Tom Finley has been with the Game and Fish Commission for 33 years and is the agency’s deputy director. Following a brief transition period, he will assume the director position.
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EXEC: Footwear ASPs Continue to Decline Coming Out of Yue Yuen Factories in H1
Yue Yuen reportedly saw the volume of shoes it shipped to brands in the U.S. and Europe increase nearly 10 percent in the first half period ended June 30 (H1), but revenues for those pairs only increased 1.3 percent as average selling prices (ASP) declined 7.8 percent for the period.

NRF: U.S. Not Likely Headed Into Recession, but Jobs Market Slowdown Possible
NRF’s chief economist believes the U.S. economy has dodged a recession, but is on the cusp of nailing a long-awaited soft landing with a simultaneous cooling of growth and inflation. However, the jobs pictures seems to be another story.

Sierra and Barnes Names Digital Marketing Specialist
Dale Evans will lead a new digital-first marketing strategy and connect the Sierra and Barnes brands with core and new audiences.

NSSF: NICS Background Checks Ramp Up Heading into Election, Duck Season
August 2024 marks the 61st consecutive month that the data exceeded one million adjusted background checks in a single month. The 8.3 percent August gain in background checks is a sequential increase from the July positive 4.0 percent trend.

Delta Cycle Recalls Ceiling Hoists with Straps Due to Injury Hazard
This recall involves ceiling hoists with straps, model number RS2300. The company lists the model number only on the product packaging. Delta Cycle sold about 25,000 of its ceiling hoists in the U.S. and 3400 in Canada from February 2017 through July 2024.

Gymshark Hires Chief People Officer
Keane worked for over 11 years at the luxury etailer Farfetch in various roles, including chief people officer from 2018 to 2024. Gymshark also announced it plans to open its first store outside the UK this year at the UAE’s Dubai Mall as part of its global omnichannel growth.

5.11 Appoints New CFO
Bryan Jones will take on the role of chief financial officer effective October 7. On that date, current CFO, Jim McGinty, will phase into retirement while remaining involved in the company for the balance of 2024, taking on a consultatory role for 2025 with a planned exit by the start of 2026.

EXEC: Genesco CEO and CFO Share Journeys, Schuh and J&M Details from Q2
Although Q2 results were better than expected, the company continues to retain a cautious view and, as such, reiterated its most recent full-year EPS outlook of 60 cents to $1.00 per share. The soft guidance sent shares lower for the day.

EXEC: VF Details Supreme Contribution to Corporate Picture
For the fiscal 2024 year-end, the Supreme discontinued operations accounted for $538.9 million of revenue, $324.9 million in gross profit, $109.9 million in operating income, and 13 cents per diluted share during VF’s 2024 fiscal year.

EXEC: American Outdoor Brands Stymied by Q1 Shooting Sports Weakness
New products reportedly “performed well” across several brands in both the Shooting Sports and Outdoor Lifestyle categories, helping to offset declines and deliver net sales in the quarter.
Journeys Parent Narrows Q2 Loss as Sales Tick Up; Raises FY Guidance
Genesco, Inc. now expects total sales to decrease 1 percent to 2 percent for the year, versus prior expectations for a total sales decrease of 2 percent to 3 percent.

Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Names Business Planning Director
Andrea Tetto began her career at Yamaha in 2022 as the Marine Business Planning Division manager, overseeing and transforming the Marine Business Planning functions with data-driven insights and direction to stakeholders across the marine segment.

TriStar Arms Names National Sales Manager
Mathew Rogers will work directly with management to identify underdeveloped markets and create new sales channels to fuel grand growth.

BRP, Inc. Sees Revenues and Profits Tank in Fiscal Q2 Period
The parent company of the Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo and Lynx power sports brands reported consolidated revenues decreased by $936.1 million, or 33.7 percent, to $1.84 billion for the fiscal second quarter.