Vista Outdoor, Inc. named Jordan Judd as president of Simms Fishing Products, effective August 1. He joins Simms from Salomon North America, where he was president and general manager since early 2020.
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Shimano Launches Curado 200 M Reel For Power Fishing
Shimano North America Fishing reported adding to its Curado line of low-profile baitcasting reels with the Curado 200 M, which will debut at the upcoming ICAST Show, Booth #2144, in Orlando, FL. Curado 200 M inherits Shimano’s latest reel technologies for power fishing. “We are thrilled to introduce the Curado 200 M reel to our passionate community […]
G. Loomis Introduces NRX+ Inshore Saltwater Rods
G. Loomis, the conventional and fly fishing rod manufacturer, will showcase its NRX+ Inshore rod series at the upcoming ICAST 2023 trade show, Booth #523. “We are thrilled to bring the NRX+ Inshore rod series to the market,” said Blaine Anderson, saltwater product marketing manager for G.Loomis. “We have a storied history of producing top-quality fishing […]
Skechers Partners with Pickleball England
Skechers continues to invest heavily in its sponsorship of pickleball events and was recently named the official footwear sponsor of the 2023 English Open and the English Nationals’ pickleball tournaments.
Nike Extends Contract with Inter Milan
Inter Milan announced it extended its contract with kit supplier Nike. The collaboration started in 1998. Nike will continue designing match and training kits for Inter Milan’s men’s, women’s and youth teams, including lifestyle collections.
U.S. Ski Mountaineering Association Names Executive Director
The U.S. Ski Mountaineering Association (USSMA or USA Skimo) named Anthony Armstrong to the newly-created executive director position, responsible for leading the association and as it prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Arc’Teryx Opens First Store in Sydney
Arc’teryx opened its first store in Sydney, Australia, at the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping center.
June UK Indoor Retail Foot Traffic Down as Weather Pushes Shoppers Outside
The British Retail Consortium reported that June retail foot traffic (footfall) was down versus the comp period last year as the hot weather meant that people opted to enjoy the outdoors rather than spend time shopping inside.
Coats Launches New Footwear Division
Coats Group Plc created a new footwear division, Coats Footwear, after acquiring Texon and Rhenoflex in 2022.
NRF Sees Imports Building Toward August Peak Amid Labor Disruptions
The NRF said that despite a tentative contract agreement reached at West Coast ports, retailers are closely following labor disputes at the ports in Western Canada and a potential teamsters strike against United Parcel Service (UPS).
Camping World Holdings Acquires Wyoming RV Dealer
Camping World Holdings, Inc. is poised to acquire Sonny’s RVs in Casper, WY. The transaction will close in the fourth quarter of 2023, increasing the company’s RV locations in the state to two.
Hi Mountain Seasonings Appoints Assistant GM
Hi Mountain Seasonings promoted Brian Tucker to assistant general manager, effective immediately, reporting to company President and CEO Hans Hummel.
Hydro Flask Segment Sales Down in Q1 at Parent Company on Lower Club Sales
The Home & Outdoor segment decrease was said to be driven by a decline in the insulated beverage category and lower houseware sales due to a reduction in club channel programs and the impact of the Bed, Bath & Beyond bankruptcy.
GSM Outdoors Acquires D&J Plastics and Big Bite Baits
GSM Outdoors reported it acquired D&J Plastics and Big Bite Baits. The company did not disclose the terms of the deal.
Big Rock Sports Names VP Sales, Dealer Channel and New VP Merchandising
Big Rock Sports promoted Brad McNutt to VP of sales, dealer channel, and Ryan Link to VP of merchandising.
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