Haney’s return follows the acquisition of Outdoor Voices by New York City-based private equity firm Consortium Brand Partners last June. She was recruited soon after the acquisition, and has been working behind the scenes at OV since last August.
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Chattanooga Shooting Supplies Promotes Three Directors to VP Roles
Adam Crews has been promoted to VP & general manager, Melissa Dubiel has been promoted to VP of purchasing and Derek Fortna has been promoted to VP of marketing & e-commerce.
Dead Air Silencers Names Jared Rehm as Director of Marketing
Jared Rehm spent the last three years at Sellmark, where he reportedly led a transformative overhaul of the marketing department. Prior to Sellmark, he held various roles of increasing responsibility over an 11-year career at Benelli USA, culminating in his appointment as creative director for nearly five years.
Five Iron Golf Partners to Open Locations in Saudi Arabia
In a strategic partnership with Golf Saudi, the first of several venues is expected to open in Riyadh in 2026 and will be designed as one of Five Iron’s flagship locations. Measuring 16,145 square feet, it will be situated on the ground level of the PIF Tower, Riyadh’s tallest building, located in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD).
Compass Diversified Agrees to Extended Forbearance with Lender Group
The parent of the 5.11, Boa and Primaloft brands has entered into a second forbearance agreement with its lender group on July 25, 2025, extending the prior forbearance period until October 24, 2025.
Columbia Sportswear Sues Columbia University
The University and the sportswear company tackled the problem in 2023, Columbia Sportswear said, when it signed an agreement that allowed the University to sell Columbia-emblazoned gear, as long as it also featured some of the University’s indicia (symbols that indicate the school alone), which include a shield, a crown, a “C” design, or Columbia’s lion mascot.
Parent of Oboz and Rip Curl Appoints CFO
KMD Brands, Ltd. appointed Carla Webb-Sear as chief financial officer. She joins the company from Qantas, where she served as chief financial and strategy officer of its Loyalty Division. Webb-Sear will be based at the Group’s global headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.
Polygiene’s Loss Widens in Q2, Blames U.S. Tariffs
Sales in the quarter ended June 30 amounted to SEK 31.9 million ($3.4 mm), down 12.2 percent from SEK 36.4 million a year ago. The loss was SEK 3.13 million, compared to a loss of SEK 1.37 million a year ago.
Scheels to Open Location in Blaine, Minnesota
Scheels announced plans to open a 250,000-square-foot store in Blaine, MN, in spring 2028. The location will be the company’s second location in the Twin Cities metro, joining Eden Prairie, and sixth in the state.
Xtech Secures Equity Investment from Eli Manning
Manning wore Xtech Protective Equipment across the final five years of his NFL career, and his industry expertise and first-hand knowledge of Xtech are expected to offer significant value as the company reaches new markets, particularly the youth football market, where player safety is a major concern.
Rouvy Acquires Bkrool Indoor Cycling Platform
Czech-based indoor cycling platform Rouvy reached an agreement to acquire Spain-based competitor Bkrool. The acquisition will support Rouvy’s expansion with Bkrool having a strong presence in Spain (and Spanish-speaking countries), France and Denmark. Bkrool will continue as a standalone brand within The Rouvy Group.
Backcountry Acquires Local Utah Outdoor Value Retailer Level Nine Sports
The deal is expected to benefit Level Nine Sports’ e-commerce capabilities and physical retail experience while providing a wider range of cost-conscious outdoor goods to Backcountry customers.
Deckers Brands Nominates Former Starbucks and Hyatt CFO to Board
Grismer brings over 35 years of financial leadership experience at major global consumer companies. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Krispy Kreme and has recently served as Chair of the Board of Directors of Panera Brands.
Arena Appoints Chief Brand Officer
After a career at McKinsey and Nike, Mark Pinger joined Arena in 2016 as general manager for the U.S. market. He has been promoted to chief brand officer, effective October 1.
Pvolve Inks Four New Franchise Deals; Furthers U.S. Expansion
Continuing its nationwide expansion, Pvolve will introduce six franchise studios across Highlands Ranch, CO; Atlanta’s North Perimeter, GA; Granger, IN; and Richmond, VA, strengthening its presence in key markets.
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