SGB Update Outdoor
Benelli USA Appoints Director Of Marketing
Benelli USA has appointed Nick Andrews as director of marketing. Andrews will oversee the implementation of the company’s overall marketing plans and strategies in the U.S. for Benelli, Franchi, Stoeger, Uberti, and Chapuis brands. He previously led marketing for Velocity Outdoors.
Camping World Hikes Dividend
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has doubled the company’s quarterly dividend and declared a cash dividend of 50 cents per share on the company’s Class A common stock.
SFIA Sends Letter To Administration To Relaunch Trade Talks With China
SFIA announced it had sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Tai and Treasury Secretary Yellen urging the Administration to relaunch trade talks with China and drop some of the Section 301 Tariffs.
Ecco Appoints CEO And Board Members
Ecco has appointed Panos Mytaros as its new chief executive officer, replacing Steen Borgholm, who has stepped down by mutual agreement.
Outtech Announces Promotions In Senior Management
Outtech Inc, based in Aurora, OH, announced that its Board of Directors unanimously approved the promotions in senior management of Scott Blackwell and John Seliga.
Stio Appoints Board Member
Stio announced the appointment of Emily Culp to its Board of Directors as a board observer.
PON Acquires Mike’s Bikes Chain
Pon Group has acquired Mike’s Bikes, the Northern Californian twelve-store chain.
Gregory’s Sales Climb 34 Percent in First Half
Samsonite International S.A.reported first-half revenues of the Gregory brand increased by 33.6 percent on a currency-neutral basis while those of High Sierra decreased by 31.7 percent year-over-year.
Charles F. Sams III Nominated For Director Of National Park Service
President Biden nominated Charles F. Sams III, a tribal citizen of the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla, to serve as the director of the National Park Service (NPS).
Black Diamond Names Industry Veteran As Business Unit Director, Ski
Black Diamond Equipment appointed industry veteran Mike Hattrup as business unit director for its ski category.
Winnebago Industries Increase Dividend And Sets Headquarters Move
Winnebago Industries said its board approved a 50 percent increase in its quarterly dividend. It also announced it will be shifting its corporate headquarters address from Forest City, IA to Eden Prairie, MN.
REI Celebrates Store Opening In Orland Park, IL
REI is celebrating the opening of its 20,000-square-foot store in the Village of Orland Park in Illinois with a three-day celebration that runs from August 27-29.
Lululemon Makes Equity Investment In Genomatica
Lululemon Athletica Inc. made an equity investment in sustainable materials firm Genomatica as part of a multi-year collaboration to bring renewably sourced, bio-based materials into its product assortment. The move represents its first equity investment in a sustainable materials company.
Randolph Sunglasses Appoints VP Of Product
Randolph Sunglasses appointed footwear industry veteran Sunni Fleming as the eyewear company’s VP of product. Fleming was most recently global strategic business unit manager of New Balance’s Made in USA Lifestyle footwear.
