SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Gatorz Eyewear Hires New Head of Marketing
The performance eyewear manufacturer, appointed industry veteran Scott Sorensen as head of marketing, overseeing consumer and product marketing strategies, strengthening the brand’s positioning and executing growth initiatives.
Hydrow Hires Chief Experience Officer; Names Cino CMO
The connected rowing brand hired Craig Tello as chief experience officer, while Diana Cino was promoted to chief marketing officer.
GroupeStahl Names Chief Revenue Officer
GroupeSTAHL, the heat printing technology company, promoted Josh Ellsworth to the position of chief revenue officer. He has worked for the company since 1999.
Picklemall Signs Lease For First Greater Chicago Location
Picklemall leased a 46,000-square-foot lease in Vernon Hills, IL, a suburb north of Chicago, to serve as a flagship location for the company’s indoor pickleball concept.
RIA’s Runchella Rebrands to The RIA Summit
The Running Industry Association (RIA) announced it rebranded its annual member event to The RIA Summit, to take place from April 29 to May 2, 2024, at the Union Station Hotel in St. Louis, MO.
Rally House Opens Stores in Des Moines, Little Rock Markets
Rally House announced its newest storefronts in the Des Moines metro area in Altoona, IA and a second Little Rock, AR location. Both are Rally House Outlet stores.
Sacks Parente Golf Appoints Golf Industry Vet as COO
The company hired golf industry veteran Scott White as chief operating officer with the primary responsibility of overseeing the company’s day-to-day business operations.
Hyosung Textiles Adds to Global Marketing Team
The company hired outdoor industry professional Laura Nilo as its U.S. marketing manager, West Coast, and marketing strategist Christiane Rauch as a senior consultant in Northern Europe for Hyosung Spandex.
Rally House Opens in Little Rock
Rally House opened its second location in Little Rock, AR.
Walmart Names VP, Walmart GoLocal
Walmart hired Rina Hurst as vice president of Walmart GoLocal, the retailer’s delivery service platform. Hurst joins Walmart from Shipt, where she was chief business officer.
Alo Yoga Opens at Hudson Yards
Alo Yoga opened a store at Hudson Yards, its sixth in New York City and 59th in the U.S. The company reported plans earlier this year to open over 100 stores by 2024, including its first stores in London and Paris.
Accell Group Appoints New CEO and New Chair of Supervisory Board
The company appointed Tjeerd Jegen as CEO and chair of the Management Board, effective November 1, and has also appointed former Adidas CEO Kasper Rørsted as chair of the Supervisory Board, effective October 1.
Hoka Opens First London Flagship
Hoka, owned by Deckers Brands, opened its first retail store in Europe at Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden in London. The 1,750-square-foot space at 2-3 James Street sells the brand’s full line of footwear, apparel and accessories.
Puma SE CEO Sees Return to Growth in the U.S. in 2024
In an interview Friday with Euro am Sonntag, the news outlet, Puma CEO Arne Freundt said he expected Puma to return to double-digit growth in China this year and return to growth in the U.S. in 2024.
Pentland Brands Appoints SVPs for Speedo, Ellesse and Canterbury
Pentland Brands appointed Simon Breckon as SVP for Speedo, Jack Richardson as SVP for Ellesse, Kickers and Mitre, and Luke Doddrell as SVP for Canterbury.
