoT (Internet of Things) solutions, by its subsidiary Yamaha Marine Systems Company, Inc. (YMSC).

Vail Resorts Skier Visits Down Slightly Season-To-Date

Vail Resorts, Inc. reported season-to-date total skier visits were down 1.7 percent compared to the prior year season-to-date period and down 18.3 percent compared to the fiscal year 2020 season-to-date period.