SGB Update Outdoor
GSM Outdoors Acquires Roboworm
Roboworm has produced hundreds of millions of bass worms. “When you think of impactful soft plastic brands in the bass fishing space, you can’t have the conversation without talking about Roboworm.” —Crispin Powley, SVP of fishing, GSM
SIA: U.S. Snow Sports Participation Surpasses 30M
SIA’s annual study highlights key trends and insights from the past season and a comprehensive view of the health and growth of the snowsports industry.
PrimaLoft Beefs Up Product Team
PrimaLoft, Inc. appointed Chris Gallo as senior vice president of product strategy and Andrea Paulson as senior vice president of innovation and technology. Gallo was most recently at Nobull while Paulson was at Saucony.
Firedisc Cookers Adds New Indie Sales Agency
The maker of portable cooking solutions hired Alexander-Townsend as its sales representative partner.
EVent Fabrics Announces New Hires
EVent Fabrics announced the hiring of Bartosz Lassak as senior sales manager for the Eastern U.S. region, Xie Yi as textile engineer and Terry Kim as senior consultant in Korea.
Nordstrom Rack to Open New Store in Massachusetts
The 25,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack will open in the fall of 2025 in the The Landing at Hyannis. Nordstrom operates seven Nordstrom Rack stores in Massachusetts, generating over 900 jobs statewide.
DMR Bikes Hires North America Sales and Marketing Manager
Mike Flaherty will support the bike maker’s two North American distributors, BTi and QBP, along with LTP in Canada and a growing network of dealers stocking DMR Bikes products.
Dockworkers Now on Strike at East and Gulf Coast Ports
The strike spans from Maine to Texas and blocks everything from food to auto shipments across dozens of ports. Analysts have warned that this could cost the economy billions of dollars a day, threaten jobs and potentially stoke inflation.
Moncler to Open New York City Flagship
The location will represent the largest store for the Italian outerwear brand worldwide and follows the announcement that French luxury group LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton would invest in Moncler in a deal that gives it a seat on the company’s board.
Genesco Names Sandra Harris as New CFO
Sandra Harris was appointed senior vice president, finance and chief financial officer, effective October 7, 2024. She succeeds Thomas A. George, whose planned retirement will take effect on December 12, 2024, to ensure an orderly transition. She joins the company with a strong working background as CFO and in finance leadership roles, including at VF Corp.
Full Stack Supply Co. Expands North America Sales Force
The sales hires come as FSSC launches Phaenom footwear globally, with an inaugural product collection of performance freeski boots with patent-pending technology and circular design.
JCPenney to Hire Over 10,000 Employees for the Holiday Season
The company is hosting a national hiring event, October 16-18, in stores and online for the 2024 holiday season, with plans to hire over 10,000 seasonal employees.
HanesBrands Completes Sale of Champion Business to Authentic
HanesBrands, Inc. completed the sale of the intellectual property and certain operating assets of its global Champion business to Authentic Brands Group.
Off-White Brand Acquired by Bluestar Alliance Acquires from LVMH
Founded in 2012 by Virgil Abloh, Off-White manufactures seasonal men’s and women’s clothing, objects, furniture, and publications in Milan, Italy, with a global perspective on design and trends for youth culture.
Killington Resort and Pico Mountain Secure New Minority Owners
Great Gulf, the developer of the upcoming master-planned village at Killington, said it acquired a minority investment in the new ownership group purchasing the Killington Resort and Pico Mountain.
