Camping World CEO Sees Green Shoots at End of RV Tunnel
Camping World reported combined new and used same-store unit sales grew for the second quarter in a row, with increased revenue, increased gross profit and improved adjusted EBITDA
Rocky Brands, Inc. Posts Flattish Q4 Growth After Shift in Distribution Model
Consolidated fourth quarter net sales increase 1.7 percent to $128.1 million, but grew 8.8 percent excluding certain non-recurring sales in Q4 2023 following the change to a distributor model in Canada and temporarily elevated commercial military footwear sales to a single customer.
Alterra Mountain Co. Names People Chief, President/COO for Experiences Unit
Headquartered in Denver, CO, the conglomerate of ski resorts, has hired Diane Neville as chief people officer (CPO) and Will Forbes as president and chief operating officer, Experiences Division.
Big 5 to Continue Closing Stores as Weak Q4 Sales Trends Drift into Q1
Same-store sales decreased 6.1 percent for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. For the fiscal 2025 first quarter, the company expects same-store sales to be down in the mid- to high-single-digit range compared to the fiscal 2024 first quarter.
Body Fit Training Expands to Scandavian Market with Oslo, Norway Location
The Oslo studio reportedly marks the beginning of BFT’s expansion into Scandinavia, which will be followed by locations in Stockholm and Copenhagen over the next year. Regional growth is reportedly being driven by seasoned fitness operator Tage Flugeim.
RVIA: Manufacturers Survey Finds Strong Double-Digit Towable Shipments in January
The RV Industry Association reported in its January 2025 Survey of Manufacturers that total RV shipments ended the month with 27,629 units, an increase of 21.9 percent compared to the 22,674 units shipped in January 2024.
Planet Fitness Posts 19 Percent Revenue Growth in Q4 on Strong Equipment Sales
The company reports that total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased 19.4 percent to $340.5 million from $285.1 million in the prior-year Q4 period, including system-wide same-club sales growth of 5.5 percent.
New Helly Hansen Parent Kontoor Brands Gets Nice DTC Lift to Post Solid Q4
The denim brand spin-off from VF Corporation, primarily comprised of the Wrangler and Lee brands, posted revenue of $699 million in the 2024 fourth quarter, a 4 percent increase in reported terms or a 5 percent on constant currency.
Five Iron Golf to Open First Venue in Nashville
The venue will be located in Aertson Midtown, a mixed-use development adjacent to Music Row, featuring the Kimpton Aertson Hotel, retail and dining.
Sports Paradise Welcomes Team Sales Account Executive
Maggie Egan brings four years of experience in the sports and nutrition field to Sports Paradise with a proven track record working with coaches and teams as a market development associate for Gatorade throughout New Jersey and Staten Island, NY.
Callaway Takes $1.45B Non-Cash Charge Against Topgolf Goodwill and Certain Assets
Fourth quarter net revenue increased 3.0 percent year-over-year to $924.4 million, primarily driven by increases in Golf Equipment. On a GAAP basis, the loss from operations increased $1.43 billion due primarily to a non-cash $1.45 billion impairment of the Topgolf goodwill and intangible assets.
IFit Welcomes Chief Subscription Officer
Jeremy McCarty leads the vision and direction of iFit’s subscription business while overseeing customer acquisition, retention and optimization of the company’s membership model.
Nexus Golf Invests $2M for Minority Stake in New TruGolf Links Hybrid Simulator
The hybrid golf technology is expected to change the business equation for golf course operators, expanding operating hours, better leveraging existing infrastructure, and creating new revenue streams.
REI Co-op Names VP of Enterprise Systems
Vignesh Pratap was, most recently, at Nike, Inc., where he worked over three years as senior director of Engineering, Global Technology.
Pickleball Kingdom Sets Opening for Lehigh Valley, PA
The newest club in Whitehall Township, PA, with a planned opening in October 2025, will be lead by franchisees Chris and BethAnn Monteith, who have each had successful business careers.
