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Cardo Systems Names Sales Manager for U.S. and Canada
Cardo Systems, known for its Bluetooth communication systems for motorcycle, ski and cycling helmets, named Erika Gurnett as its new sales manager for Outdoor Sports in the United States and Canada.
Timpanogos Hiking Co. Opens First Brick & Mortar Store in Provo, UT
A Utah native, Timpanogos Hiking Co. Founder and Owner Joseph Vogel said he started the business as a side project while still living in Massachusetts, where he was a professor.
Big Bear Mountain Resort Adds $12 Million in Upgrades for Season
After a historic winter that saw record-setting snowfall and Snow Valley joining the Big Bear Mountain Resort family, the company is making the investment across its three mountains—Snow Valley, Snow Summit and Bear Mountain.
Helly Hansen, SportChek Parent Prices Private Placement Notes Offering
Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd. intends to use the net proceeds from the offering and sale of the Notes for the repayment of short-term borrowings and general corporate purposes.
Outdoor Writers Association of America Honors Key Members
OWAA selected six association members as recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards. The honorees were announced at the OWAA’s annual conference in Gulf Shores, AL.
Lazydays Holdings Files S-1 for Rights Offering for Shareholders
The net proceeds of the offering will be used for company growth initiatives including acquisitions and new business development activities and general corporate purposes, which may include repaying or refinancing existing or future debt facilities.
Rocky Brands Sees Newly Hired CFO Resign and Exit
SVP, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Sarah O’Connor has resigned from her position with the company, effective immediately. She joined the company in mid-February.
Cardo Systems Names New N.A. Sales Manager for Outdoor Sports
Erika Gurnett will be tasked with overseeing and building awareness with outdoor specialty retail stores, buying groups, national accounts, and e-commerce platforms across the U.S. and Canada.
Nordstrom Rack to Open New Store in San Diego
With this new location opening in Fall 2024 and to other announced store openings, Nordstrom will operate 68 Nordstrom Rack stores, 22 Nordstrom stores, 5 Nordstrom Locals, and one asos | Nordstrom in California.
The Rossignol Group Names VP Direct-to-Consumer
Daniele Milani joins the Group to continue “accelerating the growth of its DTC business, aiming at progressing from “10 percent to more than 15 percent of revenues by 2026.”
Academy Sports Opens First Store in Brenham, TX
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced it opened its first store in Brenham, TX, with a grand opening planned from September 15-17.
Pelican Products Appoints James Curleigh as CEO
The maker of protective cases, coolers, outdoor accessories, and temperature-controlled packaging, appointed James Curleigh as CEO. The outdoor industry veteran was, most recently, CEO of Gibson Guitars.
Zanders Sporting Goods Appoints President/COO and Director of Procurement
Zanders Sporting Goods promoted Dan Siegler to president and chief operating officer and Luke Poston to director of procurement.
NRF Now Sees 2023 Retail Sales at Low End of Earlier Forecast
The March forecast called for 2023 retail sales to increase between 4 percent and 6 percent over 2022; however, the Fed’s interest rate increases slowed the economy and the NRF believes there is a good chance that sales will end up in the lower range of the forecast, if not lower.
NRF: Import Cargo Volume Could Hit 2 Million TEU Three Months in a Row
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to hit the 2 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) mark for the second consecutive month in September and remain there in October.
