ISA TanTec Reports Sales Organization Changes

Leather manufacturer ISA TanTec on Thursday announced sales structural changes. Ronda de Bie, current director of U.S. sales and product management, will be promoted to senior vice president of sales of the ISA TanTec Group starting October 1, reporting to CEO Uwe Hutzler. She will be responsible for all sales activities globally.

September M&A Roundup: Spy Optic, Bollé, Dick’s, Sportsman’s And More

September was another busy month for M&A in the active lifestyle space. Notable transactions occurred in outdoor eyewear (Bollé Brands acquired Spy Optic), sporting goods retail (Sportsman’s Warehouse acquired eight Field & Stream stores from Dick’s) and recreational vehicle manufacturing (Winnebago acquired Newmar). SGB digs into the important details of each deal.

TackleBar Partners With Riddell To Advance Game Of Football

Riddell has partnered to promote TackleBar Footbal. Riddell’s team of direct sales representatives will help expand awareness and accelerate adoption of TackleBar with coaches and league administrators so more athletes will benefit from the use of the tackling tool.

Wacoal America Names Mitch Kauffman New CEO

Wacoal America Inc., the intimate apparel company that owns the CW-X activewear brand, announced its CEO succession plan. As of today, Bob Vitale announced his retirement and will be stepping down as president effectively handing the reins over to Mitch Kauffman, who was previously the brand’s senior vice president of sales and marketing.