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Natural Fiber Welding Names New CFO
Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), the manufacturer of clean technology to increase the performance of plant-based textiles for the circular economy supporting the footwear industry, recently hired Rob Salter as CFO.
iRayUSA Hires Sales Representation
iRayUSA, the Texas-based designer of thermal night vision devices, hired Tim Bailey & Associates and Chilton Military Marketing as sales representatives for the brand.

Solo Brands Posts Q2 Loss On Impairment Charge
Solo Brands reported a loss in the second quarter after taking a $27.9 million impairment charge related to goodwill for the Isle Paddleboards business. Sales jumped 53 percent in the period. The parent of Solo Stove reduced its guidance for the year due to macroeconomic challenges.
Stio To Expand At Retail With East Coast Mountain Studio Location
Stio announced it will open its latest East Coast Mountain Studio in Boston, with an expected opening date later this fall.

Canada Goose’s Q1 Tops Guidance
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. reported a wider loss in the first quarter ended July 3 due to the timing of marketing expenses while sales grew 24 percent on improving store productivity. Both the loss and sales topped guidance. Canada Goose maintained its guidance for the year.
Altamont Capital Partners Exits Investment In Fox Racing
After eight years of partnership with Fox Racing, Altamont Capital Partners has exited its investment with a sale of the company to Vista Outdoor.
Vista Outdoor Adds Two Board Members
Vista Outdoor, Inc. elected two independent members, Gerard Gibbons and Bruce Grooms, to its Board of Directors during the company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders on July 26, 2022.

Wolverine Worldwide Lowers Outlook Despite Second Quarter EPS Beat
Wolverine World Wide Inc. reported second-quarter earnings topped Wall Street estimates in the second quarter ended July 2, but sales fell short due to supply chain disruption. Guidance for the year was reduced due to expectations of higher promotional activity amid elevated inventories in the back half of the marketplace.
NPD Reports U.S. Footwear Sales Decline In Q2
In the second quarter of 2022, U.S. footwear industry sales revenue was $10.7 billion, a decline of 4 percent versus Q2 2021, according to The NPD Group.

Imports Slowing In Second Half, But 2022 Should See Gain Over 2021
After a record-setting spring, imports are expected to slow down at major U.S. container ports for the remainder of the year, but there will be a net gain over 2021, according to the Monthly Global Port Tracker Report* released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Mayfly Outdoors Names CEO And President
Mayfly Outdoors, best known for its fly fishing brands Abel, Ross Reels and Airflo, hired Jeff Wagner as CEO and president.
Chattanooga Shooting Supplies Increases Sales Staff
Chattanooga Shooting Supplies increased its sales department with the hiring of Brenda Bohot, Chandler Gillis, Daniel Disney, Misti Moore, and Scott Patrick.
Emerald Holding’s Q2 Sales Recover
Emerald Holding, Inc., the operator of trade show, reported a loss in the second quarter ended June 30 but sales bounced back as the company was able to hold 29 in-person trade shows, conferences and other events during the quarter.
American Outdoor Brands Appoints Independent Director
Bradley T. Favreau was appointed an independent director to American Outdoor Brand, Inc.’s Board of Directors immediately, with his term expiring at the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Moncler’s Sales Expand 48 Percent In First Half
Moncler S.p.A reported sales grew 48 percent in the first half, boosted by double-digit growth for the Moncler brand and the acquisition of Stone Island.