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JD Sports Appoints Non-Executive Director
JD Sports Fashion Plc appointed Ian Dyson as a non-executive director, effective March 9, 2023. He will join the audit and risk committee and the remuneration committee.
Helen Of Troy Announces Resignation Of CFO
Helen of Troy Limited announced the resignation of chief financial officer, Matt Osberg, effective April 27, 2023. Brian Grass, retired Helen of Troy CFO, is expected to join the company as senior vice president, assistant CFO on March 21, and will become interim CFO beginning April 28.
Patagonia Provisions Acquires Moonshot
Patagonia Provisions, the food and beverage division of Patagonia, has acquired Moonshot, a plant-based snack brand based in San Francisco.
Duluth Trading’s Sales Slide 11 Percent In Fourth Quarter
Duluth Holdings Inc., the parent of Duluth Trading company, reported earnings declined 57.5 percent in the fourth quarter as sales fell 10.7 percent.
Solo Brands, Inc.’s Q4 Wholesale Sales Surge Nearly 200 Percent While DTC Slips
Solo Brands, Inc., parent company of the Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak, and Isle brands, saw net sales increase 11.8 percent to $197.2 million in the fourth quarter ended December 31, compared to $176.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Land Energy Announces Hires And Promotions
Cleveland, OH-based Land Energy, the Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) manufacturer, announced staff additions and promotions, including Evan Painter, named brand director; Ladd Forde was promoted to director of photography; Steve Westover joined the company as an adviser; and Chris Davis was hired as production manager.
ASA Report: Economic Contributions Of Recreational Fishing
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) released its 2023 Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing: U.S. Congressional Districts Report, an update to the data collected by the ASA in partnership with Southwick Associates.
Enduro Bearings Expands Distribution In Canada, Central America
Enduro Bearings reported a multi-year distribution agreement with Orange Sport Supply in Canada and Grupo GL in Central America.
Harvest Hosts To Acquire Brit Stops U.K. Motorhome Hosting Service
Harvest Hosts, a membership program that gives RVers access to RV camping options, is acquiring Brit Stops, a company that connects motorhome tourists in the U.K. with a network of small businesses and farms where they can stay overnight free while patronizing the local businesses.
Birkenstock Hires CFO
Birkenstock named Dr. Erik Massmann as chief financial officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Rob Hull, who has taken on new responsibilities outside the company.
Active Sport Recalling CTRL Imperial Wakeboard Bindings
Active Sport, LLC, in cooperation with the U.S. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling certain CTRL Imperial Wakeboard Bindings sold at The House in St. Paul, MN and online at the-house.com, DJ’s Boardshop on Amazon Marketplace and on Amazon.com and eBay.com.
NSSF: Firearm And Ammo Vendors Have Contributed Over $25 Billion To Conservation Fund
NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is celebrating the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s recent announcement that $1.6 billion is being apportioned to state conservation and wildlife access programs, driven mostly by firearm and ammunition manufacturers.
NRF Sees Imports Climbing Slowly But Still Trailing 2022 Levels Through Mid-Summer
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to begin slowly climbing again this month after February saw one of the lowest levels since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the recent Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Adidas Extends CFO Contract; Two Global Leaders Exit The Company
The Supervisory Board of Adidas AG has extended Harm Ohlmeyer’s appointment as chief financial officer for another three years until the beginning of 2028. Adidas also announced that Arthur Hoeld would replace Roland Auschel with responsibility for global sales and the departure of Brian Grevy, who was responsible for global brands.
Cardiff Snowcraft Names New CEO And Category Director
Cardiff Snowcraft hired Tanner Bell, founder and former CEO of Ragnar Relay Series, as the company’s new CEO. Mike Schnieder, who has over 20 years of experience in the snow industry, will be the company’s new category director.
