Mountainsmith Opens New Headquarters In Golden, CO

Mountainsmith, the Golden, CO-based company and manufacturer of gear for the outdoor enthusiast, opened its new headquarters in downtown Golden where its offices, sales, product design, and showroom-style retail space are located.

Canada Goose Makes Two Key Executive Appointments

Canada Goose Holdings, Inc announced two key executive appointments with Carrie Baker as President, Canada Goose and Ana Mihaljevic assuming the dual role of president, North America and EVP, sales operations and planning.

Fanatics Plans New Distribution Operations In Maryland

Fanatics is opening a new 500,000-square-foot distribution center in Aberdeen, MD. The East Coast location creates 135 full-time jobs, enhances its existing distribution capabilities with access to overnight delivery to one-third of its U.S. customer base, and is convenient to the Port of Baltimore and BWI airport to ship globally.

X-Pac Fabrics Hires Sales Manager

Dimension-Polyant, the sailcloth producer and manufacturer of X-Pac 100 percent waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags, has hired Jonathan Mersereau as sales manager for X-Pac.

Decathlon Suspends Operations In Russia Over Public Outcry

Decathlon, the largest global sporting goods chain based in France, said it is suspending activities in Russia due to challenges securing supplies. The retailer had faced criticism for remaining open during the war Russia continues to wage against Ukraine.

Vuori Announces International Launch

Southern California-inspired activewear brand Vuori launched in the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Australia, and Canada, marking the company’s global rollout announced late last year.

Macy’s Appoints Two Board Members

Macy’s Inc. announced the appointment of Marie Chandoha, former president and chief executive officer of Charles Schwab Investment Management, and Jill Granoff, managing partner of Eurazeo and chief executive officer of Eurazeo’s Brands division, to its board of directors.

Cocona Labs Names Chief Product Officer

Cocona Labs has hired Wes Burgess as its Chief Product Officer. Burgess steps into the role after working with Cocona Labs for nearly ten years and, most recently, as vice president, sales, engineering and business development.

Lululemon Q4 EPS Beats Guidance

Lululemon Athletica, Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis rose 30 percent in the fourth quarter ended January 30 as comparable sales increased 22 percent. Earnings came in above updated guidance provided on January 10.

New Balance Officially Opens Methuen Factory

New Balance, on Monday, officially opened its new athletic footwear factory in Methuen, MA. The 80,000-square-foot facility, which underwent a $20 million renovation, began production in January 2022.

Boardriders’ Debt Ratings Downgraded

Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Boardriders, Inc.’s debt ratings due to continued cash outflows in part driven by investments to support its business transformation, weak credit metrics and near-term debt maturities.