SGB Update Outdoor
Elevate Textiles Names CEO and Board Director
A global textile solutions company, announced that Jeffrey P. Pritchett will join the company as CEO and Member of the Board of Directors on April 23.
Anta Opens AntaZero, a Carbon-Neutral Retail Store
Anta Group Executive Director and Co-CEO Lai Shixian and Anta Brand CEO Tsui Yeung opened the AntaZero store, advancing sustainable retail practices in China’s apparel and footwear industry.
Vail Resorts Expects Resort EBITDA at Low End of Outlook Despite Late Season Bump
Results in March and April reportedly improved compared to the season-to-date period through March 3, 2024, with March and April visitation across the company’s western North American resorts exceeding prior-year record levels as conditions improved.
Kent Outdoors Secures $100 Million Credit Facility to Support Growth
Financing from Eclipse Business Capital follows earlier investments from Goldman Sachs and Comvest Partners.
Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle, Co. Names New Chairman
Outgoing Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle Chairman Lee McGill made the decision to step aside, effective April 9, naming Drew McGill as chairman of the Board of Directors from his most recent role as Vice Chairman.
Cotopaxi Names New CFO/COO as Roles Shift in Top Company Leadership
Lindsay Shumlas, formerly with Manhattan Beachwear and Vici, joins the company in a new combined CFO and COO role, a first for the company. Co-founder Stephan Jacob moves into the new role as chief technology and business development officer.
Nordstrom Family Members Look to Take Namesakes Retailer Private Again
The company’s CEO, Erik Nordstrom, and president, Pete Nordstrom, notified the Board of their interest in pursuing a potential transaction pursuant to which Nordstrom would become a private company.
Kent Outdoors Hires Rob Otto as CFO
Founded in 1959 in New London, Ohio, Kent Outdoors is a diverse platform of outdoor brands with a broad product set spanning personal flotation devices, wakeboards, water skis, towable tubes, snowboards, and more.
NRF Promotes Adam Lukoskie to Senior VP
The National Retail Federation promoted Adam Lukoskie, executive director of the NRF Foundation, to also serve as senior vice president of NRF.
The UK Gets a New Surf Shop in Cornwall
UK-based 10 Over Surf Shop is celebrating the grand opening of its concept store in Lantegue Studios in Cornwall, a peninsula to the southwest of Wales in the United Kingdom.
NBDA Appoints Andrew Feenstra First Vice Chair of Board of Directors
The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) appointed Andrew Feenstra, owner of Cyclesmith Halifax, as the first vice chair of the NBDA Board of Directors.
Brixton Taps Former Levi’s, Hurley and Quiksilver Exec as New CEO
Seth Ellison, a 40-plus-year industry veteran of the lifestyle apparel and action sports categories, takes the helm as CEO of the omni-channel lifestyle brand headquartered in Oceanside, CA.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Cuts Board Size to Six Members
Board members Erica Fortune, Gregory P. Hickey and Philip C. Williamson have reportedly notified the Board of Directors of their intent to resign as Board members prior to the company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Massimo Group Reports Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results
Full-year 2023 revenues were up 32.9 percent to $115.0 million on strong sales of powersports vehicles and Pontoon boats.
Head/Tyrolia Hires Wintersports Marketing Coordinator
Natalie Dyksterhouse’s “deep connection to the sport enriches her approach to the role at Head.”
