SSSF Names Director of Scholastic Clay Target Program
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) named Wayne Rasmussen the national director of its Scholastic Clay Target Program leading the SSSF’s youth development program.
C&H Precision Family of Companies Names President
As President of C&H Precision, Kisgen will be key in steering the company’s strategic direction and overseeing its operations in Richmond Hill, GA.
VF Corporation CFO Stepping Down After 23-Year Run with Company
CFO Matt Puckett will be stepping down later this year. He will stay on until a new CFO is appointed to help ensure a smooth transition.
Rally House Begins 2024 Expansion in Fort Worth
Rally House’s 2024 expansion begins in Fort Worth, TX, with the new store opening of Rally House Montgomery Plaza.
Pvolve Announces Franchise Deal in Greater Washington D.C. Area
Functional fitness brand to make market debut in Bethesda, MD with Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Hitesh Amin.
VF Corp. Sees Q3 Business Decline Accelerate; Will Conduct Strategic Review of Brands
The 16 percent year-over-year decline was an acceleration of the decline in the business, which was down just 2 percent in the fiscal second quarter when new CEO Bracken Darrell sounded the alarm that all was not well in the business.
Tactics Opening First Location Outside of Oregon
The Oregon-based skateboarding and snowboarding specialty retailer is adding a new store in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. The opening is planned for early summer 2024.
Nordstrom to Open 18th Rack Store in Illinois in Spring 2025
The 25,000-square-foot store will be located in Randall Square, adding to the four Nordstrom stores and 17 Nordstrom Rack stores in Illinois at press time.
Amer Sports Company Launches New Senior Secured Notes Offering
The net proceeds from the offering of the Notes and the expected net proceeds from the New Senior Secured Credit Facilities are expected to repay all outstanding indebtedness under the company’s existing credit facilities, which will be terminated.
Costco Wholesale Appoints New CFO as Galanti Moves to Advisory Role
The Costco Board of Directors named Gary Millerchip EVP and CFO, effective March 15. He is the SVP and CFO at The Kroger Co. Galanti will remain with Costco through January 2025 in an advisory role and will continue on the Board of Directors.
Vail Resorts Adds European Board Member as Global Expansion Looms
Originally from Munich, Germany, Knobloch resides in Paris, France and is president of the Cannes Film Festival. She started her career practicing law in Munich, New York and Los Angeles and went on to have a 25-year career in various leadership roles at WarnerMedia.
Whyte Bikes Appoints Cannondale Vet as New CEO
Nikki Hawyes was appointed CEO, replacing Ed Culley, who is departing for a new role. Concurrently, Jonathan Neale, the former COO of McLaren Group and CEO of McLaren Racing, was appointed chairman of the Board of Directors, replacing David Hill.
Accell Group to Consolidate Manufacturing Footprint, Cut Staff
In adjusting its operating model from a decentralized “house of brands” to an integrated player in the bicycle industry, Accell Group said it intends to better leverage its strong European manufacturing footprint, decrease operational complexity and improve its competitive position.
Countrywide Sports Appoints Chris Means as President
Means has 37 years of experience in the shooting sports industry with expertise in purchasing, sales management and P&L responsibility. Most recently, he was the President of Tactical Gear Distributors and also served as chairman of NASGW through 2023.
Pickleball Kingdom to Open in Philadelphia
Pickleball Kingdom announced it will open its latest club in Philadelphia. The search for the first location is focused on Montgomery County.
