WFSGI Makes Emma Zwiebler’s CEO Appointment Permanent
Zwiebler joined the WFSGI six years ago where she previously held the position of VP for Strategic and External Affairs. Zwiebler is a Trustee of the charity Switch the Play Foundation. She was appointed as interim CEO on November 1, 2023.
Deloitte: Summer Travel Stays the Course Amid Pricing Pressures
As costs takeoff, shifting demographics and desire to stretch dollars are likely changing how Americans travel. In its new report, Vacations Pass the Value Test: 2024 Deloitte Summer Travel Survey, Deloitte examines the trends and preferences that could shape the upcoming summer travel season.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens First Ohio Store, Expands Footprint to 19 States
The Zanesville, OH is roughly 54,000 square feet, marking the third store the retailer has opened in 2024. Academy plans to expand its retail footprint by opening 15-to-17 stores in its fiscal 2024 year, with 160-to-180 new stores over the next five years.
Macy’s, Inc. Narrows Full Year Guidance Range After Solid Start to Year
Macy’s nameplate go-forward business comparable sales were down 1.3 percent on an owned basis and flat on an owned-plus-licensed-plus-marketplace basis. First 50 locations comps were up 3.3 percent on an owned basis and up 3.4 percent on an owned-plus-licensed basis.
Amer Sports Easily Beats Q1 Guidance on Lift from Arc’Teryx, DTC and Asia
First quarter revenue increased 13 percent to $1.2 billion led by a 44 percent increase in the Technical Apparel segment and Asia. Outdoor Performance revenue increased in Greater China, Asia Pacific, and EMEA, offset by a decline in the Americas.
Fieldsheer Hires New Director of Products
Karin Trevino’s career spans almost 25 years, working across multiple business functions in the apparel, swimwear and furniture industries as a designer, co-owner, consultant, and operator.
USTA Names Former NFL Exec as CFO
Kevin Flaherty is responsible for “leading the financial management strategy for the USTA and will be instrumental in developing and executing financial and operational strategies, metrics and control systems to optimize the organization’s assets and promote the growth of tennis.
Trugolf Appoints Doug Bybee as Chief Revenue Officer
Doug Bybee join the company from Srixon and Cleveland Golf, where he was reportedly the team leader for regional and strategic channels.
Royal Robbins Adds New Indie Sales Agencies in Three Key Territories
Venture West Sales is the new agency for the West Coast territory, while Round Lake Sales covers the Western Great Lakes territory and Kevin Brew Sales lead sales efforts in the Mid-Atlantic.
Kent Outdoors Divests Kona Bikes to Founders-Led Group
The company successfully closed on selling Kona Bikes to a group led by Kona’s original founders, Dan Gerhard and Jake Heilbron. Kent acquired the bike brand with the Bote brand in early 2022.
Sports Endeavors Acquires NJ-Based Soccer Specialty Retailer
The parent of Soccer.com completed the acquisition of regional soccer specialty retailer Ewing Sports based in New Jersey.
Xponential Fitness Founder Resigns from CEO Post After Board Action
Founder Anthony Geisler resigned as CEO of Xponential. The company’s Board of Directors removed Geisler from his duties and suspended him indefinitely as CEO, effective April 13, 2024.
SeaWide Marine Distribution Opens New Distribution Center
The company said the new 520,000-square-foot space is strategically located to enhance SeaWide’s distribution capabilities while maximizing service levels for its customers and suppliers.
Kizik Opens Two New Retail Locations
Hands-free footwear brand opens new store in Mall of America and King of Prussia as part of its brick-and-mortar retail expansion strategy.
America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act Passes U.S. Senate
America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act includes funding for fish habitat restoration, pollution reduction in the Chesapeake Bay, invasive species management, and the protection of traditional tackle.
