Paka Apparel, maker of sustainable clothing using fully traceable alpaca wool from wild-roaming alpaca in Peru, opened its first store in Cusco, Peru.
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Burris Optics Appoints New General Manager
Burris Optics, headquartered in Greeley, CO and part of Beretta Holding S.A., the Italian industrial group, hired Bruno Beccaria as U.S. general manager.
Revolve To Open First Permanent Store In Aspen
The store opening “supports Revolve’s broader strategy to blend online and offline shopping, giving customers more touchpoints” and follows the company’s “successful” pop-up shop the company opened in the same location in December 2023.
Retrospec Recalls Some Beaumont Plus ST Bikes
Retrospec is recalling about 530 Beaumont Plus ST bikes. The front disc brake rotor and brake pads could be misaligned, posing a crash hazard.
Black Diamond Recalls Neve Strap Crampons
The recall involves Neve Strap Crampons and Accessory Kits, Style No. 400073, with date codes 01-2021, 05-2022, 07-2023, 01-2024, and SS1271.
Ammo, Inc.’s Losses Steepen On Sales Declines
Ammo, Inc., the owner of GunBroker.com, reported sales fell 7.5 percent in the fourth quarter and 24.2 percent in the fiscal year ended March 31 with losses widening in both periods.
Numerator: Consumer Confidence Held Steady in May
Consumer confidence was about flat compared to April, with 41 percent of consumers very or somewhat comfortable spending money on discretionary purchases.
Golden Goose Aims for $2 Billion Valuation in IPO
The Italian-based luxury sneaker maker owned by private equity firm Permira, is aiming at a market capitalization of up to €1.86 billion ($2 billion) in its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the Milan bourse.
Coghlan’s Snaps Up Fozzils
The integration of Fozzils’ products into Coghlan’s, maker of camping accessories, will begin immediately, with plans to introduce Coghlan’s branded products by Fall 2024.
Lululemon Financial’s SVP Appointed Figs’ CFO
The medical apparel brand hired Sarah Oughtred, Lululemon’s SVP, financial planning & analysis since 2021, as its chief financial officer.
Crunch Fitness Opens in Kansas
Fitness Ventures LLC, a growing Crunch franchise, operating in over 25 states, owns Crunch Fitness Shawnee, KS.
Planet Fitness Launches Accelerated Share Repurchase Program
Planet Fitness entered into a $280 million accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement with Citibank, N.A.. The company will acquire shares under the Agreement as part of its $500 million share repurchase authorization previously announced.
Super Retail Names New Chair to Replace Sally Pitkin
Super Retail Group, which owns Rebel, Supercheap Auto, BCF and Macpac in Australia, appointed Fonterra executive Judith Swales as its new Board chair replacing Sally Pitkin, who will retire from the Board after the company’s October annual general meeting.
TaylorMade Opens Golf Ball Manufacturing Facility in Korea
TaylorMade Golf opened an expanded golf ball plant facility at TaylorMade Golf Ball Korea, becoming the brand’s third global golf ball plant. The site joins TaylorMade’s facilities in Liberty, SC and Taiwan.
Sig Sauer Names New Chief Marketing Officer
Sig Sauer promoted Robby Johnson to chief marketing officer. Former chief marketing officer and EVP of commercial sales, Tom Taylor, becomes EVP, global brand development. Robby Johnson, the SVP of commercial sales, will now report to CEO Ron Cohen.
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