Sig Sauer Appoints VP, Field Sales and Operations
Matt Campbell will be responsible for managing all field sales operations and staff supporting local retailers and distribution.
Gildan Shareholders Respond to Special Meeting Timing
Browning West, LP responded to Gildan’s announcement that its Board of Directors has “called” a so-called annual and special meeting of shareholders to be held on May 28, 2024, while also seeking to cancel the special meeting of shareholders.
Pacific Cycle Recalls Ascend Cabrillo and Minaret E-Bikes
Following reports of the electric bikes’ lithium-ion batteries overheating while charging, Pacific Cycle recalled the Ascend Cabrillo and Minaret electric bikes.
The Ironman Group Appoints New CEO as Andrew Messick Departs Role
Scott DeRue joins the company as CEO from Equinox where he was president. DeRue will also join The Ironman Group’s Board of Directors. He succeeds Andrew Messick who announced his retirement after 12 years as CEO, but will remain on the Board.
Airstream Appoints Vice President of Sales
GM of the Travel Trailer division, Bryan Melton, an outdoor and bike industry veteran, will assume his new role as VP of sales for the Travel Trailer and Touring Coach divisions immediately, replacing Justin Humphreys.
Gildan Board Sets Meeting Date; Sets Plan for Cancellation Based on Court Case
The company’s Board called an annual and special meeting of shareholders to be held on May 28, 2024 in response to a shareholder requisition submitted by certain shareholders, but then filed an application in Quebec Court for declaratory judgment that would enable them to cancel the special meeting.
Report: National Golf Rounds Played End 2023 Up 4.2 Percent
Golf Datatech, which agreed to be acquired by Circana, reported that National Rounds Played for 2023 were up 4.2 percent, with the most significant increase coming out of the Mid-Atlantic region covering New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
WaterRower Acquires CityRow in Rowing Equipment and Content Tie-up
The acquisition complements WaterRower’s almost 40 years of rowing manufacturing, global distribution and Nohrd brand of strength and performance products.
NSSF Concludes a Record SHOT Show
More than 55,400 industry professionals attended the four-day event with more than 2,600 companies exhibiting.
Two Ten Footwear Foundation Appoints New Chair and Vice Chair
New Balance President and CEO Joe Preston was confirmed as Board chair, succeeding outgoing chair David Kahan, president and CEO of Birkenstock USA. Jonathan Frankel, president of Aldo Product Services, Aldo Group, now serves as Board vice chair.
Fenix Outdoor International Appoints New CTO
The parent company of the Fjällräven, Royal Robbins, Hanwag, and Tierra brands promoted Head of Brands Business Tech and Deputy CTO Eefje Jacques to CTO, effective April 1. Current company CIO Jan Lindmark will retire on that date.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Adds Indie Board Director
Steve Becker is the new independent member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. He will serve as a member of the Board’s Nominating and Governance Committee.
Levi Strauss to Cut 10 to 15 Percent of Workforce; Sees Weak 2024
The first phase of the Project Fuel global productivity initiative is expected to occur in the first half of 2024 and is expected to include a 10 percent to 15 percent reduction of the company’s global corporate workforce.
KOA Expansion in Full Swing, Exceeding 510 Locations in 2023
The 20 new agreements in 2023 were said to be attributed to the KOA franchise development team’s efforts, marking a significant increase from 14 agreements in 2022.
RV Shipments Up 8.1 Percent in December, Down 36.5 Percent for 2023
Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 11.4 percent from December 2022, while Motorhomes finished the month down 9.4 percent compared to the corresponding month in 2022 with 2,842 units.
