Among other changes, André Hawaux, COO, is retiring while Lauren Hobart, formerly head of marketing, becomes president.
Keri Jones, formerly at Target, will join the company as EVP and chief merchant.
Category: Outdoor
Red Paddle Co. Kicks Off 2017 Summer Demo Tour
The inflatable stand up paddleboard brand is taking its boards on a 42-stop road trip that begins on May 12, 2017 in Seattle.
G-Form Adds To Athlete Roster
Kevin Peraza and Colton Walker join a star-studded BMX roster that includes 2016 Rio Gold Medalists Connor Fields and 10 time X-Games medalist Kevin Robinson.
Canada Goose Adds Director
John Davison is currently the chief financial officer and executive vice president of Four Seasons Holdings.
Canada Goose Opens Two International Flagship Stores
Continuing its global expansion, Canada Goose Holdings Inc. will open two flagship stores this fall, in London and Chicago. At the same time, the company announced the expansion of its e-commerce channel to seven European markets.
Vista Outdoor’s Q2 Earnings Tumble
Vista Outdoor Inc. reported a steep decline in profits in the second quarter ended March 31 due to an “unprecedented decline” in demand for firearms and ammunition and a number of restructuring initiatives. Revenues were down 5 percent.
Paddlesports Retailer Continues To Gain Momentum
The event will utilize the standard format of an opening on-water demo at Willow Island Pond followed by three days at the Alliant Energy center.
Smartwool Names Scott Bowers As VP Of Sales
Bowers will oversee all global wholesale, retail and e-commerce sales efforts for the brand.
Cocona Says Court Denies Columbia’s Lawsuit Transfer Motion In U.S. Patent Case
Cocona Inc. announced that The United States District Court for the District of Colorado issued an Order denying Columbia Sportswear’s Motion to Transfer the lawsuit that Cocona filed against Columbia for violating U.S. Patent No. 8,945,287 B2.
Smartwool Hires New European Sales Team
The company’s new European sales team will be led by Smartwool EMEA Brand & Sales Director Genevieve Peterson.
Crocs Exceeds Guidance For Q1 Revenues
“We turned in solid first-quarter results by delivering improved product, launching a new and engaging marketing campaign, and realizing early benefits from the operational improvements that we’ve been focused on, said CEO Gregg Ribatt during a conference call.
Iconix Brands Struggles To Revive Growth
Iconix Brand Group reported a double-digit decline in licensing revenues, pulled down by steep drops at Starter, Danskin and Ocean Pacific.
Conservation Alliance Makes Grants To Defend Public Lands
The grants, totaling $35,000, come from the new Public Lands Defense Fund, created by the organization to preserve and defend the integrity of our public lands system.
Hydro Flask Adds To Leadership Team
The producer of insulated stainless steel flasks added two new directors and a corporate social responsibility manager.
Crocs Cuts Outlook Amid Store Closures
Crocs Inc. reported sales and gross margins came ahead of guidance in the first quarter while it ramped up its store-closing initiatives.
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