SGB Update

AMX Global Recalls Portable Folding Stadium Seats

The portable seat was sold under the BJ’s Wholesale or Black Sierra brand. Five reports were received of the security hook breaking, including two reports of falls and one injury involving bruising, headaches and a pinched nerve.

Arcus Hunting Names New National Sales Manager

Jim Heeren has been hired as national sales manager for the Midwest and Western U.S. regions, played a key role in launching a gun safe division for Dansons and spent 21 years at Cabela’s.

Retrospec Hires Evo Vet to Lead Growth with E-Commerce Focus

Nick Marvik was, most recently, a senior manager for growth marketing at outdoor gear retailer Evo.com for over nine years. In his new role, he will “take charge” of Retrospec’s e-commerce operations, performance marketing efforts and customer acquisition plans.

Momentec Brands Names Chief Technology Officer

Christine Rose will oversee Momentec Brands’ technology initiatives, including digital customer-facing platforms, enterprise infrastructure, supply chain systems, and information security.

Crunch Franchise to Open in Portsmouth, VA

Brian Hibbard, CEO of Fitness Ventures, LLC and the owner and operator of Crunch Fitness locations nationwide, will open a 40,000-square-foot Crunch fitness facility in Portsmouth, VA, in Summer 2025.

Nordstrom to Open Rack Store in Longmont, CO

The Rack store will occupy a 28,000-square-foot space in the Harvest Junction Shopping Center, which includes Marshall’s, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ulta Beauty, Ross Dress for Less, and other notable retailers. Harvest Junction is owned and managed by an affiliate of Pine Tree.

Macy’s, Inc. Names Chief Stores Officer of Macy’s

Currently, Barbie Cameron is the senior vice president and regional director of stores for the East Region. Before that, she was the interim chief stores officer at Macy’s since August 2024.

Elan Appoints Central Europe Manager

Elan said Bernhard Leichtfried was promoted to general manager of Elan Central Europe, responsible for business in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He jointed the company in September 2024 as sales and marketing director.