The retailer’s Board of Directors determined that the unsolicited and non-binding proposal from Arkhouse Management Co. LP and Brigade Capital Management, LP does not constitute a basis to enter into a non-disclosure agreement.
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Primary Arms Government Hires East Coast Field Sales Manager
Kris Mancha, the new field sales manager for its Eastern U.S. region, was in the U.S. Army Infantry for seven years. More recently, he worked in sales in custom-engineered metal components and tactical gear industries.
Promountings Acquires Aqua Training Bag
The boxing fitness equipment designer and manufacture has acquired the water-filled training bag brand.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Appoints Chief Retail Officer
Craig McNair brings strong leadership experience in the outdoor specialty retail space, having worked in key roles at Academy Sports + Outdoors and Cabela’s, Inc., where he was responsible for large regions of stores.
Converse Debuts Chuck 70 De Luxe Squared with Swarovski Crystals
Featuring more than 1,300 individual Swarovski crystals on each pair, the Chuck 70 De Luxe Squared will debut globally on February 1.
Inov8 Athlete Jack Scott Smashes 268-Mile Spine Race Record
Scott wore one pair of Inov8’s Trailfly G 270 V2 running shoes for the 268-mile race.
Rapala VMC Appoints New Regional Sales Manager
Mike Baumgartner got his feet wet in the fishing business by working at Scheels as a fish and hunt sales associate while in college. Later, he joined Pure Fishing as a key account manager.
Pickleball Kingdom Opening in Tampa
The expansion marks another milestone in the company’s commitment to bring pickleball directly to consumers. Steve Poborka is the local franchisee for the Tampa club.
RV Industry Association Promotes Atkins to VP Finance
Since 2019, Wayne Atkins has directed the day-to-day operations of the Association’s Finance team and managed the financial operation of the business entities across the RVIA, Go RVing, and the RV Technical Institute.
Imperial Headwear Hires National Sales Director, Golf
Montanye joined Imperial after fifteen years with Adidas Golf, where, for seven years, he was the Eastern U.S. regional manager.
Eastside Golf Closes Seed Funding Round Led by EP Golf Ventures
EP Golf Ventures is an investment partnership between the PGA of America and Elysian Park Ventures, the private investment arm affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers ownership group.
Hyperice Casts Wider Net Defending Massage Gun Patent, Files 16 More Suits
The company filed 16 additional lawsuits in Federal Court against Sharper Image, HoMedics, Ekrin Athletics, and more than a dozen others, including retailers CVS, Costco, Walgreens, and Kohl’s, related to the sale of percussive massage guns.
Vail Resorts Adjusts Guidance After Rough Start to Season
Season-to-date total skier visits were down 16.2 percent through January 7, compared to the prior-year STD period through January 8, 2023. Season-to-date total lift ticket revenue, including an allocated portion of season pass revenue for each applicable period, was up 2.6 percent.
BRP Inc. Merges Powersports and Marine Segments, Appoints New Leadership
The parent of the Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo and Lynx power sports brands has combined its Powersports and Marine organizational structures aiming at maximizing efficiencies and operational excellence, and appointed current execs to new leadership roles.
Digital Brands Group Switches Gears, Plans to Open 5 Retail Stores
The curator of “digital first” luxury lifestyle brands plans to open 50 retail stores over the next several years, funded by its internal free cash flow.
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