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Haro Bikes Appoints Supply Chain Director
Haro Bikes has hired Doss Barnes as supply chain director. Barnes’ experience includes positions at Fox Shox, Santa Cruz and Pon Bike Group as global category manager for performance brands.
Royal Robbins Expands Marketing Team In Colorado
Royal Robbins hires three marketing executives working from its U.S. headquarters in Louisville, CO—Gareth Martin, Stevie Gluck and Samantha Silverman,
Blackcrows Appoints Global Chief Commercial Officer
Blackcrows, the French freeskiing brand, appointed Wanda Rozwadowska as its global chief commercial officer. She joins Blackcrows after a long career at Nike.
Back-To-School Selling Expected To Reach New Record
According to retail forecasters Customer Growth Partners, back-to-school retail sales will grow 5.5 percent in 2022 to a record $812 billion, up from $769 billion in 2021.
Superfeet Names New Chief Operating Officer
Superfeet appointed Dan Spitzer as chief operating officer to lead the insole brand’s domestic and international business.
Thor Industries’ VP Of Investor Relations To Retire
Thor Industries Inc. announced that Mark Trinske, vice president of investor relations, will be retiring at the end of the company’s fiscal year on July 31, 2022.
Athleta Announces New Outlet Store Format
Athleta, owned by Gap, Inc., announced it would introduce two outlet stores this year, with a debut at Chicago Premium Outlets in Illinois this summer and Leesburg Premium Outlets in Virginia this fall.
On, Patagonia, Puma, And Salomon Partner With Carbios To Advance Circularity
On, Patagonia, Puma, and Salomon have signed an agreement with Carbios, a French end-of-life plastics recycling company, to develop solutions to enhance the recyclability and circularity of their products.
Helen Of Troy Lowers Fiscal Year Outlook
Helen of Troy, which owns Hydro Flask and Osprey, reported that first-quarter results exceeded expectations but lowered its outlook for the year due to deteriorating macroeconomic conditions. Sales for its fiscal year are now expected to decline in the range of 3.3 percent to 1.0 percent versus previous expectations of a gain in the range of 6.8 percent to 8.8 percent.
Jack Wolfskin Acquires Polish Distributor
Jack Wolfskin, based in Idstein, Germany, and owner by Callaway Golf, announced it acquired FAM Sp. K., the Polish distributor for the brand for the past 24 years.
Deckers Brands Appoints President Of Fashion Lifestyle
Deckers Brands announced the appointment of Anne Spangenberg as president of Fashion Lifestyle, which includes Ugg and Koolaburra. Most recently, Spangenberg was global vice president of merchandising for Nike Inc.
OBIT: Lamiglas’ Thomas Posey
Thomas Posey, president and CEO of Lamiglas, the maker of fishing rods and equipment based in Woodland, WA, has passed away in a plane crash.
Camping World’s Acquisition Of Bowling RVs Falls Through
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Camping World Holdings, Inc.’s previously-announced acquisition of Bowling Motors and RV Sales fell through, according to a press release from Bowling.
Vista Outdoor To Acquire Fox Racing
Vista Outdoor, Inc. announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Irvine, CA.-based Fox Racing, the manufacturer of motocross, mountain bike and lifestyle-related gear, at a purchase price of $540 million, with the potential for an additional $50 million earnout based on the company’s financial performance.
Stan’s NoTubes Founders Retire, Zabel Companies Future Partners
Stan’s NoTubes announced the departure of its founders Stan and Cindy Kaziatek. Company president and longtime brand development partner Mike Bush will remain as president and CEO with support from new investment partners, Zabel Companies.
