Trust for Public Land Appoints Luis Benitez as Chief Impact Officer
In his capacity as CIO, Benitez will reportedly play a pivotal role in guiding, advancing and overseeing several key areas of TPL’s work including marketing and communications, federal affairs in Washington D.C. and TPL’s Land and People Lab.
Alterra Mountain Company Names New President and COO of Stratton
Alterra Mountain Company announced that Matt Jones has been named the new president & COO of Stratton, the ski resort in Vermont.
Sporting Insights Appoints Joint Managing Director
The U.K.-based market research firm announced that Richard Payne has taken on a new position as joint managing director of the company, alongside managing director, John Bushell.
AGM Global Vision Names President
AGM Global Vision, a manufacturer of electro-optics, night vision, and thermal imaging for hunting, appointed Mark Tarakanov as its new president. Tarakanov is one of the original founders of AGM Global and a seasoned industry veteran.
Pure Hockey to Open Two Stores In Ohio
Pure Hockey announced plans to open two stores in Ohio in mid-October in Columbus and Mayfield Heights. The openings mark the retailer’s entrance into Ohio.
Report: UK Holiday Spending Increase Will Fall Short of Inflation Growth
The 3.4 percent growth for the holiday selling period, driven by 9.3 percent inflation for the year, still falls short of last year’s increase and marks a second quarter of slowing growth in 2023.
Skechers Obtains European Injunction Against Dockers Over Hands Free Slip-Ins Designs
Skechers USA, Inc. reported it had obtained a European Union-wide preliminary injunction against Dockers by Gerli for selling a shoe style that infringes on Skechers’ Hands Free Slip-ins designs.
Thor Industries Increases Quarterly Dividend
Thor Industries, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the amount of its regular quarterly dividend to 48 cents per share from 45 cents, an increase of approximately 7 percent.
Core Health & Fitness Appoints New CEO
Core Health & Fitness appointed industry veteran Bryan K. O’Rourke as chief executive officer. O’Rourke will work together with Founder and Chairman Michael Bruno.
NRF: Import Volumes Slowing Heading Into Holiday Selling
Import cargo volume at the major container ports in the U.S. has hit its expected peak for the year and should gradually slow moving into the holiday season, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation(NRF) and Hackett Associates. Ports have not reported September numbers, but Global Port Tracker projected the month at 1.94 million TEU, down 4.3 percent year-over-year. October is also forecasted at 1.94 million TEU, down 3.1 percent year-over-year.
Birkenstock Holding Makes Debut on Wall Street Today
Birkenstock Holding is set to list its U.S. initial public offering at $46 a share, slightly below the midpoint of its projected range between $44 and $49. The stock is set to begin trading Wednesday morning at the open of the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BIRK.
Good Feet Hires First Chief Brand Officer
Good Feet Holdings, LLC, the holdings group of wellness brands, including The Good Feet Store and ING Source socks, appointed Doug Zarkin as incoming chief brand officer.
Industry Analyst Joins Edelman Smithfield
Edelman Smithfield, a financial communications firm, announced that Kimberly Greenberger, a veteran Wall Street analyst covering the apparel and footwear space, has joined the firm as a senior advisor.
Denver’s Echo Mountain Acquired
Jogan Inc., a Denver-based holding company, acquired Echo Mountain, a ski area located near Evergreen and Idaho Springs, CO. Terms were not disclosed.
Nordstrom, Inc. to Open New Rack Store in Mooresville, NC
The 28,000 square-foot Nordstrom Rack store is scheduled to open in the Mooresville Crossing shopping center in fall 2024.
