Rab, Lowe Alpine Names U.S. Marketing Manager
Rab and Lowe Alpine promoted outdoor industry veteran Annalee Loomer to U.S. Marketing Manager, a new role for the company’s domestic marketing department.
NICS Firearms Background Checks Increase Slightly In April
The April 2023 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1.37 million represented an increase of 0.7 percent compared to the April 2022 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1.36 million a year ago.
NRF Expects 2023 Imports To Remain Below 2022 Most Of Year
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is climbing back from a nearly three-year low in February but is expected to remain well below last year’s levels heading into this fall, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Steven Madden’s Q1 Revenues Decline 17 Percent
Profits at Steven Madden, Ltd. fell 48.8 percent in the first quarter ended March 31 on an adjusted basis as sales declined 17.1 percent on lower wholesale shipments and challenging year-ago comparisons. The trendy footwear maker reiterated its guidance for the year.
Beachbody Company Narrows Q1 Loss Despite Sharp Revenue Decline
The Beachbody Company, Inc. reported that total revenue in the first quarter fell 27.1 percent to $144.9 million compared to $198.9 million in the prior-year period. The company’s net loss narrowed considerably at $29.2 million compared to a net loss of $73.5 million in the prior-year period.
Good To-Go Hires Marketing Manager
Good To-Go, founded by Chef Jennifer Scism in 2014 and based in Kittery, ME, hired Kristen Murphy, formerly at Vibram, as marketing manager.
Stio Raises $20 Million In Growth Capital
Stio reported it raised $20 million in capital to support its Mountain Studio retail locations, future product category development and a pivot towards a more diversified omnichannel approach.
Marin Mountain Bikes Names U.S. Sales Chief
Marin Mountain Bikes, Inc., based in Petaluma, CA, hired John Georger as vice president of sales for the U.S. market, effective May 1, overseeing the brand’s outside sales reps and inside sales and customer support teams.
White Mountain Enters Legwear License
Women’s footwear brand, White Mountain, signed a new licensing agreement with Legwear Concepts to distribute legwear (socks and hosiery) for women, men and kids. The license agreement also includes the Cliffs by White Mountain sandal brand and is the first legwear license for White Mountain.
Winnebago Recalls 6,536 RVs
Winnebago reported a recall of 6,536 motorhomes following an investigation that confirmed a defect in the company’s Cummins-made generator or, more specifically, the fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module.
Outdoor Cap Hires New Rep For Hawaii And Nevada
Outdoor Cap hired Quinn Bui as its new rep for Hawaii and Nevada. With ten years of experience in the promotional product industry.
Nobull’s Chief Marketing Officer Resigns
Nobull reported that its chief marketing officer, Todd Meleney, resigned.
The Headrest Safe Company Hires E-Commerce Manager
The Headrest Safe Company, LLC hired Kenny Sinnett as its e-commerce manager, responsible for creating strategies that impact the design and practicality of its online shops and adjacent platforms.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Names Marine Service Operations Manager
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit hired Jeremy Waki as division manager of Marine Service operations, overseeing service support of systems, processes, strategy, data analytics, and service planning.
Drive Shack’s CEO Departs
Drive Shack, Inc. reported that CEO Hana Khouri left the company, and a search is underway for a successor. Mike Compton, a seasoned executive working closely with the executive team for the past six months, was appointed as interim CEO.
