SGB Update Outdoor
Sports Direct’s Parent Company Plans New HQ
Frasers Group, the U.K.-based parent of Sports Direct, submitted a planning application for a new global headquarters campus at Ansty in Rugby, Warwickshire. The company’s current headquarters are in Shirebrook, Derbyshire.
Suunto Unveils Plans for U.S. Direct Distribution
Suunto has implemented a new system to directly distribute its products to U.S. retailers, one of the Finnish company’s key initiatives in expanding its business in North America.
Alterra Mountain Company Adds Three Execs to Leadership Team
Krista Sprenger is the new chief development officer, Gui Karyo chief technology officer and Andrew Bodziak was appointed executive vice president of Hospitality.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Names VP of Programs
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable promoted Chris Perkins to vice president of programs.
Report: Shot Show is Now the Third Largest Trade Show in Vegas
The show is now the eighth largest trade show in America, according to Trade Show Executive’s just-released Gold 100 rankings. The rankings were based on trade shows held throughout the U.S. in 2022 and measured by net square feet.
American Outdoor Brands Names COO
American Outdoor Brands Inc. said Brent Vulgamott, vice president of sales, operations and analytics, was promoted to chief operating officer, a newly created role. Vulgamott will continue to lead all facets of the company’s sales, operations, and analytics functions.
Hydro Flask, Osprey Parent Sees Flattish Outdoor Segment Sales In Fiscal Q2
Helen of Troy reported sales in its Home & Outdoor segment, including OXO, Hydro Flask and Osprey eased 0.2 percent in the fiscal second quarter ending August 31, to $240.0 million.
The Good Feet Store Opens 250th Location
The Good Feet Store, based in Carlsbad, CA, announced a milestone with the opening of its 250th store, in partnership with franchisee group, The Watermans. The new store is located at 4400 Hwy 6 #200 in College Station, TX.
PleasureLand RV Centers Owner Dan Pearson Passes Away
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) issued a statement today, October 3, informing the industry and RVDA membership that Dan Pearson, owner of PleasureLand RV Centers, headquartered in St. Cloud, MN, has passed away.
Gunpowder, Inc. Adds Three Hires in Strategic Move
The company noted that the hire of Josh Ward, Michelle Gandola and Alex Gaziano in the third quarter of 2023, reflected the Wisconsin-based agency’s “commitment to strengthening its public relations and digital marketing capabilities.”
Nordstrom Plans Another Texas Rack Store
With the addition of this new location, two stores opening this fall in Denton and Allen, and the recently-opened location in San Antonio, Nordstrom will operate 22 Nordstrom Rack stores and eight Nordstrom stores in Texas.
Camping World’s CEO Joins Overstock’s Board
Overstock.com, Inc. appointed Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World, as an independent director, effective October 2, 2023.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens Second VA Store
The 77,000-square-foot space in Fredericksburg, VA marks the sixth store Academy has opened in 2023 on its was to its goal of opening 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.
Zamberlan Names Rep Group In Midwest
Zamberlan, the third-generation handcrafted Italian bootmaker, tapped The Hammond Group to represent the brand in the Midwest.
Lax Ammunition Opens Fourth Retail Store In California
Lax Ammunition, the Southern California ammunition retailer, opened its fourth retail location in San Marcos, CA, on October 2.
