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KOM Cycling Signs Bob Elliot & Co., Ltd. To Expand Distribution Network
KOM Cycling announced the expansion of its distributor network with Bob Elliot & Co. Ltd. The new partnership and full range of products will be available across the UK starting in October.
REI Co-op To Open Store In Athens
REI Co-op announced plans to open a retail store in fall 2022 in Athens, representing its sixth store in Georgia.
The NPD Group To Be Acquired By Hellman & Friedman
The NPD Group announced that Hellman & Friedman, the private equity firm, has made a binding offer and entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire the company.
Moosejaw Opens Store In Bentonville
Walmart-owned Moosejaw is opening a retail store in Arkansas on October 21. The store is located in Bentonville, near to where Sam Walton opened his 5 & 10 in 1950.
AKU Outdoor Appoints Midwest And Great Lakes Reps
AKU announced that Parallel 45 Sales Group has been retained as its new sales team partner.
Kathmandu Appoints New Director
Kathmandu Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Abigail Foote as a director of the company.
SMC Hires New President
Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC) announced it had hired Gary Fleming as president.
Work Sharp Awarded Default Judgment Against Unauthorized Reseller
Work Sharp announced today that a United States District Judge in the District of Oregon awarded the company a default judgment against an unauthorized reseller of its products.
Winnebago Commits To Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Winnebago Industries Inc. said it plans to increase its commitment to environmental sustainability by joining the Business Ambition for 1.5°C. The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Clarus Raises Full-Year Outlook On Strong Q3 Growth
Clarus Corp. issued preliminary results showing third-quarter sales are expected to range between $107-$108 million, which is an anticipated 66 percent to 67 percent year-over-year increase compared to $64.5 million in the third quarter of 2020.
Pajar Canada Opening U.S. Flagship
Pajar Canada is opening a flagship store location in the SoHo section of New York City. The location represents Pajar’s first full-price store.
Winnebago Industries Sets Stock Buyback Program
Winnebago Industries Inc. announced that the company’s Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase authorization of up to $200 million of the company’s common stock.
Bob Stapleton Steps Down As Chairman From USA Cycling Board
USA Cycling announced that Bob Stapleton is stepping down as chairman of the board for the organization, a position he has held since 2014. Vice chairman Brendan Quirk was elected by board members to replace Stapleton, effective November 1.
Head/Tyrolian Hires New U.S. Racing Department Lead
Head/Tyrolian welcomed Stefan Hughes as its U.S. competition and team manager. Hughes will manage Head’s racing program in the U.S. and work closely with its Austrian race department to coordinate service for Head’s retailers, coaches and athletes.
Fischer Sports Appoints Content Marketing Manager
Fischer Sports said Jonathan Jay, former senior editor for Ski Magazine, will be taking on the new role as Fischer’s content marketing manager for the U.S.
