The Board of Directors of VF Corp. (NYSE: VFC) on Wednesday named Steve Rendle, 57, to replace Eric C. Wiseman as the the company’s chief executive officer.
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Outdoor Research Names Northeast Sales Rep
The Seattle-based manufacturer of technical outdoor apparel and accessories has added Stoner-Andrews of Shelburne, VT to its independent rep force.
Mountain Hardwear President Heads To Black Diamond
Seven months after being named president of Mountain Hardwear, John Walbrecht has accepted the same title at competitor Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
Astral Bulks Up Sales Team
Astral, a footwear and paddle sport safety gear company based in Asheville, NC, brought on sales representation for the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas (TOLA), Midwest and Mid-Atlantic territories.
Lands’ End Inc. Dismisses CEO
The direct-to-consumer outdoor lifestyle brand replaced Federica Marchionni with co-interim chief executive officers Joseph Boitano and James Gooch.
Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy Accepting Applications
Applications for the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) 2017 Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy are now being accepted.
Guru Names Sam Dodge Global Business Manager
Dodge, who was previously the senior sales manager for Guru, will be responsible for managing the company’s direction.
Abom Adds Former Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs As Advisor
Abom, Inc., which develops and patents anti-fogging solutions for goggles added retired Marine General Peter Pace, sixteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as an advisor.
Sealskinz Hires National Accounts Manager Going Into Interbike
Brendan Collins, previously with bike and outdoor accessory manufacturer Seattle Sports Company, will join Sealskins at Interbike.
Bike Execs Storm Capital Hill To Support REC Act
PeopleForBikes hosted 17 female executives during a Washington D.C. lobbying blitz that urged members of Congress to support the Outdoor Recreation Economic Contributions Act.
Duluth Holdings CEO To Cut Ribbons In Chicago
Stephanie Pugliese will travel to Chicago Thursday to cut ribbons at two Duluth Trading Company stores in the Windy City over the next two days.
Honey Stinger Lures GU Energy VP, Promotes Four
The maker of honey-based nutritional products hired Christian Johnson as its vice president of sales and marketing and announced four promotions and two other hires.
Utah Congressional Candidate Champions Rec Economy
Doug Owens, who is the first non-incumbent Congressional candidate backed by Outdoor Industry Association, made promoting outdoor recreation the third plank of his campaign for Utah’s fourth Congressional district.
Polar Hires New President From Intel
Polar, a pioneer in wearable sports technology and heart rate monitoring, appointed industry leader Tom Fowler to President, Polar USA.
Investor Resigns Big 5 Sporting Goods Board Seat
Dominic DeMarco of Stadium Capital Management LLC resigned his seat, saying the retailer had largely completed corporate governance reforms promised last year.
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