Sports equipment

Lightspeed Announces Launch of Lightspeed Scheduling to Enable Golf Courses to Manage and Grow Off-Course Services

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

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With the surging demand for off-course golf activities in recent years, approximately 70% of Lightspeed Golf customers currently have booking needs that extend beyond the golf course.

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With the surging demand for off-course golf activities in recent years, approximately 70% of Lightspeed Golf customers currently have booking needs that extend beyond the golf course.
With its specific focus on off-course booking, Lightspeed Scheduling makes it far easier for courses to offer additional services, market them online, manage reservations and create a seamless experience for staff and customers.
“We are incredibly excited about the official release of Lightspeed Scheduling and for the opportunities it creates for the courses we work with," said David Hope, General Manager, Lightspeed Golf.
Lightspeed Scheduling helps golf operators take and manage bookings for these types of services with software specially designed for golf facilities and configured to their specific needs.

Lightspeed Announces Launch of Lightspeed Scheduling to Enable Golf Courses to Manage and Grow Off-Course Services

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

NGF, Golf, National Golf Foundation, POS, Software, TSX, Speed of light, Cape Kidnappers, Intelligence, Growth, Sports equipment

With the surging demand for off-course golf activities in recent years, approximately 70% of Lightspeed Golf customers currently have booking needs that extend beyond the golf course.

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With the surging demand for off-course golf activities in recent years, approximately 70% of Lightspeed Golf customers currently have booking needs that extend beyond the golf course.
"We are incredibly excited about the official release of Lightspeed Scheduling and for the opportunities it creates for the courses we work with," said David Hope, General Manager, Lightspeed Golf.
We believe the addition of Lightspeed Scheduling to our core Lightspeed Golf platform helps courses do just that, as well as gain an edge over their competition."
Lightspeed Scheduling helps golf operators take and manage bookings for these types of services with software specially designed for golf facilities and configured to their specific needs.

Rapsodo Partners with Titleist to Further Enhance the Premium Member Experience for the Rapsodo MLM2PRO

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

RPT, Golf, Partnership, RCT, Athlete, Pro, MLM, Golf Ball, Sports equipment

Titleist and Rapsodo have partnered to apply the RPT pattern to the #1 ball in golf.

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Titleist and Rapsodo have partnered to apply the RPT pattern to the #1 ball in golf.
Pro V1 and Pro V1x with RPT will enable MLM2PRO™ to measure spin rate and spin axis.
In order to gain access to the spin measurements, users must have a Rapsodo MLM2PRO™ Premium Membership account ($199 annually, included in initial purchase).
“The Pro V1 performance golfers trust on the course is now accurately measured wherever you choose to play with your Rapsodo MLM2PRO.

Footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko Signs With Skechers

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Zinchenko will be competing in the Skechers Razor—an innovative lightweight speed boot designed for players who desire agility, comfort and touch.

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Zinchenko will be competing in the Skechers Razor—an innovative lightweight speed boot designed for players who desire agility, comfort and touch.
As part of a long-term deal with the global footwear brand, Zinchenko will appear in multiplatform marketing campaigns as brand ambassador supporting Skechers Football.
The Skechers Razor (worn by Oleksandr Zinchenko) is a lightweight speed boot with an explosive track-inspired design to maximize acceleration and energy return.
The Skechers Football collection is available now at Skechers websites and select Skechers retail stores in the UK and Europe, as well as select specialty football retailers in the UK, Europe and the United States.

Target Corp Digital Transformation Strategy Report 2023: Accelerators, Incubators, and Other Innovation Programs - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

This report provides insight into Target's tech activities, including its digital transformation strategies, its innovation programs, its technology initiatives, its estimated ICT budget, and its major ICT contracts.

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This report provides insight into Target's tech activities, including its digital transformation strategies, its innovation programs, its technology initiatives, its estimated ICT budget, and its major ICT contracts.
Target Corp (Target) is a retailer of general merchandise and food products.
Target also offers optical, clinics and other amenities, home delivery, photo printing service, rewards, and gift card services.
Target is focusing on empowering its in-store employees with digital tools to serve customers effectively, ensuring customer demand is met.

Lacrosse Unlimited Announces the Appointment of Tim Ellsworth as Chief Revenue Officer

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Friday, January 26, 2024

Lacrosse, Growth, Sports equipment

EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lacrosse Unlimited, the world's largest lacrosse specialty retailer, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tim Ellsworth as the new Chief Revenue Officer. Mr. Ellsworth, a well-regarded figure in the lacrosse community, brings an extensive background and a proven track record of success from his time at Cascade/Maverik Lacrosse and Rudis Sports, where he played a crucial role in driving both companies' growth and innovation.

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EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lacrosse Unlimited, the world's largest lacrosse specialty retailer, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tim Ellsworth as the new Chief Revenue Officer.
"Appointing Tim as Chief Revenue Officer represents a strategic enhancement for Lacrosse Unlimited, aligning perfectly with its mission to deliver top-tier products and services to the lacrosse community."
Appointing Tim as Chief Revenue Officer represents a strategic enhancement for Lacrosse Unlimited, aligning perfectly with its mission to deliver top-tier products and services to the lacrosse community.
With the addition of Tim Ellsworth as Chief Revenue Officer, Lacrosse Unlimited eagerly anticipates a future marked by continued growth and innovation.

Team Novo Nordisk announce exciting collaboration with Ekoï for 2024

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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Team Novo Nordisk athletes will race in Ekoï helmets and eyewear for the coming season.

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Team Novo Nordisk athletes will race in Ekoï helmets and eyewear for the coming season.
"It is exciting for our guys to be racing and training in Ekoï helmets and glasses.
"This partnership aligns with Ekoï's values, as Team Novo Nordisk is the world's first all diabetes professional cycling team which is a cause close to our heart.
Both Ekoï and Team Novo Nordisk share a passion for hard work and pushing the boundaries to achieve success and we look forward to a successful three years working together."

Dr. Craig Farnsworth - "The Putt Doctor" - Endorses Popticals NYDEF® Golf Sunglasses

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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ST. LOUIS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Popticals NYDEF® Golf sunglasses have been endorsed by Dr. Craig Farnsworth, "The Putt Doctor," as a valuable tool for enhancing golfers' visual perception and contributing to enhanced endurance on the golf course.

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ST. LOUIS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Popticals NYDEF® Golf sunglasses have been endorsed by Dr. Craig Farnsworth, "The Putt Doctor," as a valuable tool for enhancing golfers' visual perception and contributing to enhanced endurance on the golf course.
"Popticals NYDEF® Golf sunglasses are designed specifically for golfers and stand out as an essential aid in helping them to read golf courses and maintain their endurance throughout their rounds," Farnsworth said.
In addition to endorsing the sunglasses, Popticals, along with Farnsworth, has created the Popticals NYDEF® Golf Learning Center ( popticals.com/nydefgolf ) to provide golf tips, information on visual awareness and endurance, and insights on how to best utilize Popticals NYDEF® Golf sunglasses.
Concurrent with his endorsement of Popticals NYDEF® Golf Sunglasses, Farnsworth partnered with Popticals to initiate the Popticals NYDEF® Golf Learning Center , a resource where golfers can find tips to enrich their game, information on visual endurance, and insights on how best to utilize Popticals NYDEF® Golf sunglasses to their maximum benefit.

Pure Hockey Expands Footprint with Acquisition of JT's Slap Shot

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Acquisition, Hockey, News, JT, Growth, Sports equipment

URBANDALE, Iowa, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Hockey, a premier destination for hockey equipment, apparel, and accessories, is excited to announce its latest expansion through the acquisition of JT's Slap Shot, located in Urbandale, IA. This strategic move marks Pure Hockey's first entry into Iowa and underscores the company's commitment to serving the needs of hockey players across the United States.

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URBANDALE, Iowa, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Hockey, a premier destination for hockey equipment, apparel, and accessories, is excited to announce its latest expansion through the acquisition of JT's Slap Shot, located in Urbandale, IA.
As a recognized leader in the hockey retail industry, Pure Hockey's acquisition of JT's Slap Shot represents a significant step in the company's continued growth trajectory.
"We are thrilled to welcome JT's Slap Shot into the Pure Hockey family," said David Nectow, CEO of Pure Hockey.
JT's Slap Shot Hockey Shot team goes above and beyond to ensure the hockey buying experience is fun and educational with an expert staff of hockey players.

Sports Diplomacy: Uzbekistan Ambassador Invites UK and Uzbek Cricketers for Talks

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Monday, January 22, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In what has become his trademark style, recently appointed Uzbekistan Ambassador Ravshan Usmanov today continued his high-energy round of get-acquainted meetings with key people in unusual fields by bringing together cricketers from the UK and from his homeland to discuss how their sport serves the bilateral relationship.

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But he has also been inviting spokesmen for more surprising corners of society to discuss their current relationships with Uzbekistan.
A businessman, with an MBA from Warwick University, Mr. Mihliev says cricket is the fastest growing sport in Uzbekistan.
"We have high expectations of the UK helping Uzbek cricket rise quickly to professional levels," he said.
Both Mr. Gaffney and Mr. Mihliev paid credit to Sophie Ibbotson, a UK brand ambassador for the Uzbekistan Tourism Committee, for bringing them together.