Doug Stephens, considered one of the world’s foremost retail industry futurists, and David Mead, a lead presenter with Simon Sinek’s Start With Why organization, will be joining John Venhuizen, the CEO of Ace Hardware Corporation, as part of the IBD Summit series each morning of the expo.
Category: Outdoor
Smartwool Appoints Florida Representation
Outdoor Sports Marketing (OSM) will begin representing Smartwool in all Florida markets effective immediately. The addition of Florida comes after a decade of successful, partnership-based sales and service by OSM in the Southeast Territory (MS, AL, GA, SC, NC, TN, VA).
Jay Berlin To Head Bellacor
Jay Berlin, the former CEO of at Summit Sports Companies and Sportsman’s Guide, has been appointed CEO of lighting and home décor online retailer Bellacor.
TJX Misses On Earnings, Beats On Revenue In Q1
Apparel and home fashions retailer The TJX Cos. Inc. reported net income for the first quarter ended May 5 of $716 million, or $1.13 per share. Adjusted earnings per share were 96 cents, a 17 percent increase over the prior year’s 82 cents per share, but missed analysts’ expectations by 6 cents per share.
Yakima Launches First Ambassador Program
Yakima is launching the company’s first ambassador program, the Yakima RackPack, a select group of athletes and everyday adventurers.
Moncler’s Sales Climb Double-Digits In Q1
Moncler reported sales rose 28 percent at constant-exchange in the first quarter ended March 31.

U.S.-China Trade War ‘On Hold’ … But Should Companies Remain Wary?
The looming trade war with China that dominated headlines all spring and forced U.S. companies to fear heavy tariffs on their imports is now on hold. But is it really?
Former Academy Sports CEO To Head PetSmart
PetSmart Inc. announced the appointment of J.K. Symancyk, the former CEO of Academy Sports + Outdoors, as chief executive officer.
Western Mountain Resorts Sets Winter Revenue Record
The roller coaster winter season at western mountain resorts managed to wrap up with a revenue increase of 1.8 percent over last year as of April 30, according to a season-end summary reported by Inntopia.
Camber Outdoors Announces Pitchfest 2018 Finalists
Camber Outdoors, the active-outdoor industries organization that works to elevate and accelerate women’s leadership and participation in the outdoors, announced the finalists for Pitchfest 2018, which will be held on July 22 in Denver, CO.
Kavu Announces New Hires In Finance And Sales
Outdoor wear maker Kavu has named Steve Skidmore and Jeremy Goodman to the company’s global executive team as chief finance director and international sales director, respectively, effective immediately.

Aisle Talk Week Of May 14
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.

Kayak Maker Hemisphere Design Works Sets Course For Growth
Hemisphere Design Works is the result of a 2017 merger between KL Outdoor and GSC Technologies. The newly formed, 500-employee company is now ramping up production of a wide range of kayaks, pedal boats, human-powered fishing boats and paddling accessories under the Sun Dolphin, Evoke, Future Beach and Swiss Cargo brand names.
Arc’teryx Brings Back Arc’teryx Climbing Academy
The popular outdoor event will be held in the rugged climbing mecca of Squamish, British Columbia, from July 19 – 22, 2018.
Honey Stinger Partners With Holowesko|Citadel
Honey Stinger, the manufacturer of honey-based nutritional products, announced that the company will partner with team Holowesko|Citadel p/b Arapahoe Resources as a nutrition sponsor.