USTA CEO To Step Down In March

USTA CEO and Executive Director Michael Dowse will step down from his position effective March 2022. Dowse was named USTA CEO and Executive Director in October 2019 after six years as president of Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

Kohl’s Debt Ratings Upgraded

Moody’s Investors Service changed Kohl’s Corporation’s outlook to stable from negative due to its improved credit metrics and improved profitability.

Vail Resorts To Acquire Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Vail Resorts, Inc. announced it had agreed to purchase Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania from Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Inc. As a part of the acquisition, Vail Resorts will also acquire Hidden Valley Resort and the operations of Laurel Mountain Ski Area.

NPD: U.S. Cycling Market Year-Over-Year Gains Moderate

In the 12 months ending October 2021, the U.S cycling market grew its revenue by only 3 percent compared to the prior year, to just over $8.4 billion, according to NPD Retail Tracking data. In the year-ago period, sales grew 45 percent.

SIMA Appoints Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) announced the appointment of industry marketing veteran Vipe Desai as executive director effective immediately.

Solo Brands Q3 Sales Surge 138 Percent

Solo Brands, the parent of Solo Stove and other outdoor brands, reported adjusted earnings climbed 39.7 percent in the third quarter ended September 30 on a 138.3 percent revenue gain.

Bedrock Manufacturing Company Appoints CEO

Bedrock Manufacturing Company (BMC) the parent of Shinola and Filson, has named Awenate Cobbina as CEO effective January 1, 2022. The appointment represents an expanded leadership role for Cobbina at BMC, where he currently serves as a member of its Board and runs investing and philanthropic activities for the company’s largest investor.