Carbitex Strengthens Global Team With New Hires
Filippo Sartor was hired as VP of global sales and Sam Gardner as VP of engineering and operations to better serve strategic brand partners, achieve forecasted growth in the short and long term and expand global market presence.
Polaris Elevates Side-By-Side with 2025 Full-Size Ranger Lineup
Polaris brings back Ranger Crew XP 1000 Waterfowl Edition and announces Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Texas Edition.
Storyteller Overland Acquires Taxa Outdoors, Names CEO
The L Catterton-backed combined entity will “empower new generations of underserved and underrepresented customers to elevate their experiences and pursue their passions in the outdoors.”
EXEC: Sports Direct Parent Looks to Expand Presence in the Netherlands
Frasers Group has signed a deal to acquire Dutch sports retailer Twin Sport BV as it looks to expand its footprint across the Benelux region and beyond. Frasers currently has five stores in the Netherlands under the Sports World banner.
Macy’s Inc. Appoints Two New Board Members as Acquisition Talks Move Forward
Investor Arkhouse Management nominees Ric Clark and Rick Markee have been appointed to the Macy’s Inc. Board of Directors, heading off a broader proxy fight, while Macy’s and Arkhouse move forward with buy-out talks.
U.S. House Passes the EXPLORE Act to Expand Outdoor Recreation Access
The Act’s passage through the House “represents a historic moment as it is the first outdoor recreation-specific bill package, and it achieves this without cost to taxpayers.”
Huffy Looks to Expand Global Footprint with New Licensing Agent
Huffy is expanding into new product categories domestically and in key international territories in partnership with Earthbound, a product design, licensing and brand growth company.
NRF: Despite Baltimore Port Shutdown, Import Cargo Expected to Hit 2M Containers
The Baltimore bridge accident will likely shift container imports and exports to New York/New Jersey, Virginia and other surrounding ports until a shipping channel is cleared, perhaps as soon as within a couple of months.
Garmin Ltd. Transitions General Counsel Role as Andrew Etkind Retires
The company’s Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary Josh Maxfield will assume the role of VP, general counsel and assistant secretary. Etkind will continue to serve as vice president and secretary for Garmin Ltd.
Early Rider Appoints U.S. PR Pro as President
The UK-based company said that James Beechinor-Collins aims to accelerate Early Rider’s U.S. growth, develop new markets for Velio and expand partnerships with retailers and marketplaces in his new role.
Sportsshoes.com Appoints First Partnerships Coordinator
Georgia Malir will manage run and fitness community partnerships. She joins the company from Saucony, where she was a technical rep.
Stan’s Appoints Bike Industry Vet as Director of Global Marketing
The performance cycling products brand appointed Jeff Lockwood as director of global marketing. Lockwood arrived at Stan’s after a seven-year stretch as international marketing manager for Ritchey in Belgium.
DHS Outlines Enforcement Actions to Support U.S. Textile Jobs
The Department of Homeland Security outlined an enhanced strategy to combat illicit trade and level the playing field for the U.S. textile industry, which accounts for over 500,000 U.S. jobs and is deemed critical to U.S. national security.
Stromer Launches Online Shop in the Netherlands
Stromer set itself the goal of offering customers a mobile solution with its Speed Pedelecs. With an online shop, the brand is working with its dealer network to offer customers the added option of an uncomplicated consumer experience.
Keen Launches Radical New Boot, Targhee IV with Keen.Fusion
Keen.Fusion creates a “mechanical bond stronger than glue using heat and pressure to fuse the sole and upper of the boot together into one piece.
