Report: Strong Mall Traffic in August Reflects Strong BTS Season
Research and data analytics firm Placer.ai said that malls ended summer with a bang. College students and families with children were overrepresented among end-of-summer mall hoppers – though not for all mall types, the company suggested.
The Lycra Company Publishes Latest Sustainability Update, Progress Versus 2030 Goals
The sustainability goals outlined in the company’s third annual report are structured around three pillars and align with five United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
University of Arkansas Opens New Team Store from Dyehard by Follett
The new team store is located on Dickson Street in downtown Fayetteville. Dyehard also operates a Hog Heaven team store in the north endzone of Razorback Stadium and serves as the official team merchandise retailer for all Razorback Athletics events on campus.
SportRx Adds New Leadership in Marketing, Sales and Operations
SportRx has hired Monica Rigali as VP of marketing and Curtis Ellis as VP of sales and operations. They will report to Rob Tavakoli, who was promoted to CEO in 2022 after nearly 18 years working for the company.
Coolcore Appoints CEO and Majority Owner
Eric Schenker has joined the company as chief executive officer and majority owner. Previously, he was the CEO of Craft Sportswear NA, a performance apparel manufacturer
The Athlete’s Foot Opens HQ, Flagship and Community Center in Atlanta
TNF held a grand opening this week of its new corporate headquarters, flagship store and community center in Midtown Atlanta, and partnered with Black-owned businesses in its development.
D&M Holding Invests $70M in Arkansas Ammunition Primer and Energetics Facility
The company said the new White River Energetics facility in Des Arc, AR will be the first single-base propellant factory to be built in the United States in over 50 years.
Flylow to Launch Leftover Land Resale Platform
Next month, Flyflow will launch its Flylow Leftover Land, a consignment resale platform to trade in any used gear for a credit on a new Flyflow kit.
Eleiko Group Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Tina Brandt joins Eleiko with over 20 years of senior finance experience across publicly listed and private companies. Most recently, she was the CFO at Gerdmans Inredningar AB and has previously held key finance positions at AJ Produkter and Hafa Bathroom Group.
Easy Mile Fitness Enters Oregon with Acquisition of Nine Planet Fitness Locations
The privately held Planet Fitness franchisee, has acquired nine Planet Fitness locations in Oregon from the Lubrano Franchise Group (OKTA Holdings).
Report: Companies are Lowering the Talent Bar and Modifying Job Requirements
Companies are challenged to find both best-fit outside candidates and identify and cultivate existing talent,” Betterworks observed in the survey summary report.
Fitness International Brings Club Studio to Citrus Heights, California
The 36,000-square-foot health club is the fifth Club Studio location to open, marking the continued expansion of Club Studio’s fitness offering.
American Camp Association’s COO to Take Reins as President & CEO Exits
ACA’s president and CEO, Tom Rosenberg will be stepping down next month. The association’s COO, Henry DeHart, will become interim CEO. Rosenberg will support DeHart through the end of the year to ensure a seamless transition.
Outdoor Recreation Industry Convenes Briefing on Impacts of U.S. Trade Policy
Industry stakeholders in the virtual meeting emphasized that growth in the outdoor recreation economy is threatened by ongoing trade disruptions and the expiration of essential trade programs, including the Generalized System of Preferences.
Report: August Retail Sales Growth Slowed Sequentially from July Trend
August’s core retail sales, as defined by the NRF, are based on census data, excluding auto dealers, gas stations and restaurants, were reportedly up 0.3 percent m/m seasonally-adjusted and up 3.3 percent y/y unadjusted.
