Big Rock Sports Promotes Two Senior Managers to Top Leadership Roles
Big Rock Sports has promoted Brian Phillips to president and Mark Charnot to COO.
Wolverine Worldwide Amends Credit Agreement
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. entered into a fourth amendment of its existing credit agreement to add near-term financial and operational flexibility.
Crunch Franchisee Opening Another Charlotte Location This Summer
CR Fitness Holdings, LLC is opening Crunch Charlotte University, a $5 million, 36,000-square-foot fitness facility in the Town Center Plaza, less than a mile from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
National Cycling League Hires New CEO
The National Cycling League (NCL) hired experienced sports veteran Andrea Pagnanelli as chief executive officer.
American Rebel Holdings Closes Private Placement Offering
American Rebel Holdings, Inc., a designer, manufacturer and marketer of branded safes, personal security and self-defense products, closed on its private placement of common stock, or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof, and warrants.
EssilorLuxottica Inks Eyewear License with Jimmy Choo
EssilorLuxottica, the parent company of Ray-Ban, Costa, Native Eyewear, and Oakley, among others, signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Jimmy Choo to design, manufacture and distribute the brand’s eyewear worldwide.
New Wave Group Acquires Tenson AB
New Wave Group AB reported it acquired 100 percent of the shares in the Swedish outdoor and lifestyle company Tenson AB. Tenson AB will reportedly be part of the Sports & Leisure operating segment with a primary focus on the retail sales channel.
Levi Strauss Trims Outlook for Year on U.S. Wholesale Weakness
Levi Strauss & Co. reduced guidance for its fiscal year while reporting earnings in its fiscal second quarter ended May 28 arrived slightly below Wall Street targets amid pressures at the U.S. wholesale channel. Wholesale revenues were down 22 percent in the quarter. Beyond Yoga was a bright spot, increasing revenues by 28 percent.
Gillz LLC Rebrands to Outdoor Nation Unlimited LLC
Gillz LLC, based in Jacksonville, FL, rebranded to Outdoor Nation Unlimited, emphasizing the company’s expansion beyond fishing apparel into the broader performance outdoor apparel category. The company’s consumer-facing brands include Gillz, Reel Life, FinTech, and Mad Pelican.
Clarks Hires Under Armour Retail Chief as UK Managing Director
Clarks hired Bob Neville, most recently global vice president of retail at Under Armour, as managing director for the U.K. and Ireland, effective August 2023.
Brooks Running Launches Resale Program
Brooks Running launched ReStart, its first re-commerce program to refurbish and resell used Brooks footwear in the U.S.
RC Tech Establishes Sales And Support Base For U.S. Outdoor Industry
RC Tech, a producer of Tungsten-based products and components for outdoor recreation applications, has formed The Tungsten Outdoor Group, a partnership between RC New Material USA, Tungsten Southern, LLC, and Outtech, LLC.
NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks Fall Nearly 20 Percent In June
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reported the June 2023 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure at 1,110,696 background checks, a decrease of 19.6 percent.
Marin Mountain Bikes Adds Territory Manager And Inside Sales Rep
Marin Mountain Bikes, Inc., based in Petaluma, CA, announced that industry veterans Mike Miranda and Keith Ketterer had joined its U.S. sales team as territory manager and inside sales representative, respectively.
Revo Continues Growth With Distributors In New Markets
Revo, the performance sunglass manufacturer, reported it added distributors in new markets.