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Superfeet Welcomes New CEO

 Superfeet hired Nike veteran Trip Randall as CEO, whose experience in the footwear industry comes from working more than 23 years across a diverse range of positions at Nike including vice president and general manager of Nike Running in North America, global vice president and general manager of Nike.com and vice president of global sales and marketplace for Nike Kids.

POC Names EMEA Sales Chief

POC, the maker of snow and cycling helmets, goggles, armor, sunglasses and apparel, promoted Oliver Coxhead, UK and interim Scandinavian country manager, to the head of sales for the EMEA.

JD Sports Chairman Named Next Chair Of British Retail Consortium

Andy Higginson, chair of JD Sports Fashion plc, was appointed to succeed Tony De Nunzio as chairman of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), effective September 2023, when De Nunzio completes his tenure as chair of the UK’s retail trade association.

Camping World Rolling Out New Brand-Exclusive Dealership Format

Camping World Holdings, Inc. is launching a new, industry-first dealership format that is dedicated exclusively to the RV industry’s leading brands. Under this format, select individual dealerships will be dedicated exclusively to selling, servicing, and showcasing that brand’s latest innovation and product offering.

VSSL Builds Out North American Sales Agency Team

VSSL said it is building a world-class sales team across North America, and globally, to “embrace existing sales relationships with dealer partners and nurture the next generation of wholesale partnerships with retailers that can showcase the entire line and amplify the brand’s message around compact, durable, integrated products.”

Mountain Khakis Hires West-Coast Reps

Mountain Khakis named Three Saints Outdoor Agency as its new sales rep for the West Coast. Territories include California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Alaska.

Pura Vida Returns To Growth In First Quarter

Pura Vida recorded its first positive quarterly revenue performance in five quarters, primarily driven by the opening of three stores in its prior fiscal year, according to the quarterly report of its parent, Vera Bradley. The company said Pure Vida will pause store openings this year as it focuses on reviving online growth and expanding with larger wholesale accounts.

Goodsurf To Open First Venue In Dallas

Goodsurf, an entertainment concept that combines surfing and hospitality, owned by Urban Entertainment Concepts, reported it would open its first venue in the first quarter of 2024 in Dallas, TX at 317 S. 2nd Avenue.