Aldo Group Appoints New CEO
Aldo Group Inc. announced that David Bensadoun as CEO. The eldest son of the company’s founder, Aldo Bensadoun, replaces Patrik Frisk, who has been CEO since 2014. The eldest son of the company’s founder joined the company in 1995 as a project manager.
Camber Outdoors Opens Applications For Third Annual Pitchfest
Finalists will live pitch their business to a panel of active-outdoor industry influencers at Pitchfest on July 25 in Salt Lake City, UT.
GU Energy Labs Appoints Roxanne Vogel As Sports Nutritionist
Vogel joins the GU team from Texas Woman’s University, where she completed her graduate degree and conducted research in Exercise and Sports Nutrition, and before that, was at MusclePharm as a research assistant.
RYU Apparel Sponsors 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
RYU Apparel Inc. was selected as the sole athletic apparel brand presented to every 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model after their photo shoot for use in their fitness, training and rest and recovery.
OIA Pens Letter To New Commerce Secretary
OIA’s Executive Director Amy Roberts sent a letter to Secretary Ross congratulating him on his confirmation and outlining the priorities of the outdoor industry’s trade agenda.
Aventura Clothing Partners With Uncommon Threads
As part of the partnership, Aventura will be donating new clothing quarterly that gives women the opportunity to be outfitted to raise self-confidence and feel empowered in their daily lives.
Equinox Revamps Leadership Team
Niki Leondakis will assume the role of CEO of Equinox Fitness Clubs and report directly to Harvey Spevak, who will step into the role of executive chairman and managing partner of Equinox Holdings Inc.
Pearl Izumi Welcomes New President
Chris Sword will replace Mike O’Connor, who served as president before retiring in December 2016.
Met-Rx Signs Leonard Fournette
As the latest athlete to join Team Met-Rx, the former college standout running back will be featured in a new digital ad campaign slated to debut this spring.
Mission Unveils VaporActive Apparel Collection
The line will be supported by a multi-million-dollar national media campaign across social, digital and grassroots initiatives as well as a commercial starring company co-founder Dwyane Wade.
Skullcandy Launches Battle Of The Bands Contest
The Skullcandy StayLoud Showdown concerts will pit bands against each other in three venues: Los Angeles, Austin, TX and New York. The winner heads to the Vans Warped Tour.
Zenrez Lands $6 Million In Series A Funding
Zenrez, which offers yield management software tools for fitness studios, raised $6 million in its series A funding.
Akervall Technologies Appoints EVP Of Global Business Development
Akervall Technologies Inc. (ATI), the manufacturer of SISU Mouth Guards and SOVA Nightgrinding Mouth Guards, appointed Mark Ish as the executive vice president of global business development.
American Outdoor Brands Cuts Outlook On Firearms Downturn
American Outdoor Brands, formerly known as Smith & Wesson, reported sales earnings on an adjusted basis grew 13.3 percent in its third quarter ended January 31 on a 10.8 percent revenue gain. However, the outlook for the current year was reduced due to a post-election slowdown in firearms sales.
Buckles February Comps Tumble
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended February 25, 2017 decreased 23.2 percent.
