SDS Imports Hires Christopher DiCenso as CEO
DiCenso’s career includes being a managing partner at Growth Strategy Partners, where he specialized in accelerating revenue, profit and organizational growth for firearm and related companies.
Terence Reilly Rejoining Crocs, Inc. as New President of HeyDude Brand
Terence Reilly will join the Crocs, Inc. executive leadership team on April 29, reportinh to company CEO Andrew Rees. Reilly succeeds Rick Blackshaw who is leaving the company effective immediately.
Bankruptcy Court Approves BowFlex Purchase Agreement
Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, Johnson Health Tech agreed to acquire substantially all of the company’s assets for $37.5 million in cash, less certain adjustments.
Detroit Pistons to Bolster Executive Team
The club plans to reorganize and bolster its basketball front office, which includes filling the role of a new head of basketball operations, reporting directly to Tom Gores.
NRF Appears to Promote Two Monthly Sales Trend Reports with Differing Data
March’s core retail sales as defined by the NRF, based on the census data but excluding auto dealers, gas stations, and restaurants, were up 1.1 percent seasonally adjusted from February and up 3.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year.
Utah Black Diamonds to Open $25M Pickleball Center in SLC
The facility will be home to Utah’s Major League Pickleball team and serve as a high-end pickleball club for players of all levels.
Myzone Appoints New Group CEO as Stalker Moves to Advisory Role
Jay Worthy has been appointed Group CEO to steer the company through its next period of innovation and international growth. Outgoing Group CEO David Stalker step into an advisory role where he will continue to support global expansion and networking projects.
Unrivaled Sports Acquires Diamond Nation Sports Complex In New Jersey
The expansion follows Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and The Chernin Group’s recent launch of the company, which oversees seven baseball and softball facilities through Ripken Baseball, Cooperstown All-Star Village and Sports Force Parks.
Pickleball Kingdom Goes Global with Franchise India Group
Pickleball Kingdom, the largest indoor pickleball operator in the U.S., signed a licensing deal with Franchise India Group, bringing Pickleball to the Middle East.
Life Time Opens NYC’s Largest Indoor Pickleball Club Atop Penn Station
As part of the redeveloped 55-story building, which sits directly atop Penn Station and serves global office tenants, Life Time Penn 1 is accessible to daily commuters, visitors and locals.
VA Composites Appoints New Director of Sales
With over a decade of experience in the golf industry, Tyler Cleland brings “a wealth of knowledge and expertise” as director of sales for the U.S. market for the golf shaft manufacturer.
Nike E-Com Executive to Lead Sephora’s China Operations
Ding Xia is responsible for turning around Sephora’s ailing business in Mainland China.
Selle Royal Group and H2 Moving to In-House Territory Managers in U.S. Market
In the U.S., H2 has positioned company territory managers across the country who will serve as sales and marketing representatives to their program dealers. The company will continue using outside sales reps in Canada.
Havaianas Parent Appoints Former Nike Exec as President Europe
Harm van de Camp will head up the European operations based in Madrid. He has over 18 years of experience in the footwear and fashion industry, having worked for Nike, leading the EMEA region across wholesale and DTC sales.
Levi Strauss Promotes Lucia Marcuzzo to Managing Director Europe
Levi’s also confirmed the departure of Canadian executive Diana Dimitian, who headed up the Southern Europe region since the end of 2018.
