PeopleForBikes announced the addition of Ravi Rajcoomar as its vice president of the organization’s business network. Rajcoomar will serve on the trade association’s senior leadership team and guide the organization in creating an environment where cycling and the bike business grow.
Category: Outdoor
TightSpot Quiver Announces BuckVentures Partnership
TightSpot Quiver announced its new partnership with BuckVentures, a resource for hunting entertainment and education.
Nike Opens Nike Live Store In Eugene
Nike opened its latest small-format Nike Live store in Eugene, OR. Nike by Eugene joins three other Nike Live concepts in Los Angeles, Tokyo and New York.
Salomon’s President Exits
Amer Sports announced that Michael White, president of Salomon, has left the company to “pursue other interests.” An external search has been initiated for a permanent successor.
Gunwerks Makes Hires
Gunwerks, based in Cody, WY, hired Ryan Chalupsky as product development director and Neal Emery as director of brand experience.
Cohere Capital Completes Strategic Growth Investment In CCS
Cohere Capital announced that it has made a strategic growth investment in Portland, OR-based CCS, the online retailer of streetwear and skateboard equipment. The investment will allow CCS to continue to invest in technology-enabled products and service offerings and accelerate its brand growth.
Aqua Lung Appoints Director Of Military & Professional, North America
Aqua Lung announced it has appointed Katie Roberts as Director of Military & Professional, North America.
Bowtech Archery Announces Partnership With BuckVentures
Bowtech Archery announced a new partnership with BuckVentures. BuckVentures is a source of hunting entertainment and education.
Backcountry To Open New Retail Stores Spring 2021
Backcountry announced plans to open brick & mortar retail locations beginning May 2021. The retailer currently has one store adjacent to its fulfillment center in Salt Lake City, UT, and will expand its retail footprint this year with two new stores, the first of which will open in Park City, UT, followed by a location in Boulder, CO.
HanesBrands Names Group President, Global Innerwear
HanesBrands announced that Joe Cavaliere has been named to the newly created role of group president, global innerwear, effective February 8, 2021. Howard Upchurch, group president, innerwear Americas, has announced his retirement.
The 2021 NRF Big Show Chapter Two Goes Virtual
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has moved Chapter Two of its 2021 Big Show from an in-person to a virtual event.
Nike Exits 280,000 Square Feet Of Office Space
Nike is leaving its 280,000-square-foot office space in Sunset Corridor at the Tektronix campus in Beaverton, OR according to a report from the real estate firm JLL Capital Markets.
Stio Announces Key Hires To Support Continued Growth
Stio, headquartered in Jackson Hole, WY, announced new hires to broaden its corporate team and support its growth.
Belk Seeking Out-Of-Court Financial Restructuring
Belk, its major lenders and the private equity firm Sycamore Partners are nearing a deal to restructure the department store’s debt outside of bankruptcy proceedings, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Lululemon Ranks Eighth On Glassdoor’s Best Places To Work List List
Lululemon Athletica was the only company in the active lifestyle space to land in the Top 10 of Glassdoor’s Annual Ranking of the 100 Best Places To Work in the U.S., coming in at No. 8. Other companies in the industry landing on the list include Vans, 36; REI, 48; and Nike, 49.
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