SGB Update Outdoor
Tractor Supply Extends CEO’s Contract; Shifts Board Leadership
Tractor Supply Company extended President and CEO Hal Lawton’s employment contract and key transitions on its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors elected long-standing member Edna Morris as Chairman of the Board.
Topgolf Callaway Posts Wider Q4 Loss On Strong Double-Digit Growth
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. posted another strong quarter to end 2022, delivering a 19.6 percent increase in revenue to $851.3 million in Q4, reflecting growth in each operating segment, major product category and region.
Thule Names New President and CEO
Thule Group named Mattias Ankarberg as the new president and CEO of the company. To secure a seamless transition, Magnus Welander will remain in his role until Ankarberg finishes his current position.
Moosejaw Launching Consumer Resale Gear Program
Moosejaw will launch ReTrail, a resale program, on February 9. The online platform lets customers buy and sell their previously owned gear directly on the retailer’s site.
Kohl’s Names New Chief Merchant
Kohl’s named 25-year retail veteran Nick Jones as chief merchandising and digital officer, reporting to CEO Tom Kingsbury, effective in March.
Dick’s SG Plans 200 Trade-in Events In First Half Of 2023
Dick’s Sporting Goods and SidelineSwap are building on the success of the 60 trade-in events they executed in 2022 and expanding their partnership to offer 200 trade-in events in 19 states through the first half of 2023.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Adding First Store In Tennessee; Adds To Florida, Georgia
BJ’s Wholesale Club will continue its expansion of new club locations in the upcoming months, including opening its very first club in the state of Tennessee by the first half of the year.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Promotes Tracy To VP
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit has promoted Mark Tracy to vice president. He will continue to oversee Yamaha Marine Power Sales and marketing teams, with the added responsibility of the Marine Customer Experience team.
Thrasio Hires Amazon Vet As President, Chief Commercial Officer
Thrasio Holdings, Inc., parent company of Wise Owl Outfitters and more than 200 other Amazon and e-commerce brands, tapped Steven Shure as president and chief commercial officer. Danny Boockvar takes on a new position as president, mergers and acquisitions and new ventures.
Dick’s Announces Redemption of Outstanding 3.25 Percent Convertible Senior Notes
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. has called all of its outstanding 3.25 percent Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 for redemption on April 18, 2023.
Wolverine World Wide Declares Cash Dividend
The Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 10 cents per share of common stock.
Tractor Supply Raises Quarterly Dividend By 12 Percent
The Tractor Supply Company Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.03 per share of its common stock, which represents an increase of 12 percent versus the prior quarterly dividend rate of 92 cents per share.
Simon Property Group Sells Off Eddie Bauer Interest
Simon Property sold its interest in its Eddie Bauer licensing joint venture in exchange for additional equity ownership in Authentic Brands Group.
JD Sports Completes Divesture Of Tessuti Brands
JD Sports Fashion Plc, parent of JD Sports, Finish Line, DTLR, and Shoe Palace, completed the divestment of the businesses which trade as Tessuti (inc Xile), Scotts, Choice, Giulio, and Cricket to Frasers Group Plc.
Bob’s Stores Opens Western Mass Location
On February 10, Bob’s Stores will open a new location in Western Massachusetts in the Holyoke Mall. The store will house departments dedicated to activewear, denim, casual, workwear, team, and footwear.
