BY BOB JOHNSON Whenever a disaster strikes, it quickly becomes apparent that acts of kindness are not random among those in the bowling business. They are common and they are wrapped in compassion. This was demonstrated once again in late September and early October after the remnants of Hurricane Helene blew through western North Carolina, […]

(Editor’s Note: November is BVL Bowling Month in America. To learn more about the organization, visit bvl.org.) BY BOB JOHNSON Successful fundraising events require dedicated people, and through most of its history, the Bowlers to Veterans Link was supported primarily by local women’s bowling associations which adopted BVL as their official charity. But according to […]

BY BOB JOHNSON The new school year was only a few days old when another senseless shooting brought chills to parents everywhere — but especially those with children attending Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. One such parent is Jillian Edwards, the sales center manager for Stars and Strikes, the bowling entertainment center business owned […]

Bowling will be back in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as the 98th edition rolls through New York City next week, and Go Bowling has a new float premiering in the event. The consumer-facing brand of the International Bowling Campus will unveil “Strikes Again,” a state-of-the-art float that showcases the sport’s enthusiasm and energy. The centerpiece of […]

BY BOB JOHNSON Germany Kent has made countless television appearances, is considered an expert in social media marketing and etiquette, and has authored a series of “Hope Handbooks” for couples, moms, dads, singles, survivors, leaders and others. One of her better-known observations is: “Once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful […]

A bowling center in West Haverstraw, New York, has reopened as Break Point Bowl & Entertainment, offering a laser tag attraction and an arcade with more than 50 games. Massive HDTV screens now are positioned above the pindecks of the 20-lane venue, further enhancing the ambiance. The center also is home to Joey A’s Bar […]

A new 810 Billiards & Bowling location has opened in Vineland, New Jersey. Arcade games, ping pong, darts and shuffleboard are available to patrons in addition to billiards and bowling while they enjoy an array of food-and-beverage offerings. Another New Jersey City — East Brunswick, to be precise — is home to a new Palmeras […]

The 2024 BCA of Florida Annual Membership Event took place at Innisbrook Resort, attracting a good turnout of proprietors and managers between the two hurricanes that hit Florida. Attendees enjoyed two days of networking, education and even a little golf. The association’s Top Hat Award winners: • Proprietor of the Year — Vinny Luccisano, Aloma […]

Bowling manufacturers were among the first at the door as movie theater owners began seeking new revenue streams, and now comes word that eight of the top theater chains in North America are planning to invest a combined $2.2 billion over the next three years to revamp their venues, many with entertainment offerings beyond movies. […]