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Bemis Acquires France-Based Company, Protechnic

Bemis Associates, the 110-year-old adhesives and specialty films company based in Shirley, MA, and design partner to leading outdoor, sportswear, performance, luxury, and lifestyle brands worldwide, has acquired Cernay, France-based manufacturing company Protechnic.

Thule Raises Long-Term Growth Goals

Thule Group raised its long-term growth targets after reporting sales jumped 38 percent on a currency-neutral basis in 2021. The higher growth target also reflects its plan to enter two new categories, car seats and dog transport products. 

SportChek’s Comps Jump 10 Percent In First Quarter

Canadian Tire Corp. reported retail sales at SportChek increased 4.5 percent in the first quarter, and comparable sales were up 10.2 percent over the same period last year. Helly Hansen’s sales were up 24 percent. Canadian Tire’s consolidated comparable sales, excluding petroleum, grew 6.4 percent in the first quarter.

Bollé Brands Appoints Three North American Execs

Bollé Brands Group, Bollé, Serengeti, and Bollé Safety, appointed a vice president, head of specialty sales, e-commerce director, and a senior vice president, finance and operations to support its North American operations.

Trove Appoints CEO

Trove, the specialist in re-commerce, announced that its President, Gayle Tait, has been promoted to CEO effective immediately. Andy Ruben, who has been CEO since he founded the company in 2011, will transition to executive chairman.

Caza Outdoors Appoints GM And Sales Director

Caza Outdoors, LLC appointed industry veteran Phil Dalrymple as GM of Pnuma Outdoors and Heated Core. Rusty Smith, chief programs officer, was promoted to sales director for Pnuma Outdoors and Heated Core, of Caza Outdoors.