SGB Update Outdoor
Winnebago Announces Senior Leadership Moves
Winnebago Industries, Inc. announced that Amber Holm accepted the position of senior vice president, chief marketing officer. Sri Koneru was promoted to senior vice president, chief information officer and Chad Reece was promoted to vice president, government and industry relations.
American Sportfishing Association Elects Board Of Director Members For 2023
Four members of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) were elected to fill two At-Large seats and two regional seats on the board of directors.
The Lycra Company Announces New Equity Ownership
The Lycra Company announced that a group of financial institutions, comprising Lindeman Asia, Lindeman Partners Asset Management, Tor Investment Management, and China Everbright Limited (“New Shareholders”), have gained complete equity control of the company.
GunBroker.com Parent Sees Robust Growth In Fiscal Year
Ammo, Inc., the owner of GunBroker.com, reported net revenues increased 285 percent in its fiscal year ended March 31, to $240.3 million.
Stio Hires Industry Veterans To Lead Product Design And Development
Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand headquartered in Jackson Hole, WY, has hired Margaret Eder as product line director and Eryn Gregory as product design and development director.
Kanbrick Acquires Marine Concepts
Kanbrick announced it had acquired Marine Concepts, a provider of custom boat cover systems.
REI Set To Open Stores in Colorado And Missouri
REI Co-op on Friday, July 22 plans to open the doors to new stores in Glenwood Springs, CO, and Town and Country, MO.
Inov-8 Appoints New CEO
Inov-8 announced that Mike Snell would join the company as its new CEO in October 2022. Snell will leave his current role as commercial director for supermarket chain Asda in September 2022 before joining the UK-founded and headquartered brand.
Florence Marine X Announces New GM, Hawaii
Florence Marine X, an outdoor apparel company co-founded by two-time world champion surfer and Olympian John John Florence, announced that it had named Joel Centeio as GM, Hawaii.
Emerald Acquires Advertising Week Global Event Platform
Emerald Holding, Inc. announced that it had completed the acquisition of all the business assets under the name Advertising Week from Stillwell Partners.
Obit: Luxottica Founder Dies At 87
Leonardo Del Vecchio, the chairman of eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica and founder of Luxottica, has passed away at the age of 87.
Anon Appoints General Manager
Anon, a maker of ski and snowboard helmets, goggles and sunglasses owned by Burton, has named Mark Wakeling as general manager.
USWE Sports AB Acquires Giant Loop
USWE Sports AB, a publicly traded backpack company based in Malmö, Sweden, has acquired Bend, OR-based Giant Loop LLC, a powersports brand known for its innovative off-road motorcycle soft luggage designs. The transaction is scheduled to close on July 1.
Camber Outdoors Names CEO
Camber Outdoors announced that they hired Tiffany Smith as CEO. Most recently, she was the chief development officer for the organization. Smith steps into the new role effective immediately.
Thor Industries Boosts Buyback Program To $600 Million
Thor Industries Inc. said its board has authorized the buyback of up to $600 million while extending the duration of the program by approximately seven months.
