Troy Barbell and Fitness, the maker of free weight and fitness accessories, appointed Robert Quast as its new VP of sales and marketing.
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REI Co-Op To Open Store in Boca Raton, FL
REI Co-op will open a new store in Boca Raton, FL, in fall 2020. The new 23,000-square-foot store will be located at the Uptown Boca lifestyle center, at the southwest corner of Glades Road and 95th Avenue South in west Boca Raton.

Payless ShoeSource’s New Team Looks To Return To U.S. Retailing
Payless ShoeSource announced that it has emerged from bankruptcy proceedings, appointed a new executive management team, and plans to re-open stores in the U.S.

Nick Sargent Unpacks SIA’s Ambitious 2020 Goals
Snowsports Industries America (SIA) is preparing for one of the busiest years in the trade association’s history. With so much new activity brewing, and on the cusp of Outdoor + Snow Show later this month, SGB Executive checked in with SIA President Nick Sargent, who dished on what the organization has accomplished in recent years and its priorities moving forward.

Michael Avenatti, Facing Nike Trial, Arrested In California
Michael Avenatti, the celebrity lawyer accused of extorting Nike for up to $25 million, was arrested Tuesday evening while appearing before the State Bar Court in Los Angeles. A Los Angeles judged ruled Wednesday that he will remain in jail after prosecutors alleged he continued to commit financial crimes while out on bail.

Smith & Wesson Parent, American Outdoor Brands, Replaces CEO
American Outdoor Brands Corp. said James Debney has been replaced as president and chief executive officer and as a director of the company, following the determination by the board of directors that he “engaged in conduct inconsistent with a non-financial company policy.”

Vans Opens Indoor Skate Park In Brooklyn
Vans opened a new indoor park, Skate Space 198, in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, NY.

Canadian Tire Appoints CFO And New Leader Of Banking Unit
Canadian Tire Corporation Limited announced two senior executive appointments: Gregory Craig as executive vice-president and chief financial officer (CFO), CTC; and Mahes Wickramasinghe as president, Canadian Tire Financial Services (CTFS) and president and CEO, Canadian Tire Bank.

Sportsman’s Warehouse Announces Three New Store Locations
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. announced plans to open new stores in Parker, CO, Brentwood, CA, and Corona, CA, this year.

SOG Founder Spencer Frazer Announces Retirement
Studies and Observations Group (SOG) this week announced the retirement of Spencer Frazer, who founded the company in 1986.
Industry Groups Welcome Phase One Trade Deal Signing
A number of retail and industry groups – including OIA, NRF, FDRA, AAFA and RILA – welcomed the signing of the phase one trade deal between the United States and China. Many renewed calls for the administration to promptly conclude a phase two deal to lift all punitive tariffs.
Rates Keep Rising At Western Mountain Resorts
Generous snowfall and good slope conditions throughout most of the U.S. western resorts along with less than ideal conditions in other regions is helping to buoy lodging rates even as occupancy figures continue to slip, according to DestiMetrics’ monthly Market Briefing from Inntopia.
Former Fanatics Executive Joins Afterpay
David Katz, most recently senior vice president of product management and design at Fanatics, has joined Afterpay.
PGA Tour Superstore To Open Three Stores This Spring
PGA Tour Superstore said it will open three new stores this spring: East Hanover, NJ, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and Columbus, OH; and is looking to open additional stores later in the year.

Jim Pisani Steps Down As Timberland’s President
VF Corporation announced that Jim Pisani has decided to step down from his role as global brand president, Timberland. He plans to move to the Midwest U.S. to be closer to his family.