Ruffwear Builds Leadership Team as Brand Celebrates 30 Years
Ruffwear promoted Young Joen to chief operating officer, hired Robin Skillings as chief marketing officer and Sandella Gansheimer as chief revenue officer.
Amazon’s Inaugural Big Spring Sales Event Begins March 20
Amazon’s first Big Spring sale kicks off on March 20 and runs through March 25. Free Prime shipping applies during the sale with free same-day or one-day delivery.
Streamlight, Inc. Promotes Three Sales Professionals
The company promoted Eric Pike to director of e-commerce and digital shelf architecture, Kevin Burger to director of automotive and hardware and Geoff Evans to sales director, Canada.
Solo Brands Sees Q4 DTC Sales Shrink on Lack of New Product, Focus on Wholesale
A 16.2 percent overall Q4 sales decline was said to be due, in part, from a lack of significant new product launches in the fourth quarter when compared to the prior-year quarter. Full year Wholesale sales grew 45 percent, while DTC sales fell 15 percent.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sees Q4 Comps Up 2.8 Percent As Net Grows 26 Percent
Dick’s Sporting Goods expects fiscal 2024 full-year comparable store sales growth to be in the range of 1.0 percent to 2.0 percent and net sales in a range of $13.00 billion to $13.13 billion.
Under Armour Shakes Up C-Suite as Plank Assumes CEO Role, Gives Up Board Chair
Under Armour, Inc. Founder Kevin Plank will become president & CEO of the company, effective April 1, 2024. Plank will succeed Stephanie Linnartz, who will be stepping down as president & CEO and member of the Board of Directors.
CNBC/NRF: February Retail Sales Continued Growth Trend, Boosted by Leap Day
Accounting for the extra day in February, total adjusted retail sales MoM softened from an increase of 1.06 percent to an increase of 0.4 percent. Core retail sales also softened from an increase of 0.95 percent to an increase of 0.27 percent.
Thermore Introduces Freedom Stretch Insulation
Freedom, made from 50 percent post-consumer recycled polyester, offers “ground-breaking stretch” while providing warmth across many uses for active pursuits.
Tethrd Welcomes New CEO
The U.S. manufacturer of ultralight elevated hunting gear, Tethrd, appointed Dan Chumbler as CEO, effective February 26.
Nosler Announces Promotions; Re-Aligns Marketing Division
Nosler, Inc., the U.S. ammunition manufacturer, promoted Mason Payer, John Nason, and Madi Woodward as it re-aligns its marketing division for continued growth and brand development.
2024 Retail Strategy Checklist: Maximizing Wholesale Channels for Active Outdoor Brands
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North Point Brands Adds RepYourWater to Brand Portfolio
The husband-and-wife co-founders of RepYourWater, Garrison and Corinne Doctor, will bring their talents to all sectors of North Point Brands.
First Lite Welcomes New VP, Head of Product
Grundéns and Simms alumnus, Curtis Graves joins First Lite as VP, head of product for the hunting apparel brand First Lite.
NRF Reports Import Cargo Returning to Normal After Red Sea Disruptions
Inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports remains on track to show year-over-year increases through the first half of 2024.
EXEC: Clarus Files Suit to Recover Shareholders’ Short-Swing Profits
The company seeks to “disgorge profits from certain shareholder transactions” in Clarus’ common stock in violation of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
