Fuji, SE, Tuesday Brands Parent Adds 20-Year Bike Industry Vet as ISR
Bryan VanArsdale reportedly brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the bike industry, spanning inside sales, dealer support, retail ownership, and advanced technical service. Most recently, he served as an inside sales associate at Pinarello USA.
Fleet Feet Names Jenny Simpson First Chief Running Officer
As chief running officer, Jenny Simpson, a multi-medal Olympian, “will serve as a national spokesperson for Fleet Feet, working closely with brand partners to better leverage athletes and shared resources.”
Amped Fitness to Open Gym in Mesa, Arizona
he member-based club will span 54,000 square feet, its largest facility, with an opening date later this month. The announcement follows on the heels of the brand opening a club in Glendale, AZ, also scheduled for later this month.
Rally House Opens Flagship Location in Philadelphia
Situated at 1628-36 Chestnut Street across from Nordstrom Rack and a short walk from Philadelphia City Hall and Reading Terminal Market, the store joins the 18 other Rally House locations in the city.
The Putting Zone is Opening Flagship Location in Nashville, Tennessee
The 29,000-square-foot space features an 18-hole, par-72, ADA-compliant indoor putting course engineered to replicate outdoor golf course conditions.
Darn Tough Vermont Socks Owner Appoints President
Cabot Hosiery Mills, the maker of Darn Tough Vermont socks, promoted Angelica Taylor to president, becoming the first non-family member to hold the position.
Bass Pro Plans New Destination Retail Location for Paducah, Kentucky
The new Bass Pro Shops location will be a 70,000-square-foot space adjacent to the Kentucky Oaks Mall, a commercial hub situated along I-24, north of Highway 60. It is expected to open late 2026 or early 2027.
SGB Media Schedule for President’s Day Weekend
The SGB Morning Update, delivered every Friday, will feature an interview with Hydrapak CEO Matt Lyon and include the most-read SGB Executive articles for the week. There will be no SGB Morning Update or SGB Evening Update newsletters published on Monday, February 16, due to the holiday.
Birkenstock’s Fiscal Q1 Sales Jump 18 Percent; Americas Up 14 Percent
Birkenstock Holding plc’s net earnings more than doubled in the fiscal first quarter ended December 31. Revenue grew 11 percent on a reported basis and 18 percent in constant currency, ahead of the company’s fiscal 2026 guidance and driven by strength across segments, channels and categories. The Americas benefited from gains at trendy youth retailers and sports specialty stores.
Johnnie-O Promotes Matt Ferrer to President
The Santa Monica, CA-based men’s and boys’ apparel brand, promoted Matt Ferrer to president, with continued reporting to Johnnie-O CEO Dave Gatto. Most recently, Ferrer has most overseen all wholesale channels.
Alabama’s Mark’s Outdoors Changes Ownership
The family-owned hunting, fishing and outdoor retailer operating in Vestavia Hills, AL, in the greater Birmingham area since 1980, transferred the business to Day 21, LLC, led by CEO Russell Watts.
MarineMax Responds to Donerail Group Claim After Interest to Acquire Company
Following Donerail’s recently announced unsolicited indication of interest to acquire MarineMax, Inc. (Indication of Interest), the company said it promptly responded to Donerail with customary questions aimed at facilitating the Board’s evaluation of Donerail’s interest, funding sources and execution certainty.
ACI Licensing Facilitates C&S California Licensing Deal with Li & Fung
The C&C California deal adds another license to Li & Fung’s portfolio of national brand licenses that range from heritage brands to American fashion brands.
Grundéns Appoints Andrew Gritzbaugh as CEO
Andrew Gritzbaugh has held senior general management roles at Gerber and Aqualung Group, followed by chief commercial officer positions at MeatEater, and, most recently, Grunt Style.
Wiley X Appoints VP of Marketing and Digital
Protective eyewear maker Wiley X promoted Cory Uehlein to VP of Marketing & Digital, overseeing brand strategy, digital marketing, customer lifecycle programs, creative content, and performance measurement. He joined the company in January 2026.
