John Larson, a member of the company’s Board of Directors, has been appointed interim president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Larson succeeds Chris Metz who is stepping down.
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Report: Camping Reservation Cancellations and No-Shows Decreased in 2024
Still, the percentage of campers who canceled two-plus days ahead of time in 2024 was 25.8 percent, a decrease of 3.3 percent from 2023. Only 6.9 percent of campers canceled with less than two days’ notice in 2024, a decrease of 3.8 percent from 2023.
Tenaya Inks U.S. Distribution Deal
The manufacturer of performance climbing shoes, has signed an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Liberty Mountain aimed at streamlining operations and delivering quick product turnaround times to retailers and climbing gyms while making the brand more accessible to outdoor enthusiasts nationwide.
Costa Sunglasses Names Global VP of Marketing
Robbie LaBelle joins the company from Sports Research, where he was vice president of Marketing. Before that, he worked for over a decade at Nike in various brand marketing leadership roles and for nearly eight years at Apple/Beats by Dre, creating campaigns and brand marketing strategies.
Recall: Black Diamond Recon LT Avalanche Beacon
This voluntary recall is due to the possible corrosion of the metal contact causing the device to malfunction or turn off, potentially hindering avalanche rescue efforts and increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Recall: Johnson Health Tech Matrix Training Cycles
This voluntary recall is in cooperation with the CPSC. The training cycle’s adjustable seat could unexpectedly lower when in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
NSSF Elects Two to NSSF Board of Governors
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), has elected industry executive Thomas DeBolt and firearms business owner Jacquelyn Clark to the NSSF Board of Governors.
Recall: Umarex T4E TR50 Air Pistols
This voluntarily recall (No.25-119) is in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission. The CO2 cartridge could be unintentionally ejected with force from the handle, posing an impact hazard.
SDS Arms Appoints New Distributor
SDS Arms has partnered with Country Wide Sports as a distributor of all five firearm brands under the SDS Arms umbrella.
Katadyn Group Names Two Outdoor Vets to North American Leadership Team
Katadyn Group expanded its North American leadership team with the addition of Brook Hopper as director of marketing for North America and Jeff Pratt as director of sales for North America.
Recall: AFTCO Youth Solitude Jackets with Drawstrings
American Fishing Tackle Company sold roughly 820 jackets online at aftco.com and fishing, camping and outdoor equipment stores nationwide. The drawstring in the hood of the recalled jackets could get caught on objects and cause death or serious injury to children due to a strangulation hazard.
Recall: Trek Electra Navigator Go! and Ace Spade Go! Ebikes
Specific bolts attaching the rear fender to the bikes do not contain a threadlocker and could loosen during shipping or while riding, causing the fenders to rotate under the rear wheel, causing consumers to lose control and falling.
Recall: Setsmart LoGest Climbing Ropes Due to Fall Hazard
Setsmart LLC, based in Brooklyn, NY, has voluntarily recalled (No. 25-130) the LoGest Climbing Ropes with Carabiners and Climbing Ropes with Heavy-Duty Metal Hooks in cooperation with the CPSC.
Digital Brands Prices Secondary Public Offering of Common Stock
Before deducting the placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses, the gross proceeds from the offering are expected to be $7.5 million.
Steve Madden Board of Directors Approves Deal to Acquire Kurt Geiger
Steve Madden has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based Kurt Geiger from a group led by international private equity firm Cinven for an enterprise value of approximately £289 million in cash.
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