American Apparel Expands Reach in Australian and New Zealand Markets
American Apparel, owned by Gildan Activewear, is expanding its reach in the Australian and New Zealand markets, releasing its 2024 product line through a dedicated e-commerce website.
Sacks Parente Golf Widens Net Loss as Product Sales Expand
The golf equipment start-up company reported $349,000 in revenues for the 2023 full year, compared to $190,000 in 2022.
RVIA: Board Meeting Notes and RV Campground Coalition Hold First In-Person Meeting
The newly formed RV Campground Coalition held its first in-person meeting and began setting goals to unify the industry around campgrounds’ importance to RV camping’s current and future health.
IHRSA Wraps 2024 Trade Show & Convention, Names New Board Members
IHRSA 2024 welcomed more than 300 exhibitors, 150 speakers and 8,700 fitness professionals, show organizers reported preliminary number show a double-digit increase in attendance from 2023’s venue.
Joyride Closes Series A Funding to Connectivity in Low-Speed Electric Vehicles
The company powers connected electric vehicles in over 250 global markets, from e-scooters and e-bikes to mini-cars and golf carts.
Xpedition Archery Adds Senior Level Engineers to Drive Innovation
Sean Keeney and Jason Fogg are expected to enhance Xpedition Archery’s engineering department to drive innovation in the archery experience.
USPTA Names Chief Development Officer
The United States Professional Tennis Association promoted Ramona Husaru to chief development officer from her prior position as director of education and certification.
1791 OLG Hires Director of Product Development
As the Director of Product Development, Justin Hoffman will collaborate with vendors, business-to-business customers and consumers to meet growing demand for the company’s products.
Xcel Brands, Inc. Prices Public Offering of Common Stock Shares
All of the shares of common stock are being sold at a public offering price of 65 cents per share, for gross proceeds of $2,134,874, before underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, and included participation from members of Xcel’s management.
Caleres, Inc. Hires Liz Dunn for Strategic Planning and Communication Chief
The parent of Famous Footwear and the Naturalizer, Vionic, Allen Edmonds, Blowfish Malibu, and Sam Edelman brands, hired Liz Dunn as SVP of corporate development and strategic communications
Lands’ End, Inc. Authorizes $25 million Share Repurchase Program
The company expects that purchases will be funded through existing cash on hand, cash from operations, borrowings under its asset-based senior secured credit facility or a combination of the foregoing.
Concert Golf Partners Names CFO
Earlier in his career, Charles Bracher worked in finance roles at Goldman Sachs and Arnold Palmer Golf Management and with the eventual founders of Concert Golf, CEO Peter Nanula and COO Susan Dunnavant.
Hibbett, Inc. Sees Q4 Net Income Decline as Comp Sales Fall 6.4 Percent
Brick-and-mortar comparable sales declined 9.2 percent, while e-commerce increased 6.9 percent on a year-over-year basis, excluding the impact of the 14th week. E-commerce represented 18.9 percent of total net sales for the Fiscal 2024 Q4 period.
White River Marine Group Names Hatteras Plant Manager
White River Marine Group hired Guy Roberts as plant manager for its Hatteras Yachts facility in New Bern, N.C. The company made significant investments in plant operations and tooling to prepare to introduce three new models.
Ruffwear Builds Leadership Team as Brand Celebrates 30 Years
Ruffwear promoted Young Joen to chief operating officer, hired Robin Skillings as chief marketing officer and Sandella Gansheimer as chief revenue officer.
