Buckle, Inc. reported August comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended August 31 inched up 1.7 percent from comparable store net sales for the year-ago August period.
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EXEC: Dick’s SG Tempers Outlook for H2 on Concerns Over Consumer
The largest sporting goods retailer in the country, which just posted 4.9 percent comp growth in the first half of the year, also has concerns about the consumer. As many others have noted in their earnings calls, DKS is clearly seeing something at the store level.
Staccato Hires Two Leaders in Marketing and Business Development
Staccato the manufacturer of the Staccato 2011 Pistol announced that Jessie Harrison and KC Eusebio joined the company as training director and brand specialist and director of special projects and business development, respectively.
Fossil Group Snags Franco Fogliato as CEO and Board Member
New CEO Franco Fogliato most recently served as president and CEO of Salomon. Before that, he spent eight years working at Columbia Sportswear as CEO of Europe and at Billabong Group and held executive roles at The North Face earlier in his career.
Sacks Parente Golf Re-Brands as Newton Golf: A Sacks Parente Company
The company will now call the original Sacks Parente Golf putter division Newton Gravity within Newton Golf: A Sacks Parente Company, while Newton Motion Shafts will keep its segment name.
Currex and Powerstep Parent Acquired by Private Investment Firm
Bansk Group has acquired Foundation Wellness, the parent company of the Powerstep, Currex, Foot Petals, Flat Socks, Doctor Hoys, and other branded footcare-focused product companies from Gridiron Capital.
Mad Engine Global Adds Three Leaders to C-Suite
The senior team expands with the addition of Angelina Yagudayev as chief merchandising officer, Christine Bettles as chief financial officer and Gina Cappi as chief creative officer.
EXEC: Nordstrom Family Offers Path to Take Namesakes Retailer Private
A real deal to go private is finally on the table at Nordstrom Inc., with family members Erik Nordstrom and Pete Nordstrom at the center of a proposed $3.76 billion deal.
SFIA Appoints New President and CEO as Tom Cove Retires
Todd Smith becomes president and CEO effective October 1. He succeeds Cove, who announced his retirement as president and CEO in early 2024 after leading the organization since 2005.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Names National Sales and Marketing Manager for G3 Boats
Bryan Seti has been named the new national sales and marketing manager for G3 Boats. Heee will continue as GM of Yamaha’s WaterCraft Division.
EXEC: Sportsman’s Warehouse Lowers Outlook as Q2 Hurt by Tight Inventories
Company CEO Paul Stone said they ran inventory too low in the first half of the year and did not invest in the right amount of inventory, particularly in core products and did not invest in the right amount of inventory, particularly in core products.
Youngone Corp. Opens Canadian Office led by SVP Diana Seung
Most recently, Seung was the president of Tentree, an apparel brand based in Vancouver, BC. Before that, she worked for Callaway Golf as GM of North America
C&H Precision Appoints New Marketing Director
In addition to being a Marine Corps veteran, Travis Tipps, gained valuable insights and knowledge working in various roles in the firearms, ammunition and tactical gear industries, including for Daniel Defense, Strategic Armory Corps, Norma and Blue Force Gear
SAR Firearms Appoints Chief Executive Officer
New CEO Tony Sarsilmaz reportedly joins SAR Firearms with over 20 years of leadership, business development, marketing, and growth experience in organizations ranging from startups to large-scale corporations, including over 20 years of service in the U.S. Army.
Allbirds, Inc. Will Execute 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split Today
The Reverse Stock Split is expected to become effective at 5 p.m. EDT today, September 4, 2024, and the company’s Class A Common Stock is expected to begin trading on a post-split basis at the market open on September 5, 2024.
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