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GT Bicycles Appoints Managing Director
GT Bicycles appointed Jason Schiers as managing director. Schiers will oversee the brand’s strategy and forward vision.
CalBike Executive Director Leaving To Join PeopleForBikes
CalBike’s Executive Director, Dave Snyder, will leave the organization in August to take a position as senior director of local innovation at the non-profit organization PeopleForBikes.
Hayes Performance Systems Appoints Marketing Manager For Americas
Hayes Performance Systems, the maker of brakes, suspension systems, wheels, and cycling components, announced the addition of Jake Segrin to the bike group’s marketing team as marketing manager, Americas.
Thrill One Sports & Entertainment Acquired
Fiume Capital and Juggernaut Capital Partners announced the acquisition of Thrill One Sports & Entertainment from The Raine Group and Causeway Media Partners. Dyrdek Machine, UFC president, Dana White and television producer Craig Piligian have co-invested with acquisition financing provided by Prudential Private Capital.
Primus North America Retains Sespe Group
Primus, the Swedish cooking equipment brand, partnered with sales agency Sespe Group for regional representation in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii.
Obit: Winnebago Board Member
Winnebago Industries, Inc. announced Board of Directors member Maria F. Blase passed away on July 16.
Aqua Leisure Opens Headquarters In Stoughton, MA
Aqua Leisure Recreation, LLC opened its headquarters in Stoughton, MA at 100 Technology Center Drive, Suite 500. The 20,000-square-foot-plus space relocated from Avon, MA, earlier this month.
BikeFlights Announces Promotions
BikeFlights, a bicycle shipping service and supplier of bike boxes, has promoted two employees—Sparky Moir and Michael Potter—effective immediately.
KMD Brands Announce Kathmandu CEO Resignation
KMD Brands, Ltd. advised that Reuben Casey has given notice of his resignation as Kathmandu brand CEO.
Smith Optics Appoints Global VP Of Product
Smith Optics, the maker of eyewear, snow goggles and helmets, announced Scott Randall’s appointment as global vice president of product.
Izod Signs Kids License For Swimwear, Ski And Outerwear
Authentic Brands Group signed a long-term partnership that grants Groupe Lemur, Inc. the exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and distribute Izod swimwear, ski and outerwear for kids in the U.S. and Canada.
Kohl’s Chief Technology Officer To Exit
According to a securities filing, Kohl’s announced that Paul Gaffney, the company’s chief technology and supply chain officer, will depart on August 1.
June Retail Sales Increased Despite Rising Inflation
Retail sales increased in June even as inflation climbed higher and drove up prices across the board, the National Retail Federation said.
Nike Style Store Opens In Seoul
Nike opened its first Nike Style store in the South Korean capital’s Hongdae neighborhood to “serve a distinct sport lifestyle audience through the lens of style, featuring gender-agnostic zones for fleece, tops, footwear, accessories, and other style-led collections.”
Heydude Gets A Brand Refresh
Footwear label Heydude has a “fully revamped brand identity to reach new and existing fans.” Crocs purchased the company for $2.5 billion last December and closed the deal in February 2022.
