Altra Running Makes Two Sales Leadership Hires
Altra Running hired industry veterans Joe Toth as head of sales in North America and Michael Dobbs as Eastern U.S. sales manager.
Camping World To Enter Montana Through Acquisition
Camping World Holdings, Inc. reported it would acquire I-90 RV in Billings, its first location in Montana. The acquisition will close in the third quarter of 2023.
Walmart, Inc. Appoints New EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer
Walmart, Inc. promoted Latriece Watkins to EVP, chief merchandising officer, effective immediately. She replaces Charles Redfield, who will step down on May 1 to assume an advisory role supporting Walmart’s U.S. business.
Foot Locker Names Nike Exec To Lead WSS Banner
Foot Locker, Inc. hired Blanca Gonzalez as senior vice president and general manager of its WSS banner, effective May 15. Gonzales joins Foot Locker from Nike, Inc., where she was the vice president of North America product merchandising.
USTA Names Managing Director, Strategy And Innovation
The U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) hired Liz McSorley in the newly-created position of managing director, Strategy and Innovation. McSorley, will work from Orlando, FL, reporting to Craig Morris, USTA’s chief executive, Community Tennis.
Moncler SPA’s Q1 Sales Expand 23 Percent
Moncler S.p.A. reported sales grew 23 percent on a reported and currency-neutral basis in the first quarter with healthy double-digit growth in the DTC channel at the Moncler and Stone Island brands.
Golftec Opens Location In Winston-Salem
Golftec opened a new 2,950-square-foot instruction and club fitting center in Winston-Salem, NC.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Appoints Chairman
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. announced that its board of directors appointed President and CEO Bob Eddy as board chairman, effective June 15. Eddy succeeds Chris Baldwin, who will remain on its board as a director.
Moncler Names Stone Island CEO
Moncler Group hired Robert Triefus as CEO of the Stone Island brand, effective June 1. Moncler acquired the Italian high-end streetwear and fashion brand in 2020.
SidelineSwap Secures Investment From eBay
SidelineSwap, the online marketplace for new and used sporting goods, announced a strategic investment from eBay Ventures, the corporate venture arm of eBay, Inc., and follows an investment in November 2022 from DSG Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Dick’s Sporting Goods.
REI Chicago Employees Vote To Unionize
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), announced Thursday that, by an overwhelming majority vote of nearly 84 percent, workers at REI, Inc. in Chicago, IL, voted to join the RWDSU, making this the fourth unionized REI store in the country.
Iron Valley Supply Hires Account Manager
ron Valley Supply hired Joe Lombardi as an account manager.
Johnson Outdoors Fiscal Q2 Profit Up On Sale Of Military And Commercial Tent Business
Johnson Outdoors, Inc. reported total company net sales increased 7 percent to $202.1 million in the fiscal second quarter ended March 31. Operating profits declined for the period but were offset by a gain on the sale of the Military and Commercial Tents product lines in the Camping segment.
Recco Hires North American Sales Manager
Recco, the manufacturer of advanced rescue technology, hired Billy Treacy as North American sales manager as it continues its expansion into the North American market and four-season usage.
Xponential Fitness Raises FY Guidance On Improving Q1
Xponential Fitness, Inc. showed a loss in the first quarter that ended March 31 but saw revenue jump 40 percent and raised its outlook for the year.
