Malibu Boats Inc. announced that it has closed the acquisition of Maverick Boat Group Inc.
Category: Outdoor
RECALL: Ozone 500 Density Bicycles Sold At Academy Sports
About 6,000 Ozone 500 Density Bicycles are being recalled. The item was sold exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Spyder To Expand Into Footwear
Spyder, which is is owned by Authentic Brands Group (ABG), has partnered with Footwear Unlimited, to support the brand’s launch into footwear.
Wolverine WorldWide Names President, Global E-Commerce
Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced the appointment of Matt Blonder as its new president, global e-commerce. Most recently, he was global head of digital at Reebok, a division of Adidas.
Emerald Acquires PlumRiver
Emerald Holding Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of PlumRiver LLC, a provider of software-as-a-service technology through its Elastic Suite solution. The acquisition is expected to complement Emerald’s portfolio of show brands including Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo, among others.
IHEA-USA Names Executive Director
The IHEA-USA (International Hunter Education Association—USA) announced that Alex Baer has been promoted to executive director effective January 1, 2021.
Marine Marketers Of America Announce 2021 Leadership Team
Marine Marketers of America announced the election of new officers and the appointment of new board members for 2021.
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints President, Global Operations Group
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced the appointment of Jim Zwiers as president, global operations group, responsible for portfolio-wide sourcing, logistics, distribution, customer service, and information technology. Zwiers succeeds Mike Jeppesen, who is retiring after more than 33 years in the footwear industry.
Filson Taps Former CEO Of Woolrich As CEO
Filson, the outdoor outfitter and apparel manufacturer based in Seattle, announced that Paolo Corinaldesi has been named as chief executive officer. Corinaldesi is the sixth CEO in the brand’s 124-year history.
NSGA 2021 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit Moves Dates
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) has moved the dates of its 2021 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit to September 26 to 28, 2021 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, FL. The event was initially scheduled for May 16 to 18.
Maine Sport Outfitters To Open Third Location
Maine Sport Outfitters plans to open a store in Rockland, ME. The retailer currently operates locations in Rockport and Camden.
CODI Declares Fourth Quarter 2020 Distributions
Compass Diversified (CODI) declared a quarterly cash distribution of 36 cents per share on the company’s common shares. Said Elias Sabo, CEO of CODI, “As we enter 2021, our capital allocation strategy, unique permanent capital structure, active management style and diverse group of subsidiaries will continue to differentiate CODI.”
Macy’s Names Chief Merchandising Officer
Macy’s Inc. announced that Nata Dvir has been named chief merchandising officer of the Macy’s brand, effective February 1, 2021. She currently serves as Macy’s senior vice president and general business manager for Beauty and Center Core merchandise.
REI’s CEO Sends Year-End Note To Co-Op Members
In a year-end letter to co-op members entitled, “Grateful for Our Community in a Year Like No Other,” Eric Artz, REI Co-op CEO and president, reflected on the accomplishments of the company. He also noted that while the past year had its challenges, it was also one of “profound clarity, focus and learning.”
Riton Optics Names Brand Manager
Riton Optics, based in Tucson, AZ, announced Eric Hickman as its new brand manager.
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