VF Corp. Appoints New Reef Brand President
In addition to his new role, Roger Spatz will continue to serve as president of VF’s Eagle Creek brand, a position he has held since 2011.
Amer Sports’s Q4 Earnings Slide
Results were impacted by sports instruments product launches that were postponed to 2017 due to technical issues, as well as a delayed impact from some fitness product launches.
Kith Appoints Emily Oberg To Guide Kith Women
Kith hired Emily Oberg, former Complex video producer, as creative lead of Kith Women.
Columbia Sportswear’s Profit Climbs 34 Percent In Q4
Earnings were boosted by double-digit growth in Europe, modest gains in the U.S. and higher gross margins.
Katadyn BeFree Gains Momentum
With the Runner’s World Gear of the Year Award already under its belt, the fill-and-shake collapsible flask also caught the attention of the ISPO Award judges in Munich.
Rocky Brands Plans To Appoint Internal Candidate CFO
Rocky Brands Inc. stated that based on its evaluation of candidates for the position of chief financial officer it expects to make an internal hire by early March.
Skechers Q4 Profits Tumble
Skechers USA reported net earnings plunged 77.4 percent to $6.7 million, or 4 cents a share, although sales came in ahead of guidance.
Shred Partners With POW
At the SnowSports Industries America trade show last month, Shred debuted the Simplify Natural, a goggle that uses reclaimed, recycled and organic materials.
Mizuno Posts Operating Loss In The Nine Months
Earnings fell sharply and sales more modestly in its nine months ended December 31, impacted by a sluggish performance in the Americas region.
PHIT America Releases ‘The $7 Billion+ Issue?’ White Paper
A new white paper from PHIT America explores to what extent the recent spate of bankruptcies in the sporting goods sector can be traced to fewer people exercising and playing sports.
ISPO Munich 2017 Draws Record Attendance
ISPO Munich 2017, held from February 5 to 8, saw a record of more than 85,000 trade visitors, an increase of approximately 6 percent over last year’s total of 81,368.
Suunto Signs Xterra Champ Josiah Middaugh
In his new role, Middaugh will represent Suunto at races and events, and will contribute content to his bi-monthly Middaugh Coaching Corner at xterraplanet.com.
SOG Knives & Tools Promotes Two To Key Management Positions
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools promoted Patrick Carland to vice president of sales and Chris Cashbaugh to senior director of marketing.
Buck Knives Appoints Rep Of The Year
Buck Knives awarded its “2016 Sales Rep. of the Year” to Matt Hicks of Tackett Brothers, Inc. during the recent 2017 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.
Hydro Flask Adds New Directors To Leadership Team
Yiorgos Makris joined the Bend, OR-based company as director of marketing and John Cupit as director of design.
