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Emerald Acquires PlumRiver
Emerald Holding Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of PlumRiver LLC, a provider of software-as-a-service technology through its Elastic Suite solution. The acquisition is expected to complement Emerald’s portfolio of show brands including Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo, among others.
IHEA-USA Names Executive Director
The IHEA-USA (International Hunter Education Association—USA) announced that Alex Baer has been promoted to executive director effective January 1, 2021.
Marine Marketers Of America Announce 2021 Leadership Team
Marine Marketers of America announced the election of new officers and the appointment of new board members for 2021.
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints President, Global Operations Group
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced the appointment of Jim Zwiers as president, global operations group, responsible for portfolio-wide sourcing, logistics, distribution, customer service, and information technology. Zwiers succeeds Mike Jeppesen, who is retiring after more than 33 years in the footwear industry.
Filson Taps Former CEO Of Woolrich As CEO
Filson, the outdoor outfitter and apparel manufacturer based in Seattle, announced that Paolo Corinaldesi has been named as chief executive officer. Corinaldesi is the sixth CEO in the brand’s 124-year history.
NSGA 2021 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit Moves Dates
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) has moved the dates of its 2021 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit to September 26 to 28, 2021 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, FL. The event was initially scheduled for May 16 to 18.
Maine Sport Outfitters To Open Third Location
Maine Sport Outfitters plans to open a store in Rockland, ME. The retailer currently operates locations in Rockport and Camden.
CODI Declares Fourth Quarter 2020 Distributions
Compass Diversified (CODI) declared a quarterly cash distribution of 36 cents per share on the company’s common shares. Said Elias Sabo, CEO of CODI, “As we enter 2021, our capital allocation strategy, unique permanent capital structure, active management style and diverse group of subsidiaries will continue to differentiate CODI.”
Macy’s Names Chief Merchandising Officer
Macy’s Inc. announced that Nata Dvir has been named chief merchandising officer of the Macy’s brand, effective February 1, 2021. She currently serves as Macy’s senior vice president and general business manager for Beauty and Center Core merchandise.
REI’s CEO Sends Year-End Note To Co-Op Members
In a year-end letter to co-op members entitled, “Grateful for Our Community in a Year Like No Other,” Eric Artz, REI Co-op CEO and president, reflected on the accomplishments of the company. He also noted that while the past year had its challenges, it was also one of “profound clarity, focus and learning.”
Riton Optics Names Brand Manager
Riton Optics, based in Tucson, AZ, announced Eric Hickman as its new brand manager.
Survey: More Than Two-Thirds Of Americans Said Their Health And Fitness Has Been Negatively Impacted In 2020
According to a new survey from Life Time, a majority of people have reported gaining weight, losing muscle and struggling with their mental health during the past year.
JCPenney Initiates Search For New CEO
JCPenney, which emerged from bankruptcy proceedings on December 7 under new ownership, said it has launched a search for a chief executive officer to replace Jill Soltau, who will exit the company effective December 31, 2020.
SFIA Releases 2020 Trends In Team Sports Report
Team sports participation increased 3.2 percent in 2019, largely attributed to growth in more popular team sports, such as basketball (2.9 percent), outdoor soccer (4.5 percent), flag football (3.2 percent), and lacrosse (0.8 percent) according to SFIA’s 2020 Trends in Team Sports Report.
Colorado Yurt Company Appoints Director Of Sales
Colorado Yurt Company, based in Montrose, CO. announced the hiring of Garrett Walker as director of sales. He formerly worked for Teilhaber Manufacturing and OtterBox.
