The new Board members include Toby O’Rourke, President & CEO, Kampgrounds of America, Inc.; Douglas Craven, Natural Resources Director, Little Traverse Bay Bands of the Odawa Indians; Wayne Hubbard, Host and Producer, Urban American Outdoors; and Ronnie Green, Professional Angler and Host of A Fishing Story.
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Yeti Appoints J. Magnus Welander and Arne Arens to Board
The appointments of Welander and Arens will increase the size of Yeti’s Board to 10 members, nine of whom are independent, and are said to “reflect to represent the company’s ongoing Board refreshment efforts, focused on further aligning director experience and skillsets with Yeti’s strategy and future opportunities.”
Camping World Closes on Acquisition of Lazydays Elkhart
The deal is the fourth closed with the Lazydays RV dealer since February 20. The company announced in November 2024 that it was acquiring seven Lazydays locations from Lazydays Holdings, Inc.
Rad Power Bikes Appoints New CEO after Phil Molyneux’s Departure
The company has appointed former Bartell Drugs CEO Kathi Lentzsch as its new chief executive officer, closing the loop after the surprising departure of former CEO Phil Molyneux.
Tailored Brands, Inc. Appoints Two New Board Members
The omnichannel specialty retailer of menswear, appointed Julie B. Rosen and Lewis L. Bird, III, as members of its Board of Directors, effective March 2025. Rosen and Bird collectively bring nearly seven decades of retail and business experience to their roles.
OR and Surf Expo Parent Swings to Q4 Profit on 5.2 Percent Revenue Growth
The Q4 increase was reportedly driven primarily by $6.1 million in organic revenue growth and $4.8 million in revenue from acquisitions, offset by scheduling adjustments of $3.7 million and prior-year revenue of $1.9 million related to discontinued events that were not contributing to profitability.
EXEC: Are Canadians Boycotting Western U.S. Ski Destinations?
The impact of tariffs and a trade war with Canada may be having an effect on the season as data suggests Canadians may have changed their travel plans in a protest response to the implementation of Trump’s tariffs and threats of annexation.
Fossil Group Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Randy Greben will oversee Fossil Group’s global financial strategy, focusing on leading the organization’s financial turnaround and business transformation. He replaces interim CFO Andrew Skobe, effective March 17.
Perfect Moment Appoints Former Timberland Exec as General Counsel
Kristine Marvin previously served as vice president and general counsel at Timberland, where she oversaw its corporate governance, brand protection, trade compliance, and risk management.
Duluth Trading Sees Q4 Results Hurt by Retail Stores, Fulfillment Issues
Direct-to-consumer net sales increased by 0.4 percent to $172.9 million compared to the prior-year fourth quarter driven by greater penetration of mobile. Retail store net sales decreased by 6.9 percent to $68.4 million.
Sam Sato Sets Retirement from Duluth Trading Company CEO Role
During the transition period through April 25, Stephen L. Schlecht, the company’s chairman of the Board, founder and former CEO, will assume day-to-day leadership of the company with Sato’s assistance.
EXEC: New Kohl’s CEO Kicks Off Turnaround Effort; Sees Private Label as Key
Asked about the balance between private label and national brands by an analyst, new CEO Ashley Buchanan emphasized that the customer will ultimately determine the mix, with a focus on delivering quality and value.
NMMA 2024 Boating Report Finds Boat Owner Median Age is Now 60 Years Old
From January to December 2024, new powerboat retail unit sales fell by 9.1 percent, totaling 231,576 units, a significant year-over-year decline influenced by economic pressures and fluctuating consumer confidence.
Perfect Moment Gets NYSE American Approval on Listing Compliance Plan
The plan reportedly details the company’s strategy to regain compliance with continued listing standards for stockholders’ equity by June 11, 2026.
Solo Brands Adds Certified Turnaround Professional to Board
Peter Laurinaitis received a BS in Accounting from the University of Central Florida, an MSA in Accounting from the University of Central Florida (UCF) and an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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