The R.L. Winston Rod Company hired Jay Beebe as sales manager while Tyson Webb takes on the role of Northern Rockies sales representative, covering Montana and Idaho.
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Athleta’s Head of Strategy Joins Sur La Table as President
Sur La Table hired Dan Goldman, who most recently led brand strategy at Gap Inc’s Athleta and Banana Republic banners, as president. Prior to Gap, he held a similar role at The North Face.
NRF Chief Economist to Transition to Senior Economic Advisor
The National Retail Federation announced that Jack Kleinhenz, NRF’s chief economist since 2010, is stepping down to serve in a new capacity as senior economic advisor. NRF Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews ill become NRF’s new chief economist while continuing to lead the research team.
June Retail Sales Top Expectations
Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6 percent in June versus May, the Commerce Department reported, after two consecutive months of spending declines. June’s number topped the 0.2 percent gain economists projected in a FactSet poll.
EXEC: Sports Direct’s Solid Full Year Performance Offset by Other Parent Company Factors
U.K.-based Frasers Group, the parent of Sports Direct, Everlast, and Evans Cycles, among many others, reported a 7.4 percent decline in sales for its fiscal year ended April 27, as continued sales growth from Sports Direct was offset by moves to right-size other sports banners and weakness in its luxury segment.
Report: Western Mountain Resorts Occupancy Turns Positive in June — But There’s a Catch
The most recent monthly Market Briefing data released by DestiMetrics’ parent, Inntopia, reveal a few caveats in the data that create a more mixed evaluation of the results, as fewer rooms available threw off the comparisons from last year.
Recall: Vivi E-Bikes Lithium-ion Batteries Sold with Vivi E-Bikes
About 24,000 36-volt lithium-ion batteries used with Vivi E-bikes are being recalled because the batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Vivi is aware of 14 reports of incidents of batteries overheating, including three reports of fires.
NRF’s Chief Economist Transitions to Senior Economic Advisor
The National Retail Federation announced on Thursday, July 17, that Jack Kleinhenz, NRF’s chief economist since 2010, is stepping down to serve in a new capacity as senior economic advisor. NRF Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews will become NRF’s new chief economist while continuing to lead the research team.
KeyBanc Q2 Footwear Survey Finds Nike, Adidas and Hoka Trending Up
The survey of 1,001 U.S. adults conducted between June 25 and July 7, explored respondents footwear ownership, preferences, spending, and outlook. Among demographics, the Top 2 favorite brands for men and women, in order, were Nike and Adidas.
Canyon Appoints U.S. General Manager
Ben Coates was most recently the president and COO of Revel Bikes. As U.S. General Manager, Coates is expected to accelerate the rollout of the MyCanyon bike customization program.
EXEC: Mips AB Saw U.S. Tariff Changes Put a Damper on Q2 Growth
The Sweden-based maker of helmet protection technologies reported net sales increased just 1 percent to SEK 135 million in the 2025 second quarter, due to currency fluctuations. Organic sales growth was 12 percent, far below the 42 percent organic growth posted in the first quarter.
Yamaha Marine’s Torqeedo Appoints Director of Sales
Mary Jo Reinhart will lead OEM and retail sales across North America for Torqueedo, overseeing key distributor relationships and core business operations for its low-voltage product line. Reinhart began her career at the company in 2011 as a customer service rep.
Turner’s Outdoorsman Appoints President
Rob Zubak brings 35 years of experience to the role. Most recently, he was the company’s chief operating officer. The hunting, Shooting and fishing retailer operates 38 stores across California and Arizona.
Rygr Taps Saks, Backbone and TNF Veteran as Company President
Hlidek replaces Brian Holcombe, who co-founded Rygr in 2016 and assumed the role of president in 2023. The company said Holcombe’s nine-year tenure helped shape the agency’s “strong foundation, culture and client portfolio.”
EXEC: Rivian E-Bike Spin-Off Sees $1 Billion Valuation in Latest Funding Round
Also, Inc., led by company President Chris Yu, the former executive of Specialized bike components, has been leading the skunkworks team for the last few years after joining Rivian in January 2022.
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