Pickleball Kingdom Expanding to Spokane, WA
The new location will be owned and operated by Shane Martin and Mei-Lynne Statler, two passionate advocates for the sport.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Names Business Planning Division Manager
Monica Arroyave leads efforts to create, communicate and align Marine Business Unit strategic objectives across the organization. Previously, she worked for Michelin NA as a global sales and marketing executive.
Garmin Beats Q2 Plan with Boost from Fitness and Marine Segments
Garmin sales grew 14 percent in the quarter to $1.51 billion from $1.32 billion a year ago, supported by gains of 28 percent in its Fitness segment and 26 percent at its Marine segment.
Report: U.S. Consumer Confidence Shows Slight Uptick in July
Data released July 30, showed that The Conference Board’s gauge for July increased to 100.3 from a downwardly revised 97.8 in June. Based on consumers’ assessment of today’s business and labor market conditions, The Conference Board’s Present Situation Index declined to 133.6 from 135.3 last month.
EXEC: Big 5 SG Suspends Dividend as Q2 Comps Fall 10 Percent and Losses Widen
Second quarter results were said to be consistent with the retailer’s guidance range, as “customers continue to feel the ongoing and cumulative impact of inflationary pressures on their discretionary spending.”
Rocky Brands Trims Q2 Loss as Sales Slip 1.6 Percent
Rocky Brands Inc. reduced its loss in the second quarter ended June 30 with the aid of higher gross margins and lower expenses. Sales in the period were down 1.6 percent, but grew 6.1 percent adjusted for the divestiture of the Servus brand.
TruGolf Links Inks First Regional Development Franchise Deal
The deal with Central New Jersey entrepreneur Nicholas “Nick” Reimondo spans from Bucks County, PA, into Central and Northern New Jersey. The agreement includes the rights to open 40 locations.
PickleRage Hires New VP of Franchise Development
The company added Eric O’Connor to its leadership team as VP of franchise development in an effort to strengthen the brand’s expansion efforts and streamline systems for franchisees.
Report: Wildfires Increasingly Disrupt Camping Plans
With over one hundred wildfires burning across Oregon alone and several air quality advisories issued, officials have closed almost 50 of the state’s most popular hiking and camping sites disrupting the camping and outdoor industries for the foreseeable future.
JD Sports Warehouse Workers in England Face Job Cuts
“Around 200 workers” are impacted, as one staff member said that the consultation period should be concluded by September 6. JD Sports’ nearby distribution center in Rochdale (Kingsway), England, is not affected.
Rip-It Sports Hires First Chief Marketing Officer
Amy Craven was formerly the director of brand and global advertising for American Airlines. Her appointment follows Janelle Anderson’s recent naming as Rip-It Sports’ new CEO in April.
Brooks Running Shares Q2 Performance Metrics
Double-digit growth in its Wholesale and DTC channels drove a 15 percent year-over-year increase compared to the 2023 Q2 period.
Brooks Running Appoints New President & COO and New EMEA Chief
Brooks Running promoted Matt Dodge to president and chief operating officer, effective August 1, and hired Josh Vaughan, former EMEA general manager for Icebreaker and Smartwool, to fill Dodge’s former role in Europe.
Omega Capital Closes Investment in New Fund
The strategy for Fund II is expected to largely follow that of Fund I, investing $3 million to $10 million in growth equity or buyout transactions in Oklahoma and surrounding states in healthcare, outdoor products and aviation.
Qurate Hires Head Merchant for QVC U.S. Unit
Mara Sirhal will report to Mike Fitzharris, president of QVC US. Most recently, she was the chief merchant and brand officer for Saks Off 5th.
