X-Vision Optics Adds New Marketing Specialist
With nine years of digital marketing experience, Brady Stevenson is expected to play a key role in shaping the company’s marketing strategies.
Arcus Hunting Appoints Product Development and Category Management Lead
Matt Kinamore, who was most recently at American Outdoor Brands, will reportedly oversee the company’s portfolio across key categories, including hunting and fishing scents, scent elimination, and outdoor accessories.
Freedom Munitions Shuttering Nevada Operations as Idaho Expansion Continues
The company is consolidating its X-Treme Bullets projectile component production from its Carson City, NV plant into its Lewiston, ID facility. Freedom Munitions expects to close the Carson City site by the end of 2024.
Lazydays Holdings Appoints Interim CEO as John North Exits
former SVP of Operations Ron Fleming is returning to the company and has assumed the role of Interim CEO and joined the Board of Directors on September 14, 2024.
Garmin Co-Founders Inducted into National Aviation Hall of Fame
Garmin Co-Founders Dr. Min Kao and the late Gary Burrell were inducted into the NAHF at its 60th annual enshrinement ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force held September 14.
EXEC: Biden Uses Executive Action to Stymie Temu and Schein Efforts in the U.S.
The actions would also protect U.S. textile and apparel manufacturers, noting the critical role they play in the U.S. defense industrial base and its support of hundreds of thousands of direct and indirect jobs in the United States.
Hoka Parent Deckers Brands to Execute Six-for-One Forward Stock Split
The parent company of the Ugg, Hoka, Teva, Koolaburra, and Ahnu brands reported that its stockholders approved the forward stock split measure during its September 9, 2024 annual meeting.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Sees Strong Clothing, Footwear and Online Increases in August
Thanks to back-to-school, the Clothing, Footwear and Accessories sector soared in August, jumping 11.4 percent year-over-year. The sector that includes Sporting Goods fell 10.8 percent for the same period.
EXEC: Vista Outdoor Inks New CSG Proposal to Invest in Revelyst; Calls Out Large Shareholder
Czechoslovak Group a.s. has agreed to make a significant investment in Vista’s Revelyst outdoor products segment. The Board said this would increase cash consideration to stockholders by $4 per share to $28 per share.
Suzuki Marine USA Names National Dealer Field Sales Department Manager
Suzuki Marine USA has promoted Randy Bowers to the pivotal role of national dealer field sales department manager. Bowers will report to Suzuki Marine General Manager Sales & Marketing Brandon Cerka.
Elvisridge Capital Promotes Two Managing Outdoors Portfolio
Elvisridge Capital, an investment firm focused on the fishing, hunting and outdoor categories, has promoted Scott Peckham and Kasey Fox to leadership roles.
Brunswick-Owned Boat Club Acquires South Florida Franchise Operation
This acquisition adds to Freedom’s corporate presence in Southeast Florida, boosting operational efficiencies. Since Brunswick acquired Freedom Boat Club in 2019, the company has expanded from 170 locations to over 415 worldwide.
EXEC: Caleres Brand Portfolio Sees Tough Q2 on SAP Update while Famous FW Improving
An ERP upgrade to SAP Cloud during the quarter was said to be a significant part of the problem as it impacted the Brand Portfolio business and helped push sales down 5.1 percent in that segment, but it was not the entire problem. CEO Jay Schmidt detailed the problems and the solutions implemented.
EXEC: Tommy Bahama Parent Sees Economic Uncertainty Hit 45+ Affluent Consumer
Oxford Industries, Inc., the parent company of Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer and Johnny Was, continued progress on long-term strategic goals in Q2, but the company also said it fell short of delivering on its near-term financial targets.
Superfeet Signs Sales Agency to Focus on Workplace Safety and Performance
LineDrive, a solutions-based sales agency that matches large-scale businesses with workplace safety tools to enhance workplace safety and productivity in the U.S. and Canada, will introduce Superfeet insoles to employers, to enhance workplace productivity and safety
