SGB Update Outdoor
Artilect Appoints Director Of Technical Design And Development
Artilect, a new action/outdoor brand, announced that Sonia Lunardon has joined its team in the role of director of technical design and development. She was at The North Face.
Urban Outfitters Announces Leadership Changes
Urban Outfitters Inc. reporting a challenging holiday quarter and a planned exit for the CEO of its namesake brand.
Grundéns Appoints VP, Marketing
Grundéns announced the hiring of Ashley Williams as vice president of marketing. Williams most recently served as senior director global marketing for Keen and vice president of marketing for Amer Sports Americas.
Lululemon Hires Nike Veteran As Head Merchant
Lululemon appointed Blanca Gonzalez as SVP, global merchandising, effective February 1. Gonzalez had been at Nike for nearly 20 years and was, most recently, VP and GM of Nike North America’s Los Angeles/West territory.
Allied Cycle Works Hires CEO
Allied Cycle Works announced Drew Medlock as CEO. He replaces Brendan Quirk, who served in an interim CEO capacity since September 2019.
Lodging In Southeast Destinations Seeing Mixed Performance This Winter Season
Although the Southeast region has weathered much of the pandemic better than other parts of the U.S., including posting a strong December, indicators are pointing to a slowdown in lodging occupancy in the months ahead according to data released yesterday by DestiMetrics.
Dick’s SG To Open Destination Stores In New York And Tennessee
Dick’s Sporting Goods plans to open its first experiential store at Eastview Mall in Victor, NY in March and another in West Town Hall in Knoxville, TN in May. The store in Victor will include a 17,000-square-foot outside turf field to accommodate practices, community events, and other sports-related outdoor offerings.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Makes Management Appointments
The Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit begins 2021 with several new management team appointments. The appointments include Jonathon Burns as general manager, Yamaha U.S. Marine Development and Business Planning Division; Ben Mallett as general manager, Bennett Marine, Inc., and Scott Higgins as division manager, Yamaha Marine Supply Chain Management.
Delta Apparel Announces Stronger Than Expected First Quarter Sales
Delta Apparel Inc. announced preliminary sales results for its 2021 fiscal first quarter ended January 2, 2021.
Native Shoes Appoints CEO
Native Shoes promoted Kyle Housman from president to CEO. He succeeds Co-owner and CEO Scott Hawthorn, who has become executive chairman.
Barnes Bullets Selects Outtech For Sales & Marketing Partnership
Barnes Bullets hired Outtech Inc. as its exclusive sales representation partner for their full line of ammunition across multiple channels nationwide.
Arcus Hunting Expands Relationship With H&G Marketing
Arcus Hunting, based in Covington, GA, announced the expansion of its relationship with H&G Marketing, Inc. as its sole sales agency of record for Arcus’ brands including Tink’s, Dead Down Wind, Ramcat Broadheads, Trophy Taker, and Rack One.
Giro Appoints Snow Brand Manager
Giro Sport Design announced that Josh Reid has joined the team as its snow brand manager. Reid will oversee all aspects of snowsports marketing communications, advertising and public relations.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints SVP Of U.S. Sales For Columbia Brand
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Tim Sheerin as senior vice president of U.S. sales for the Columbia brand. He was most recently Nike’s vice president of North America sales.
JD Sports Raises Outlook On Online Strength
JD Sports Fashion Plc reported total same-store sales for the twenty-two week period to January 2 were up more than 5 percent ahead of the prior year as consumers switched between physical and digital channels. Earnings are expected to be “significantly” ahead of analyst targets.
