SGB Update Outdoor
Pearl Izumi Promotes Daran Godfrey to VP/GM
Godrey has been Pearl Izumi’s director of U.S. sales under the United Sports Brands umbrella for the past two years. Godrey brings two decades of sales management experience in the cycling space to the role.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Appoints SVP of Marketing, E-commerce & Loyalty
Susan Sanderson is responsible for the company’s digital and traditional marketing, e-commerce, brand strategy, omni-channel experience, and loyalty programs.
NRF: Consumers Just Getting Started on Planned BTS Purchases
The NRF noted in its report that while shopping is well underway, most (86 percent) consumers still have at least half of their purchases left to make.
Macy’s Terminates Arkhouse and Brigade Buyout Talks Over Financing Uncertainty
The Macy’s Board of America intends for the management team to return its full focus to enhancing shareholder value through the execution of the company’s “A Bold New Chapter” strategy.
Bass Pro Shops to Open Outpost in Tyler, TX in Early 2025
The retail site is expected to open in the first half of 2025. Upon completion of the Tyler store, Bass Pro Shops will have 18 stores in Texas and employ roughly 100 “outfitters”.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Sees Biggest YoY Retail Sales Jump Since Fall 2023
Retail sales showed moderate growth in June and posted the biggest year-over-over year increase in nearly a year amid a still-solid economy and near-zero inflation for retail goods.
Deckers Brands Will Execute a Six-for-One Forward Stock Split
The parent company of Hoka, Ugg, Teva, Sanuk, Koolaburra, and Ahnu said its Board approved a six-for-one forward stock split and a proportionate increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock and preferred stock to accommodate the stock split.
Canada Goose Appoints Chief Digital and Information Officer
Alfredo C. M. Tan will oversee all consumer-facing digital platforms, as well as IT, digital media and marketing and consumer insights.
Nite Ize Adds Indie Sales Representation in TALO Region
The Alpine Cowboy, owned by Stephanie and Koby Crooks for over 25 years, will represent the brand in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma (TALO region).
Legacy1846 Outdoor Group Appoints Industry Vet as CEO
Andrew Sibble has previously held key positions with notable portfolio brand companies, including Plano Synergy, Alliance Consumer Group, Xpedition Enterprises, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Birkenstock Names Managing Director for SE Asia and ANZ Region
Evelyn Chua was appointed managing director for the region covering Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand, effective July 1.
REI’s Chris Speyer to Join MEC as New Chief Merchandising Officer
Speyer, who has worked as REI Co-op’s CMO for the last seven years, reportedly brings over thirty years of leadership experience in the specialty outdoor retail, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer businesses.
EXEC: Rossignol Reopens Paris St–Germain Store
Joining a host of other brands freshening or expanding their Paris retail presence for the Summer Olympics, The Rossignol Group has reopened its Paris St–Germain store following a complete renovation.
REI Co-op Appoints SVP, Chief Technology Officer
Guillaume Ledieu succeeds Dan Shull, who will depart REI on July 12 for a new opportunity. Guillaume joined the co-op in 2023 as VP of foundation technology and has already had an incredible impact in his short time working for the company.
Locally Names First Chief Marketing Officer
Karen Sage joins the company as CMO to further fuel Locally’s expansion as it marks a 12-month growth trajectory to over $1.8 billion in retail referral sales.
