Camber Outdoors has announced its lineup of events during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018 in Denver, CO. The events are focused on advancing the active-outdoor industries through convening and conversations on equity, inclusion and intersectionality.
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Fisher + Baker Hires East Coast Sales Representation
Fisher + Baker, the maker of fashionable menswear and outdoor lifestyle apparel, signed Jon and Tiffany Kalupa of the Avalon Group as the company’s East Coast sales representation.
North Face Endurance Challenge Series Commits To Reusable Cups
The North Face announced a commitment to eliminate disposable cups for its Endurance Challenge Series events. Hydrapak has been named as the official hydration sponsor of the series and will provide reusable Hydrapak Speedcups to runners.
K-Swiss Promotes Mike Miringoff To VP Of Sales
K-Swiss announced the promotion of Mike Miringoff to VP of sales for the Americas region. Miringoff joined K-Swiss in October of 2016 as global director of tennis.
DPS Appoints VP of Global Sales & North American Sales Director
Salt Lake City, UT-based ski manufacturer DPS has added sports industry veterans Sergio Kiehl and Steve Kropf to the brand’s internal sales team. Kiehl has been appointed vice president of global sales, and Kropf has been appointed North American sales director.
RECALL: Ortovox 3+ Avalanche Beacons
Ortovox is launching a precautionary recall of 3+ avalanche beacons running software version 2.1, no matter what color. This is due to a very rarely occurring software error that can cause a disruption of the transmission function, potentially prolonging the search process.
Yuba Opens New Distribution Center In France
Yuba Bikes is expanding distribution throughout France and Europe with the establishment of a new distribution center, Cargo Bike Distribution SAS, near Annecy, France.
Technogym Sales Increase 6.1 Percent In Q1
Technogym, a Cesena, Italy-based fitness equipment company, reported revenue for the first quarter of €124.7 million (US$147.9 million), up 6.1 percent compared to the same period a year ago. At constant exchange rates, Technogym’s Q1 revenue increased 12 percent year over year.
April Retail Sales Up 2.8 Percent YOY
April retail sales increased 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted over March and 2.8 percent year-over-year as consumers continued to spend, the National Retail Federation said Tuesday. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants.
Vibram Finished Goods Appoints New Sales Agency For New England Territory
Vibram announced the company’s new sales distribution partnership with Matt McClain. McClain will represent Vibram Finished Goods in Vibram’s New England territory.
Clarus Corp. To Expand In Utah
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) in Utah announced Clarus Corporation, parent company of Black Diamond Equipment, will expand in Utah over the next eight years, adding up to 147 high-paying jobs, $8.9 million in new state revenue and $40 million in capital investment.
NSGA Offers Store Audits For Members
NSGA said Matt Nurre, president of Chicago-based Retail Design Source will speak at the NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit and will offer three personalized store audits in partnership with NSGA.
Academy Sports To Open New Store In Columbus
Academy, Ltd. (d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors), announced that it will open a new store in Columbus, GA, next month.
HanesBrands Hires Jon Ram To Lead Global Activewear Business
Jonathan Ram, 50, will join Hanes to lead the company’s global activewear businesses, including Champion, as group president, global activewear, effective May 21. Ram joins Hanes from New Balance Athletics, Inc., where he served as executive vice president North America.
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