Francesca Edwardson reportedly informed the company that she had independently decided not to stand for re-election to the company’s Board of Directors at its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
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Winnebago Industries Cuts FY Guidance Despite Fiscal Q2 Sales and Earnings Beat
The company saw its only positives in the second quarter ended March 1 coming out of the Marine segment where net revenues were up year-over-year, said to be primarily due to unit volume, partially offset by a reduction in ASP per unit related to product mix.

Far Bank Enterprises Taps Red Kulper as Brand Portfolio Marketing Director
Kulper comes to Far Bank after a decade with Shimano North America Fishing where he led marketing and brand and product lifecycle promotion for Shimano, G. Loomis, PowerPro, and Jackall.

Pure Hockey Expands Nationwide Footprint with Acquisition of Off The Bench
This strategic move marks Pure Hockey’s first entry into Nebraska and underscores the company’s commitment to serving the needs of hockey players across the U.S. and continued growth trajectory. Pure Hockey also operates a network of 81 retail locations across 30 states nationwide.

Doug Palladini Named President and CEO of Carter’s, Inc.
Palladini brings over three decades of senior leadership experience with an emphasis on brand and direct-to-consumer strategies. The former global brand president of Vans serves on the Board of Directors of Skull Candy, Inc. and Stance.

Ski-Doo Parent Sharply Narrows Fiscal Q4 Net Loss Despite 20 Percent Revenue Decline
BRP Inc. was still dealing with softer demand in the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter, but the decline in revenues was also exacerbated the company’s objective to reduce network inventory.

PickleRage to Open First South Carolina Member Club
The 40,195-square-foot club in North Charleston will include 13 temperature-controlled indoor CushionX courts, a pro shop with equipment and apparel, advanced tech solutions for booking court times and check-ins, programs, lessons, and clinics.

Foot Locker, Inc. Promotes Frank Bracken to Company President
The current EVP and chief commercial officer was named company president, effective immediately. He will continue to report to company CEO Mary Dillon. He joined Foot Locker in 2010 and has held several senior leadership roles of increasing responsibility across the company.

Jetty to Open Second Surf Shop on New Jersey Coast
Following the success of the Jetty flagship store in Manahawkin, NJ, which opened in 2022, the upcoming retail space in Pier Village will offer consumers the brand’s full apparel collection for men, women and kids.

RVIA: February RV Shipments Rose 6.0 Percent
RVIA said Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 9.9 percent from last February with 29,642 shipments. Motorhomes finished the month down 20.1 percent year-over-year with 3,229 units.

Psycho Bunny Reopens Renovated Montreal Eaton Centre Store
Located in the downtown core of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the renovated store showcases the brand’s latest collections, including its core classics and new sports capsules.

Surftech Taps Industry Veteran Andy Barnett for General Manager Role
Barnett brings over 10 years of experience from his previous roles at Lost Surfboards, where he initially served as CFO before transitioning to general manager.

Salomon Appoints Nike Vet as Global Brand Creative Director
As Global Creative Director at Salomon, At the core of all Align product is its insole technologyacross all consumer touchpoints, platforms, channels, and regions.

Summit Golf Brands Honors Salesperson of the Year
Paige Golibart operates out of The Bungalow, SGB’s showroom in Jupiter, FL. She represents three of the company’s apparel brands on Florida’s East Coast — B. Draddy, Zero Restriction and Fairway & Greene.

U.S. Consumer Confidence Down Again in March as Forward Outlook Crashes
The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions, decreased 3.6 points to 134.5, a solid score, but the Expectations Index, measuring a six-month outlook, fell to 65.2, the lowest level in 12 years.