Red Wing Shoe Company issued a statement confirming that its Vasque outdoor boot brand is being discontinued.
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LeagueApps Secures Additional Equity Investment
Founded in 2010, LeagueApps powers youth and local sports organizations across eight team sports, pro leagues, and teams and supports engagement with parents and coaches.
Galfer Appoints New Global Marketing Director
Guillermo Font is a 20-plus-year marketing and brand development veteran who has worked across various sectors and countries, driving growth and innovation.
L.L.Bean Officially Opens Doors in Enfield, CT
In June, L.L.Bean announced plans to open four new retail stores in 2024, including its first store in Indiana, underscoring its omnichannel growth strategy. Last week, the retailer’s Enfield, CT store officially opened in Brookside Plaza, its third in the state.
Anderson Manufacturing Appoints Director of Marketing
Jennifer Tuttle has over 20 years of experience in the firearms and 2A space. She has previously held marketing roles at Sig Sauer Academy, Silencer Central, and Ballistic Advantage.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Sees Consumers Pull Back Spending In September
Retail sales saw a slight month-over-month drop in September but consumers continued to spend more than last year as interest rates and inflation fell and employment rose, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.
Maine Outdoor Brands Appoints Board President
Maine Outdoor Brands appointed Devin McNeill, CEO and co-founder of Flowfold, as its new board president, succeeding Kay Henry. The organization also added three new members to its board of directors.
Niner Bikes Moves To New Location in Fort Collins
Niner Bikes, owned by parent company United Wheels, is leasing a new office space in Fort Collins, CO to support growth plans.
Outtech Appoints Regional Manager
Outtech hired Geoff Whited as its new regional manager for the independent channel. His territory includes New Mexico, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
Reyhee Group Recalls Droyd Youth Bike Helmets
About 400 Droyd multi-purpose youth helmets have been recalled for failing to comply with the positional stability, retention system, impact, labeling, and certification requirements of the mandatory federal safety regulations for bike helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Rebel Sport’s Parent Appoints Amazon Exec As Director
Super Retail Group, appointed Kate Burleigh, formerly a regional Amazon executive, as a non-executive director, effective November 11.
Reju Launches First Recycling Facility in Germany
Materials recycling company Reju, led by former Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk, with offices in Europe and North America, has opened its Regeneration Hub in Frankfurt, Germany with expected deliveries to begin in 2025.
EXEC: Anta Sports Sees Fila’s China Retail Sales Turn Negative in Q3
The company is the largest shareholder of Arc’teryx, Wilson and Salomon parent Amer Sports, and also runs retail stores in China for the Anta brand, Fila, Descente, Kolon Sport, and Amer Sports.
Nike Moves Tom Peddie Back Into VP/GM of North America Role
Nike, Inc. announced that Tom Peddie will become vice president and general manager of the North America geography, effective October 21. He succeeds Scott Uzzell, who has decided to leave the company.
StockX Hires Chief Marketing Officer
StockX named Nick Karrat as chief marketing officer. Most recently, he was chief marketing officer at Tommy John.
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