Boyd expanded its efforts in 2024 by acquiring Munich Composites, a German carbon rim manufacturer, further strengthening Boyd Cycling’s global footprint.
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Hawke Optics Adds New NW Regional Sales Manager
Ryan Holt is from Utah, has a stronghold for outdoor activities, and will support sales efforts in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana and Utah.
Eotech Opens Engineering Tech Center in Idaho
Officially opened on February 26, 2025, this 4,200 square-foot facility provides R&D, engineering design and sustainment, testing, and prototyping for all product categories.
Golftec Opens Franchise Location in Northwest San Antonio
Franchise Owner and Center Manager Ryan Cummings leads the operation having spent over 23 years serving the San Antonio, TX, golf community.
Rural King Opens its Fifth Alabama Store in Saraland
The store carries a wide range of outdoor lifestyle and work brands, including Ariat, Browning, Carhartt, Columbia, Frogg Toggs, Henry Rifles, Huk Apparel, Keen Utility, Plano, Realtree, Remington, Under Armour, and Wolverine.
United Legwear & Apparel Taps Tony Lucia as President of ULAC Europe BV
ULAC is the licensee and core operating partner for all men’s Hurley apparel categories. The company is also a Puma NA joint venture partner, has distribution partnerships with Scotch & Soda and Ted Baker and maintains licensed brands including Skechers, Van Heusen, DKNY, Champion, Arrow, and Weatherproof.
Ross Stores Opens 19 New U.S. Locations
The company believes Ross can grow to 2,900 locations and DD’s Discounts can become a chain of 700 stores given consumers’ ongoing focus on value and convenience.
NRF Sees Import Cargo Levels Continuing to Rise Among Tariff Uncertainty
Imports from all trading partners could also be affected by a new fee the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is considering that would levy a fee between $1 million and $1.5 million each time a Chinese-built ship docks at a U.S. port.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Sees February Y/Y Retail Sales Growing But Moderating
The Sporting Goods, Hobby, Music & Book Stores segment increased 3.6 percent year-over-year, up from 2.8 percent y/y growth in January. Clothing, Footwear and Accessories Stores were up 3.8 percent in February, half the trend in January.
Big Peach Running Sets to Open New Gainesville, Georgia Store
Alex and Stephanie (Fe) Rodriguez previously opened Big Peach stores in Dawsonville and Cumming, Georgia, respectively, and will now own and operate the Gainesville, GA.
Sierra Bullets Hires Marketing Manager, Operations
Colby Adamek will elevate Sierra Bullets’ visibility as marketing manager and strengthen its relationship with hunters, professional shooters and enthusiasts.
Wolverine Worldwide Transitions International Business to Brand Chiefs
The move will result in the elimination of the International Group president role, which has been held by Isabel Soriano since June 2021. The company and Soriano have agreed that her employment would end on March 3, 2026.
Nemo Bolsters Sales Representation in Eastern Canada
Escala Sales & Marketing’s represents outdoor brands to specialty retailers in Eastern Canada, including Patagonia, JetBoil and Sea to Summit.
Lacrosse Unlimited Expands Nationwide Footprint
The newly added stores in Illinois, Georgia, Colorado, and Florida represent the emergence of the sport in these markets and Lacrosse Unlimited’s support to grow the sport in each demographic.
Black Diamond Equipment Opens New Seattle Flagship Store
The Black Diamond flagship store offers the entire BD assortment of merchandise, including technical climbing gear and backcountry ski equipment to performance apparel and accessories, partnering with local ski shops Evo and Cripple Creek Backcountry for gear maintenance services.
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