Katie Middel joins the company as client success manager, Anna Howard was promoted to account executive and Scotty Peck to account manager and Amazon management.
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Ortovox Promotes Stefan Kohlbauer to CEO
Stefan Kohlbauer’s promotion to CEO follows a transition period during which Martin Riebel, managing director of Schwan-Stabilo Outdoor GmbH, provided interim leadership.
Recall: Black Diamond Vision Harness
Black Diamond has received one report of a well-used waist belt failing, with no reports of injuries or fatalities. While the cause remains under investigation, the company, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled the equipment as a cautionary measure.
Fox Factory Gets Big Sales Lift from Bike Sales, Full Q4 for Marucci Sports
The 33.3 percent increase in Specialty Sports Group sales was primarily related to the inclusion of a full quarter net sales of $41.5 million from Marucci, which the company acquired in November 2023, and a $6.4 million increase in Bike sales.
Urban Outfitters Still Sees Drag from Namesakes Brand; Nuuly Jumps
The Subscription segment, fka Nuuly, saw net sales increase 55.6 percent from adjusted net sales for the prior-year Q4 period, primarily driven by a 53.5 percent increase in average active subscribers in Q4 versus the prior-year quarter.
Crunch Fitness to Open Austin Peay Location this Summer
The 50,000-square-foot fitness facility, operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures LLC, will open its doors this summer.
Angel Martinez Named to the Oofos Board of Directors
The Industry legend joins Oofos Co-Founders Lou Panaccione and Paul Brown on the Oofos board of directors, along with other footwear industry veterans Timothy Davis, Michael Harrison, Suzy Biszantz, Thomas Wolff and John Legere.
Crunch Fitness Inks Master Franchisee Deal for India Market
The company said the Indian development will be led by Nikhil Kakkar, former COO of Gold’s Gym India, and business partner Dr. Umesh Kansal, M.D., CEO of several well-established companies in the fitness industry.
JanSport Finds New Partner to Re-Enter Collegiate Licensing Market
The VF Corporation brand formed a strategic partnership with L2 Brands, a manufacturer of collegiate and destination apparel, to expand its presence on college campuses nationwide this fall.
Camping World Closes Deals on Two Additional Lazydays Locations
The company has closed on the asset and real estate purchase of Lazydays locations in Murfreesboro, TN and Vancouver, WA.
Skechers U.S.A. Opens Concept Store in Milan
Located on a boulevard that receives Milan’s second-highest footfall at 6,900 shoppers per hour, the 294-square-meter store at Corso Buenos Aires 42/9 is described by the company as a re-imagination of mid-century design.
Solo Brands, Inc. Receives NYSE Non-Compliance Letter
Under the NYSE rules, the company’s Class A common stock will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE during a six-month cure period, subject to the company’s compliance with other continued listing requirements.
Oberalp Group Names New Brand Director for Salewa
Nol Gerritse, a Dutch native and U.S. citizen, has held senior positions at Havaianas, Lululemon, Keen, Colgate, and Nike. His appointment is effective May 2.
Authentic Names Licensees for Quiksilver Women’s and Volcom Socks
Authentic has inked a partnership with Velocity Global Brands (Velocity) for Quiksilver women’s apparel and also tapped Majesty Brands to develop, sell and distribute Volcom socks.
Gymshark Appoints First U.S. Chief Commercial Officer
Kim Dolder, general manager of North America, has been promoted to the company’s chief commercial officer working from Gymshark’s New York office. Dolger also becomes Gymshark’s first U.S. Board member.
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