Weber Cooks Up Global AR Facility with KKR
The initial $200 million facility is collateralized by certain accounts receivables of Weber in the U.S. and international markets, with subsequent closes of up to $100 million across European markets expected in the first half of 2024.
Revelyst Appoints Chief HR Officer
The Outdoor Products division of Vista Outdoor, Inc. hired Joyce Butler as chief human relations officer.
Former Athleta CEO to Lead Beyond Yoga as Co-Founder Exits CEO Role
Nancy Green, former CEO and president of Athleta, will join the athletic and lifestyle apparel brand owned by Levi Strauss & Co. as CEO on February 1. Co-founder Michelle Wahler will step down as CEO and COO/CFO Jesse Adams will also depart.
Tilly’s, Inc.’s CEO Departs; Board Chair to Lead Retailer on Interim Basis
Ed Thomas retired as president, CEO and director of the company. Company Co-founder and former President and CEO Hezy Shaked was appointed as the company’s interim president and CEO until a successor is found.
Golftec Appoints Human Resources Chief
Tom Reilly has held senior roles at Troon as SVP of human resources and as VP of human resources at Indigo Golf Partners.
Primary Arms Government Hires East Coast Field Sales Manager
Kris Mancha, the new field sales manager for its Eastern U.S. region, was in the U.S. Army Infantry for seven years. More recently, he worked in sales in custom-engineered metal components and tactical gear industries.
Promountings Acquires Aqua Training Bag
The boxing fitness equipment designer and manufacture has acquired the water-filled training bag brand.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Appoints Chief Retail Officer
Craig McNair brings strong leadership experience in the outdoor specialty retail space, having worked in key roles at Academy Sports + Outdoors and Cabela’s, Inc., where he was responsible for large regions of stores.
Rapala VMC Appoints New Regional Sales Manager
Mike Baumgartner got his feet wet in the fishing business by working at Scheels as a fish and hunt sales associate while in college. Later, he joined Pure Fishing as a key account manager.
Pickleball Kingdom Opening in Tampa
The expansion marks another milestone in the company’s commitment to bring pickleball directly to consumers. Steve Poborka is the local franchisee for the Tampa club.
RV Industry Association Promotes Atkins to VP Finance
Since 2019, Wayne Atkins has directed the day-to-day operations of the Association’s Finance team and managed the financial operation of the business entities across the RVIA, Go RVing, and the RV Technical Institute.
Imperial Headwear Hires National Sales Director, Golf
Montanye joined Imperial after fifteen years with Adidas Golf, where, for seven years, he was the Eastern U.S. regional manager.
Eastside Golf Closes Seed Funding Round Led by EP Golf Ventures
EP Golf Ventures is an investment partnership between the PGA of America and Elysian Park Ventures, the private investment arm affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers ownership group.
Hyperice Casts Wider Net Defending Massage Gun Patent, Files 16 More Suits
The company filed 16 additional lawsuits in Federal Court against Sharper Image, HoMedics, Ekrin Athletics, and more than a dozen others, including retailers CVS, Costco, Walgreens, and Kohl’s, related to the sale of percussive massage guns.
Vail Resorts Adjusts Guidance After Rough Start to Season
Season-to-date total skier visits were down 16.2 percent through January 7, compared to the prior-year STD period through January 8, 2023. Season-to-date total lift ticket revenue, including an allocated portion of season pass revenue for each applicable period, was up 2.6 percent.
