Wofford College Appoints New Director of Athletics
Scott Kull is the deputy athletics director for external affairs and executive director of the University of North Carolina Charlotte Athletics Foundation and will join Wofford on April 1, 2024.
Anytime Fitness Parent Boasts Double-Digit Revenue Growth in 2023
Across SEB’s portfolio of brands, combined franchise sales grew by more than 500 units worldwide, including 284 new non-U.S. locations and systemwide revenues were up 12.3 percent in 2022.
Rep Fitness Strengthens Global Footprint with New Japan Distributor
The company has partnered with Uchinogym as its distributor in Japan empower commercial gyms, home gyms, and more with exclusive access to Rep’s product line.
Pickleball Kingdom Expanding to the Windy City
A series of indoor pickleball clubs across Chicago, spearheaded by GTOne Management Group, which is led by industry veterans Abhilash and Rama.
Baseline Fitness LLC Acquired by Private Investment Firm
The Planet Fitness franchisee, which has 100 locations under its umbrella, was acquired by Mayfair Capital Partners, a division of Oxford Financial Group, Ltd.
Mossberg Adds New Premiere Distribution Partner
O.F. Mossberg & Sons, America’s oldest family-owned and operated firearms manufacturer, said that Orion Wholesale has grown into a premiere firearms distributor with a commitment to customer service, competitive pricing and timely deliveries.
Marmot, Coleman Parent Sets Board Refresh
Bridget Ryan Berman Will Succeed Robert Steele as Chair; James Keane Elected to Board of Directors
Shred. Expands Global Distribution
Shred. entered into strategic partnerships with ILP Inc. in Japan, Helia Trade in the Czech Republic, 4Seasons Sports in Poland, and The Group Distribution in Italy, expanding the brand’s global distribution network.
New Balance Hits $6.5 Billion in 2023; Nearly Doubles Sales Since 2020
The company delivered double-digit record growth in every global market in 2023, reaching $6.5 billion in annual sales, a 23 percent increase from 2022.
Veldskoen Shoes Founders Re-Acquire Brand from Mark Cuban, Ashton Kutcher
Veldskoen Shoes opened a U.S. headquarters in Atlanta to expand the business stateside. The initiative comes after the founding families re-acquired the brand in late 2023.
National Golf Course Owners Association appoints new Board Member
The NGCOA recently selected Bobby Jones Links Founding Partner Whitney Crouse to serve on its Board of Directors. He has spent over three decades developing, building and managing golf properties.
Sturm, Ruger Sees Inventory Levels Grow as Distributor Inventory Decreases
Sales of new products, which include only major new products that were introduced in the past two years, represented 23 percent of firearm sales in 2023 14 percent of sales in 2022.
Idea Ranch Promotes Three Employees to Account Supervisors
Idea Ranch, the advertising, PR and consumer insights company serving the outdoor industry, promoted Kevin Waggoner, Dillon Jones and Katie Murphy to Account Supervisors.
Planet Fitness Q4 Profits Grow as Revenue Inches Up Amid Executive Moves
Franchise segment revenue increased 13.9 percent and Corporate-Owned Stores segment revenue increased 15.9 percent, while Equipment segment revenue decreased 25.5 percent, netting 1.4 percent growth for the quarter.
Planet Fitness Chief Financial Officer to Retire
The news comes a day after Planet Fitness reported to the SEC that former CEO and 20-year company veteran Chris Rondeau resigned from the company’s Board of Directors over job cuts and authority provided the interim CEO.
