Academy Sports Sets Texas Openings
Academy Sports + Outdoors announce plans to open stores in Aliana and Mansfield in Texas.
Academy Sports Opens First Store In Winston-Salem
Academy Sports + Outdoors now has 12 stores throughout North Carolina.
REI Invests Over $600,000 In Rewilding Five U.S. Cities This Year
Five U.S. cities will see five urban and suburban areas transformed into areas for outdoor recreation, thanks in part to more than half a million dollars in grant funding from REI this year.
Blizzard/Tecnica Appoints National Product Manager
Blizzard/Tecnica announced the hiring of Christian Avery as national product manager.
Mark Schneider Joins U.S. Ski & Snowboard As CTO
U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the Olympic national governing body for ski and snowboard sports in the U.S., announced that Mark Schneider has joined the organization as chief technology officer (CTO).
Saola Shoes Hires Independent Reps
Eco-conscious footwear brand Saola Shoes announced the addition of several experienced and respected independent sales reps, rounding out representation in all key U.S. regions.
Supreme Court: Online Shoppers Can Be Forced To Pay Sales Tax
The U.S. Supreme Court gave states broad authority to require online retailers to collect sales taxes.
Granite Gear Promotes David Eisenberg To Creative Manager
Backpack manufacturer Granite Gear has promoted David Eisenberg to creative manager.
C-A-L Ranch Stores Companies Announces Management Changes
C-A-L Ranch Stores Companies Inc. appointed Tom Yearsley as chief executive officer. Brock Leonardson is the new chief financial officer, and Mandi Dyer is the new general merchandise manager.
CrossFit Partners With BTWB
CrossFit Inc. and Beyond the Whiteboard (BTWB) have signed an exclusive agreement to link the data-driven fitness company with a software platform that will help CrossFit athletes and Affiliates maximize their results.
Conversation Leaders Head To Capital Hill
Land and Water Conservation Fund champions in the House and Senate rallied on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with conservation leaders and outdoor recreation advocates on June 20 and vowed to save America’s conservation and recreation program, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), before it expires in 100 days.
Point6 Announces Two Sales Reps
Point6, the family-owned manufacturer of merino wool socks, appointed two new representatives to manage sales and retailer relations in key territories.
Arkk Copenhagen Secures Funding
Nordic sneaker brand Arkk Copenhagen announced a multi-million-dollar (USD) Series A deal with Copenhagen-based Friheden Invest and North-East Venture.
PacSun Names Alfred Chang President
PacSun announced that Alfred Chang has been named president. Chang was most recently PacSun’s executive vice president of men’s merchandising & design and chief brand officer.
Raen Announces Two New Executive Appointments
California-based accessories brand Raen announced the appointment of Vice President of Sales & Marketing Scott Chantos and Director of Sales Adam Quick.
