SGB Update Outdoor
Jones Snowboards Expands Re-Up Recycling Program
The company is expanding its Re-Up recycling program, launched in 2023, to include snowboard trade-in and resale. Snowboarders who trade in used Jones boards will receive a credit to purchase a new one with free shipping.
FireDisk Cookers Appoints Exclusive Sales Rep Firm
The company has tapped Commercial Sales and Marketing as its exclusive representative to target the hardware, sporting goods and grocery markets.
Astral Appoints Head of B2B Sales
As head of B2B Sales, Christian Mason will strengthen long-term relationships with key partners for Astral and optimize sales performance across all branded product.
NRF Sees 2024 Holiday Selling Season Growth Lowest Since 2018
“Household finances are in good shape and an impetus for strong spending heading into the holiday season, though households will spend more cautiously.” – NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
B2B Inventory Marketplace Raises $40M in Funding Round
The private b2b marketplace for worldwide brands to sell surplus inventory to new buyers, raised $40 million in Series C funding led by L Catterton with participation from existing investors.
Bootdoc Hotronic Expands Team with New Hires
Jay Vasquez was hired as a sales and product manager, working collaboratively with company Sales Director Ryan Eittreim. Robert Jones joins the company’s customer service team.
Winnebago Brand’s Towable RV Division Finds New Leader
Effective November 1, Don Clark, president of Grand Design RV, will be promoted to group president of the company’s Towable RVs division while continuing to lead the Grand Design RV brand. The company’s will remain separate to stay competitive.
FeatherSnap Moves to Brick-and-Mortar Retail
Wi Fi enabled smart bird feeders include advanced camera technology with ornithologist-trained AI to watch birds feed from anywhere worldwide. The equipment also captures high-res photos and videos.
Report: Inflation Likely to Restrain Sales on Black Friday/Cyber Monday
A recent YouGov report report found that U.S. consumers expect to spend less during these iconic shopping days, with 27 percent planning to spend less and just 9 percent increasing their spend from last year.
Walmart U.S. Appoints Chief Growth Officer
Seth Dallaire, the retailer’s chief revenue officer, was named chief growth officer for Walmart U.S. Walmart’s U.S. Chief Product Officer, Jon Alferness, is leaving the company, but will work in an advisory role through the end of the year.
National Ski Areas Association Appoints New President and CEO
Mike Reitzell’s official start date will be determined based on the transition needed to bring in a new leader at Ski California. He will continue to lead Ski California until the company finds his successor.
Nordstrom’s Head of DEI Departs
Colleen Mitchell, has left the company after just over two years in the role. Before joining Nordstrom in August 2022, she was head of DEI at Petco and prior to that, held a similar role at Amazon.
EBay Bans Private Sales of E-Bikes in the United Kingdom
EBay is clamping down on private sales of e-bikes and e-bike batteries on its U.K. platform following concerns about fire safety; however, it is unclear how the new rule will impact fire concerns.
Modern Meadow Appoints CEO
Dr. Williamson will transition from president and chief operating officer to chief executive officer, effective October 14. He has worked in multiple roles since 2015 for the Bio-Vera sustainable-materials brand.
Optima Cycles Acquires Dolly Bikes
Amsterdam-based e-bike and electric cargo bike manufacturer Optima Cycles strengthens its position in the growing e-cargo bike market with the acquisition of Dolly, the e-cargo bike brand based in Utrecht, Netherlands.
