New Sales Chief For Primos, Gold Tip And Bee Stinger
Hunting and archery brands Primos Hunting, Gold Tip and Bee Stinger have named industry veteran Jason Harris vice president of sales and entered into a strategic partnership with sales representation firm Ken Jefferies and Associates.
Converse Appoints New CMO
Nike Inc’s Converse brand has appointed Sophie Bambuck to the role of chief marketing officer, replacing Julien Cahn who left the brand in February to lead marketing at Supreme.
Boardriders Completes Billabong Acquisition
Boardriders, Inc., the owner of Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Billabong International Limited.
Puma Partners With Fossil To Introduce Wearables
Puma and Fossil Group Inc. have signed a global license partnership agreement for the design, development and distribution of Puma watches and wearables until 2028.
Camping World To Open Stores In Minnesota And Wisconsin In 2019
Camping World Holdings Inc. will open new SuperCenters in Baxter, MN, and Eau Claire, WI, by first quarter 2019.
Life Fitness Makes Executive Appointments
Commercial fitness equipment manufacturer Life Fitness announced three executive appointments.
Rocky Brands Net Income Climbs On Wholesale & Retail Strength
Rocky Brands Inc. reported first quarter net income of $3.3 million, or 44 cents per diluted share, up more than double from the company’s net income of $1.5 million, or 20 cents per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2017.
Interbike Announces Trade Show Leadership Change
Cycling trade show Interbike announced that Pat Hus, who has been show director since 2011, will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. He will be replaced by Justin Gottlieb, who has been promoted to interim show director.
Tecnica Outdoor Expands Sales Force
Tecnica Outdoor has hired additional reps hired for the company’s Tecnica Forge collection, a line of thermo-moldable hiking boots.
SidelineSwap Raises $5M In Funding
SidelineSwap, the online marketplace for sports gear and equipment, announced a $5 million Series A financing round led by Global Founders Capital, with participation from NBA legend David Robinson’s Admiral Capital, Peak6 Sports, RiverPark Ventures, FJ Labs and The Player’s Impact.
Zion Armstrong To Replace Mark King As President, Adidas North America
Adidas has appointed Zion Armstrong as president of Adidas North America, effective July 1, 2018. Armstrong succeeds Mark King, who has decided to step down. Armstrong has co-led Adidas North America as general manager together with King since June 2015.
Safilo Shareholders Approve 2017 Financials, New Board, Appointment Of CEO Trocchia
Safilo Group S.p.A. shareholders approved the company’s 2017 financial statement, the appointment of Angelo Trocchia as CEO and a new board of directors at Tuesday’s shareholders meeting.
Nite Ize Wins Two-Year Battle Against International Knockoffs
The International Trade Commission awarded protection for Boulder, CO-based NIte Ize’s Steelie product line with general exclusion order that prevents infringing products from entering U.S.
Puma’s Americas’ Sales Climb Double-Digits In Q1
Puma reported sales grew 15.6 percent on a currency-neutral basis in the Americas region in the first quarter. Overall sales on a currency-neutral basis climbed 21.5 percent.
Camping World Acquires Rock/Creek Outfitters
Camping World has acquired Rock/Creek Outfitters, based in Chattanooga, TN, according to multiple reports.
