Garmin Acquires Japanese Distributor 

Iiyonet Inc., now a subsidiary of Garmin Japan Ltd., will retain substantially all of its management and continue operations at its current facilities located near Tokyo.

Avalanche Expands Licensing Division

The Salem, MA-based active outdoor apparel company expanded its licensing activity to include kids activewear, sportswear and outerwear, as well as home goods, camping accessories, outdoor electronic accessories, pet accessories and socks.

Vail Resorts Names New Retail Chief

The resort operator has named former Croc’s Inc. executive Greg Sullivan to replace Ketan “Kat” Jobanputra as chief operating officer at its retail and rental business.

Safilo Group Acquires Rest of Lenti

The acquisition bolsters the Italian group’s position in lens manufacturing, where it Group already owns Polaroid and Smith, which offers Chroma Pop technology.