EVent Fabrics Names Marketing and Branding Manager 

EVent Fabrics hired Shannon Walton as marketing and branding manager. Previously, Walton represented industry brands as a partner with The Walton Works agency and as a PR and marketing manager for Schoeller Textil, Inc., USA, for ten years.

Selle Royal Group Appoints New U.S. Based Sales Managers

Two dedicated OE (original equipment) sales managers, already part of the Selle Royal Group team, Chris Ballard and Patrick Gore, were appointed as territory managers for the H2 (Highway 2) saddle brand to drive growth in its OEM Business in North America.

Skratch Labs Opens New European Headquarters and Distribution Facility

Skratch Labs, based in Boulder, CO, expanded its distribution network to Europe to serve endurance sports retailers and establish Skratch’s DTC online sales capabilities through its new European domain. Skratch Labs tapped industry veteran Sebastian Eckmann as managing director to lead European operations.

X-Vision Optics Partners with Two New Rep Groups

X-Vision Optics reported that this collaboration “marks a milestone for the company as it seeks to broaden its market presence and enhance accessibility in all 50 States to its diverse range of night vision and thermal optics solutions.”

AnyCreek Secures $1.8 Million in Funding

AnyCreek, the Memphis, TN-based guided fishing and hunting experiences company, announced the completion of a $1.8 million seed funding round, brining total funding since its launch in 2022 to $3.3 million.

Orion Wholesale Promotes Nicholson to VP of Sales

Matt Nicholson is now responsible for sales team leadership, expanding new sales territories, developing new distribution channels and contributing to the company’s marketing and business strategies, reporting to CEO Brent Taylor.

Heckler & Koch Hires Sales Manager

Heckler & Koch welcomed back John Harrison as sales manager. Most recently, Harrison was the director of sales and marketing at PTR Industries, LLC, from 2017 to 2023. ·

Piper Sandler Bolsters Consumer Equity Research Team

Anna Andreeva will join the New York office and is responsible for footwear, softlines and global brand analysis. Andreeva began her career in equity research at J.P. Morgan, where she was part of the number one-ranked Institutional Investor team covering specialty retail.