PGA Tour Superstore To Offer Free Lessons For National Golf Day
PGA Tour Superstore will offer two, free 60-minute golf clinics at all of the company’s stores in celebration of National Golf Day, Wednesday, April 25th.
Gander Outdoors To Open In Greensburg And Saginaw
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, set grand opening events for new stores in Greensburg, PA and Saginaw, MI.
Arne Arens Joins The Conservation Alliance Board Of Directors
The Conservation Alliance welcomed Arne Arens, global brand president of The North Face, to its board of directors. Arens fills the seat vacated by the untimely passing of Ann Krcik, who represented The North Face on the board for three years.
Peloton Adds Board Member
Peloton, the the in-home fitness and technology company, announced that Pamela Thomas-Graham has been elected to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.
Boot Barn Acquires Three-Store Boot Chain In Texas
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. acquired certain assets of Lone Star Western & Casual LLC, an individually-owned retail company with three stores in Waxahachie, Corsicana and Athens in Texas.
Shimano’s Q1 Earnings Climb 13 Percent
Shimano Inc. reported earnings rose 13.2 percent in the first quarter on a 6.7 percent revenue gain. The Bicycle Components segment delivered a 5.1 percent sales gain while the Fishing Tackle segment expanded 13.2 percent.
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.
