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ShoreMaster Acquires Neptune Boat Lifts

ShoreMaster, LLC, which merged with HydroHoist, LLC in 2019, announced the acquisition of Neptune Boat Lifts based in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

ZipFit Appoints Sales Managers

ZipFit has appointed Chris Dominick as managing director, head of North American sales. Thomas May joins the company as director of operations and international sales.

Surfline Secures Funding, Appoints CEO

Surfline\Wavetrak Inc., the company behind surf forecasting platform Surfline, announced an investment of $30 million by TCG. The company also announced the appointment of Kyle Laughlin as CEO. Laughlin succeeds Jeff Berg, who will play an active role in the company as executive chairman.

Stio To Open Location In Boulder

Stio announced the opening of its next Mountain Studio retail store in Boulder, CO. The brand has leased a location on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall and plans to open in spring 2021.

Grayl Names Director Of Sales

Grayl has named Chris Lowe as director of sales. Lowe will work alongside company president and CEO, Andrew Weber and Co-Founder, Travis Merrigan, and is tasked with building out and managing Grayl’s nationwide sales reps while implementing a strategic sales plan for the growth of the brand across categories.

Kitzuma Launches Bike Delivery Service

A team of cycling industry logistics veterans is rethinking the way bikes are shipped with its brand Kitzuma Cycling Logistics. The over-the-road shipping service, officially launched December 1, offers a dock-to-door, box-free, ready-to-ride bike delivery service nationwide.

Kathmandu Holdings CEO To Resign

Kathmandu Holdings announced the planned resignation of Group CEO Xavier Simonet. The New Zealand-based owner of Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz also reported a 72 percent hike in sales in the first quarter ended October 31.

Recall: Santa Cruz Bicycles

About 2,900 bikes from Santa Cruz Bicycles sold in the U.S. are being recalled. The recall involves the Nomad 4a Aluminum model.

Dick’s SG To Test New Outdoor Concept

Dick’s Sporting Goods confirmed it will be testing a new outdoor-themed concept called Public Lands with two locations scheduled to open in former Field & Stream stores in 2021.

REI To Open New Store

REI Co-op will open a new store in Mechanicsburg, PA in fall 2021, marking the Co-op’s fifth location in the state.