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Yamaha Marine’s Torqeedo Appoints Director of Sales

Mary Jo Reinhart will lead OEM and retail sales across North America for Torqueedo, overseeing key distributor relationships and core business operations for its low-voltage product line. Reinhart began her career at the company in 2011 as a customer service rep.

Turner’s Outdoorsman Appoints President

Rob Zubak brings 35 years of experience to the role. Most recently, he was the company’s chief operating officer. The hunting, Shooting and fishing retailer operates 38 stores across California and Arizona.

Rygr Taps Saks, Backbone and TNF Veteran as Company President

Hlidek replaces Brian Holcombe, who co-founded Rygr in 2016 and assumed the role of president in 2023. The company said Holcombe’s nine-year tenure helped shape the agency’s “strong foundation, culture and client portfolio.”

Winnebago Industries to Undergo Additional Iowa Layoffs

Winnebago Industries will lay off an additional 121 employees at its Iowa facilities in Charles City and Waverly. The RV manufacturer plans to consolidate those operations into its Forest City and Lake Mills facilities.

Survey: Potential Tariffs and Inflation Jump-Started BTS Shopping

“Consumers are being mindful of the potential impacts of tariffs and inflation on back-to-school items, and have turned to early shopping, discount stores and summer sales for savings on school essentials.” — Katherine Cullen, VP of Industry and Consumer Insights, National Retail Federation

SGB Executive

EXEC: Mips AB Saw U.S. Tariff Changes Put a Damper on Q2 Growth

The Sweden-based maker of helmet protection technologies reported net sales increased just 1 percent to SEK 135 million in the 2025 second quarter, due to currency fluctuations. Organic sales growth was 12 percent, far below the 42 percent organic growth posted in the first quarter.