Staccato Hires Two Leaders in Marketing and Business Development
Staccato the manufacturer of the Staccato 2011 Pistol announced that Jessie Harrison and KC Eusebio joined the company as training director and brand specialist and director of special projects and business development, respectively.
Fossil Group Snags Franco Fogliato as CEO and Board Member
New CEO Franco Fogliato most recently served as president and CEO of Salomon. Before that, he spent eight years working at Columbia Sportswear as CEO of Europe and at Billabong Group and held executive roles at The North Face earlier in his career.
Sacks Parente Golf Re-Brands as Newton Golf: A Sacks Parente Company
The company will now call the original Sacks Parente Golf putter division Newton Gravity within Newton Golf: A Sacks Parente Company, while Newton Motion Shafts will keep its segment name.
Currex and Powerstep Parent Acquired by Private Investment Firm
Bansk Group has acquired Foundation Wellness, the parent company of the Powerstep, Currex, Foot Petals, Flat Socks, Doctor Hoys, and other branded footcare-focused product companies from Gridiron Capital.
Mad Engine Global Adds Three Leaders to C-Suite
The senior team expands with the addition of Angelina Yagudayev as chief merchandising officer, Christine Bettles as chief financial officer and Gina Cappi as chief creative officer.
SFIA Appoints New President and CEO as Tom Cove Retires
Todd Smith becomes president and CEO effective October 1. He succeeds Cove, who announced his retirement as president and CEO in early 2024 after leading the organization since 2005.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Names National Sales and Marketing Manager for G3 Boats
Bryan Seti has been named the new national sales and marketing manager for G3 Boats. Heee will continue as GM of Yamaha’s WaterCraft Division.
Youngone Corp. Opens Canadian Office led by SVP Diana Seung
Most recently, Seung was the president of Tentree, an apparel brand based in Vancouver, BC. Before that, she worked for Callaway Golf as GM of North America
C&H Precision Appoints New Marketing Director
In addition to being a Marine Corps veteran, Travis Tipps, gained valuable insights and knowledge working in various roles in the firearms, ammunition and tactical gear industries, including for Daniel Defense, Strategic Armory Corps, Norma and Blue Force Gear
SAR Firearms Appoints Chief Executive Officer
New CEO Tony Sarsilmaz reportedly joins SAR Firearms with over 20 years of leadership, business development, marketing, and growth experience in organizations ranging from startups to large-scale corporations, including over 20 years of service in the U.S. Army.
Allbirds, Inc. Will Execute 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split Today
The Reverse Stock Split is expected to become effective at 5 p.m. EDT today, September 4, 2024, and the company’s Class A Common Stock is expected to begin trading on a post-split basis at the market open on September 5, 2024.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Lifts Full-Year Guidance After Strong Q2 Results
Comparable store sales growth came in at 4.5 percent y/y, on top of the 2.0 percent y/y comp store sales growth in the year-ago Q2 period. Six-month year-to-date comps were up 4.9 percent y/y through August 3.
Protest Sportswear Inks NA Distribution Deal with Momentum Distribution
With Momentum Distribution’s over 25 years of experience, Protest Sportswear noted that the company had played a key role in the success of Vans, Arena and Descente.
Report: Textile Mills Lead List of Declining Manufacturing Operations in August
The U.S. manufacturing sector’s economic activity contracted in August for the fifth consecutive month and the 21st time in the last 22 months as demand continued to be weak, output declined and inputs stayed accommodative.
AAFES to Offer Outdoor Gear from Bass Pro Shops on Exchange Website
Bass Pro Shops signed an agreement with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and the DOD’s largest retailer to bring a selection of Bass Pro fishing, hunting and camping gear as well as apparel to the military’s ShopMyExchange.com.
