The retailer, which is expected to report its second-quarter earnings Tuesday morning, said its COO will fill the role until a successor can be found.
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Astral Adds Rockies Rep to Boost Footwear Sales
The company, which got its start making PFDs, named a new sales agency to support its growing footwear business in in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico.
Gander Mountain Names Ron Stoupa SVP
Outdoor specialty retailer Gander Mountain named Ron Stoupa as senior vice president – marketing and e-commerce starting on August 15.
Dorel’s IBD Unit Names US GM, Supply Chain Chief
Cycling Sports Group, which owns Cannondale, named a new supply chain chief and a general manager for its U.S. independent bicycle dealer channel.
Kammok Promotes Haley Robison to CEO
Kammok, an Austin, TX-based outdoor hammock and sleeping bag brand promoted its COO Haley Robison to CEO.
Amer Sports Bolsters Americas Marketing Team
Amer Sports, which owns the Salomon, Atomic and Suunto outdoor brands, bolstered its marketing team in the Americas with two hires and new assignment for four others.
Mountain Lab Hires Lindsey Clark
The Mountain Lab, a brand consultancy focused on the active lifestyle space, has added Lindsey Clark as the newest member of its team.
Black Diamond Equipment Appoints Quality Director
Black Diamond Equipment, which has had several costly recalls since bring manufacturing of carabiners and other hard goods back to its headquarters city of Salt Lake City from China, appointed Rick Vance as director of quality, effective August 1, 2016.
Rachel Paquette Named Honorary President, Ultra-Trail Harricana
The Ultra-Trail Harricana of Canada (UTHC), presented by The North Face, introduced Rachel Paquette as this year’s honorary president.
David Labbe Begins Tenure as Chairman of NSGA Board
The National Sporting Goods Association’s Board of Directors recently announced David Labbe as their Chairman for the next two years.
Bergans of Norway Creates International Posts
Bergans of Norway hired Bart Meijers and Karl Henrik Felde for the newly created positions of international sales director and international marketing manager.
Adventure Tech Welcomes Pro Photographer and Paddler to Team
Adventure Technology today welcomed legendary paddler and adventure photographer Erik Boomer to its pro team.
Venus Williams’ Brand Eleven Hires Senior Director of Marketing
Eleven, a performance apparel brand created by tennis star Venus Williams, hired Marlon LeWinter as its new Senior Director of Marketing and Public Relations.
Phelps Competes in Olympic Trials in Nail-biting Return
Michael Phelps made his long-awaited return to the Olympic scene on June 28 at the U.S. Swimming trials where he competed in the preliminary 200-meter butterfly.
‘The Boz’ Makes the Cut at Vibram FiveFingers
Vibram USA launched an ambassador program for its Vibram FiveFingers articulated shoe brand by naming 17 personalities, including former NFL Pro Brian Bosworth, as brand ambassadors.
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