Reloading industry leader RCBS, a division of Hodgdon Powder Company, has hired Chris Rodgers as digital & e-commerce senior manager and Joel Hodgdon as the company’s new marketing director, with both hires effective immediately.
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Yamaha U.S. Marine Appoints Outdoor Marketing Division Manager
A 21-year company employee, Scott Higgins now oversees Yamaha Marine advertising, events, tournaments and sponsorships, Yamaha pro staff, and Yamaha Marine dealer education. He succeeds Susan Camp, who retired in August 2024.
Reports: Rad Power Bikes Cut More Headcount in July
This is the sixth round of layoffs that have hit the e-bike startup since 2021.
Peloton and Google Fitbit Ink Multi-Year Content Partnership
As part of the agreement, Fitbit’s U.S., UK, Canada, and Australia Premium Members can access Peloton classes across strength, Pilates, running, boxing, cycling, Barre, and other categories.
Puma Appoints Managing Director for Gulf Cooperation Council States
Johan Kuhlo was promoted to managing director of the GCC, starting September 1. He will oversee the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman and report to Puma CEO Arne Freundt.
Winnebago Makes Transitioning Moves on Executive Leadership Team
Chris West, senior vice president of Winnebago Industries enterprise operations and Barletta Boats, has been named president of the Winnebago Outdoors businesses, replacing Huw Bower who is stepping down at the end of August.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Plans New Distribution Center in Fort Worth, TX
Construction on the facility will begin early this fall with a groundbreaking. The building phase is expected to create more than 800 temporary construction jobs. The facility is expected to open in early 2026.
EXEC: On Posts Strong Q2 but U.S. Growth Slowed by New Atlanta DC Transition Issues
Without the impact of the Atlanta warehouse transition, the company believes it would have been able to deliver sales growth on a global level above its full year guidance and would have seen a stronger D2C share or higher D2C share.
Nordstrom Plans to Open Four New Locations in North Carolina by Spring 2025
In addition to a planned 25,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack store in Morrisville, NC, the retailer will also open three stores in Mooresville, Raleigh and Matthews, NC this fall and next spring.
EXEC: Asics Corp. Gets Big First Half Lift from Yen Depreciation
Net sales for the 2024 first half increased 18.0 percent to ¥342.2 billion, which was said to be due to strong sales in all categories, but the weaker yen had a major positive impact of the first half. Excluding FX currency fluctuations, sales would have increased just 8.7 percent year-over-year.
Escalade Closes Sale of Mexico Facility and Related Assets
The company has consolidated operations into other Escalade facilities in North America. Proceeds from the sale will be used to reduce the company’s higher cost variable rate debt.
Black Diamond to Launch Partner-Run Mountain Shop with Wilderness Exchange
Wilderness Exchange, a purveyor of specialty outdoor gear and clothing for 25 years in downtown Denver, will launch the first partner-run mountain shop in North America with Black Diamond.
On Holding Sees Q2 Profits Surge on Continued Sales Growth Across Regions, Categories
Total net sales amounted to CHF 567.7 million in Q2 2024, an increase of 27.8 percent year-over-year and 29.4 percent growth on a constant-currency basis. Net income margin increased to 5.4 percent of net sales in Q2 from 0.7 percent in Q2 2023.
Scott USA Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Matt Heitmann, who has held leadership roles at Signa Sports United, BMC, Canyon Bicycles, USA Cycling, and Backcountry, brings over 25 years of experience in business management, brand strategy, digital and growth marketing, customer service, e-commerce, and business operations, to the role.
Fanatics Expands Partnership with England’s Football Association
Deal sees Fanatics add product licensing rights to eCommerce, stadium retail and merchandising partnership
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