Alpha Silencer Adds New Regional Sales Director
The company hired Keith Feeley as regional sales director after building a career at Tactical Solutions developing his industry knowledge.
Microbest Inc. Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
The firearms component maker Microbest, Inc. hired Will Brown as its new chief operating officer to oversee the company’s day-to-day operations.
Finisterre Appoints President and GM for North America
UK-based surf lifestyle apparel brand appointed Chris Evans as president and general manager for North America. Most recently, he was the VP of international and sustainability at Vissla and previously held roles at Patagonia and Billabong.
Urban Outfitters Brand Gets New Leadership for North America
Shea Jensen will become president of Urban Outfitters Brand, North America, effective February 5, 2024, overseeing merchandising, marketing, digital and retail operations.
Urban Outfitters Posts Solid Holiday Sales Despite Declines at Namesake Brand Stores
Consolidated net sales for the two-month Holiday selling period ended December 31 increased 10 percent year-over-year, driving 11-month year-to-date sales up 8 percent year-over-year.
Zumiez Sees Q4 Results at Low End of Guidance After Tough Holiday
Zumiez forecasted fiscal 2023 fourth-quarter sales to be near the low end of its guidance range of $275 million to $281 million and fourth-quarter earnings per share to also be near the low end of its range of 24 cents to 34 cents.
Lipsey’s Promotes Cloessner to SVP; Hires New CFO
The firearms distributor has promoted Jason Cloessner to the position of SVP of product development and hired David Wascom, a former partner at Baton Rouge-based CPA firm Hannis T. Bourgeois, as company CFO.
Alpha Silencer Appoints Director of Brand Marketing and Strategy
Miranda Cook will reportedly oversee creative services, brand marketing, multimedia, social media initiatives, content creation, event marketing, and strategic marketing initiatives, reporting to VP Rebecca Steele.
Coleman, Marmot Parent Sees Further Cuts in New Organizational Realignment
The majority of the plan’s costs are in the area of cash severance payments and other termination benefits. The company plans to reduce its office roles by approximately 7 percent, with most expected to be complete by the end of 2024.
Famous Footwear Parent Caleres Reaffirms Full-Year Outlook
The parent of Famous Footwear and the Naturalizer, Vionic, Allen Edmonds, Blowfish Malibu, and Sam Edelman brands, reaffirmed its financial outlook for consolidated sales, EPS and adjusted EPS for full year 2023.
Compass Diversified Promotes Three on Investment Team
The owner of Velocity Outdoor, BOA, Primaloft, 5.11, and other active lifestyle brands, promoted investment team members Raj Dalal, Lucas Scholhamer and Phoebe Madsen.
Lohla Sport Appoints New Rep for PNW, Rockies Regions
Golf and ski industry veteran Kristin Ericson was hired as senior business development executive for the ladies’ golf-lifestyle apparel brand in the Pacific Northwest and Rockies.
UK Retail Foot Traffic Declines Sharply in December
Overall retail UK foot traffic decreased by 5.0 percent year-over-year in December, down from a 0.7 percent decline in November, according to BRC-Sensormatic IQ data.
Tiger and Nike Confirm the End of an Era
Tiger was at the end of a ten-year, $200 million deal he signed with Nike in 2013. Along with his announcement on X, he uploaded a photo of himself with his mother, Kultida, and Nike Founder Phil Knight.
NRF: Import Cargo Enters Winter Lull as Red Sea Disruptions Continue
Inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should gradually decline during the first quarter of 2024 before increasing in the spring, according to the latest NRF report.
