Walmart Will Conduct 3:1 Stock Split
Shares to be issued in the stock split will be payable after market close on February 23, for shareholders of record at the close of business on February 22. Shareholders will receive a distribution of two additional shares of common stock for each share held.
Nordstrom Plans Two New Rack Locations in North Carolina
The new stores will be located in Raleigh and Matthews. The 32,000-square-foot Raleigh store will be located in Triangle Town Place open in fall 2024, while the 25,000-square-foot Matthews store outside Charlotte is expected to open in spring 2025.
EY Survey: CEOs are Displaying Newfound Resilience and Confidence
Global CEOs are optimistic about their ability to drive revenue growth and profitability in 2024 despite global economic headwinds, according to the latest EY CEO Outlook Pulse survey.
Canyon Bicycles Appoints Chief Technology Officer
Chad Manuell was named chief technology officer and joined Canyon’s executive leadership team. He is responsible for driving innovation and ensuring the development and delivery of products to achieve the company’s long-term objectives.
Big Agnes Awards CDMC Sales Agency of the Year
Rob Cairns, Joni Collett and Drew Robinson received the credit for the award for “outstanding performance in the Western Canadian territory.”
SIA Appoints New Board Chair; Adds Four Board Members
Burton’s VP of Global Supply Chain, Rachel Grogan-Cook, is the new chair of the SIA Board of Directors, and the trade association added four new directors: Erik Anderson from Salomon, Danica Carey from Seirus, Jennifer McVey from Nidecker Group, and Shane Wallace from Dakine.
66°North Appoints CCO; Hires North America and EMEA Sales Chiefs
Jeppe Møller will take on the role of chief commercial officer after consulting with the brand in 2023. Justin Warren has joined the team as sales director for North America and Mike Massoulier Eriksen has been appointed head of sales EMEA.
Triple Eight Distribution Acquires Certain Pro-Tec Brand Assets
The combination of Pro-Tec to its existing brand portfolio, including Triple Eight, 187 Killer Pads, Eightball, Wipeout, and 80six, enables Triple Eight to deliver a broader breadth and depth of protective gear to the global action sports market.
Pacific Cycle Recalls Ascend Cabrillo and Minaret E-Bikes
Following reports of the electric bikes’ lithium-ion batteries overheating while charging, Pacific Cycle recalled the Ascend Cabrillo and Minaret electric bikes.
Airstream Appoints Vice President of Sales
GM of the Travel Trailer division, Bryan Melton, an outdoor and bike industry veteran, will assume his new role as VP of sales for the Travel Trailer and Touring Coach divisions immediately, replacing Justin Humphreys.
NSSF Concludes a Record SHOT Show
More than 55,400 industry professionals attended the four-day event with more than 2,600 companies exhibiting.
Insulated Jackets From KUIU for Brisk Winter Days
With much of the U.S. getting hit with frigid temperatures, KUIU introduced the brand’s latest down-insulated jackets for the cold/wet winter months ahead.
Ronnie Fieg for Diemme Cornaro
Ronnie Fieg, owner-operator of Kith, renewed his partnership with Diemme, to update the Cornaro in Kith’s Winter 2023 Palette.
Fenix Outdoor International Appoints New CTO
The parent company of the Fjällräven, Royal Robbins, Hanwag, and Tierra brands promoted Head of Brands Business Tech and Deputy CTO Eefje Jacques to CTO, effective April 1. Current company CIO Jan Lindmark will retire on that date.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Adds Indie Board Director
Steve Becker is the new independent member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. He will serve as a member of the Board’s Nominating and Governance Committee.
