Regional sporting goods retailer acquired by former grocery CEO

Omega Sports has a new owner.



The Greensboro, North Carolina-based sporting goods retailer has been acquired by Craig and Kristin Carlock. Effective immediately, Craig Carlock, former CEO of specialty grocer The Fresh Market, is Omega’s new CEO.



Carlock joined Fresh Market in 1999 as director of marketing, going on to assume positions of increasing responsibility. He served as president and CEO of the chain from 2009 to 2015, during which time it moved from a private to a public company and expanded from a handful of stores to some 168 locations.



"Since moving to Greensboro in 1999, I have been impressed with Omega Sports' outstanding customer service and product offering," said Carlock. “As a result of the founders' leadership, superb store management, dedicated employees and a loyal customer base, Omega Sports is well-positioned for future success. I look forward to continuing the path forward."



Founded in 1978, Omega Sports currently operates 14 stores in North Carolina.