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.
Former Nike and TNF Exec Nicole Otto Joins Ruggable as CEO
For nearly 17 years, Otto worked for Nike, Inc. ascending through the ranks to run Nike Direct for North America. She was with VF Corporation for over two years as global brand president of The North Face until June 2024.
Summit Golf Brands Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Summit Golf Brands has hired Timothy Moore as chief financial officer, overseeing finances across each SGB’s apparel brands, including B. Draddy, Zero Restriction, Fairway & Greene, and EP New York.
MidwayUSA Foundation Names New Board President
Jon Zinnel will serve as president and replace longstanding president and former Executive Director Dick Leeper. Nancy Bacon will serve as Vice President. Zinnel has served on the Foundation’s Board since 2021, Bacon since 2022.
Scheels to Open Third Store in Wisconsin in 2027
Wauwatosa Scheels will employ 500-plus store associates, the majority of whom will be employee owners hired locally. The store will be the company’s 36th location. A 35th store will open in Fall 2026 in Cedar Park, TX.
Report: Tennis Participation Grew 8 Percent in 2024 to 25.7 Million Players
One in every 12 Americans played tennis in 2024, the highest proportion on record, concluded the USTA based on the partner studies. This exceeds the five-year average ratio of one in 16 Americans.
Report: Golf Participation Sets Record for Diversity in 2024
Among the 28.1 million Americans who played golf on a course in 2024, the most since 2008, 28 percent were female and 25 percent were Black, Asian or Hispanic, both representing the highest proportions ever recorded, according to the NGF.
Pvolve Appoints Head of Medical Affairs
OB/GYN and Longevity Expert, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, joins Pvolve to E\enhance its results-driven method and bridge the gender research gap in women’s health.
