SGB Update Outdoor

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.

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.

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.

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.