Journeys Launches Second-Hand Resale Program
Journeys launched Journeys Second-Hand, an apparel resale program where customers can shop secondhand apparel through the company’s website and resell their worn clothing for a Journeys shopping credit.
Oberalp Group Extends Italian Distribution for Fischer for Five Years, Adds One/Way Brand
The Oberalp Group has been the distribution partner for the traditional Austrian brand Fischer in Italy since 2012 and will remain so until 2028. For the first time, the Oberalp Group has been secured the distribution rights of the One/Way brand, which is also owned by Fischer Sports.
Thule Group Appoints New CFO
Thule Group appointed Toby Lawton as chief financial officer and a Group management team member based at its Headquarters in Malmö, Sweden. Lawton will assume his position latest in January 2024.
RBFF Adds Z-Man Fishing Products President to Board of Directors
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) added Z-Man Fishing Products President Daniel Nussbaum as its newest Board of Directors member.
Rally House Opens Stores in Iowa, Illinois and Michigan
Rally House opened stores in Clive, IA; Champaign, IL and Troy, MI, respectively.
Camping World Names Chief Administrative and Legal Officer
Camping World Holdings, Inc. promoted Lindsey Christen to chief administrative and legal officer. Most recently, Christen was the company’s executive vice president and general counsel. She will continue in her role as secretary of Camping World.
Signa Sports Adds Accell Group’s Former CEO to Board
Signa Sports United N.V. (SSU) announced plans to appoint Anthonie Anbeek, most recently CEO of Accell Group, to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2024.
Daniel Defense Adds Three New Faces to Executive Leadership Team
Daniel Defense added three executives to its leadership team, reporting to CEO Rod Reasen. Daniel Richmond assumes the role of chief revenue office, Jake Cason was appointed CFO and will lead accounting/finance and IT and Dave Everett joined the company as VP of product and engineering.
Canada Ports Strike to End After Tentative Deal Is Reached
A 13-day-old strike that disrupted shipments at Canada’s western ports, including the Port of Vancouver and Prince Rupert, is scheduled to end after the dockworkers’ union and a group of employers agree on a tentative deal.
Slinger Bag Appoints Board Members
Connexa Sports Technologies, Inc., the parent of the Slinger Bag tennis ball launcher and Gameface.ai, appointed Steven Crummy and Rodney Rapson to its board of directors.
Ponto Footwear Names Former Wolverine, TNF Executive as President
Ponto, the sustainable footwear brand based in Encinitas, CA, hired Barry McGeough as brand president. Most recently, McGeough was the global vice president for product and digital innovation at Wolverine Worldwide.
Whoop Opens New Headquarters in Boston
Whoop opened its global headquarters in Boston’s Kenmore Square near Fenway Park. The 121,000-square-foot space spans eight floors.
Report: Footwear Retailers Top Retail Foot Traffic Gains Since 2020
Shoe store visits quickly bounced back following the first days of the pandemic when restrictions all but sidelined retail foot traffic and Nike, WSS and Boot Barn look to be well positioned for continued growth for back-to-school based on a report from Placer.ai.
Rev Group Promotes Recent Hire to New VP/General Manager Role
Rev Group promoted Eduardo Castano to vice president and general manager of Lance Camper Mfg. Corp.
REI Honors Vendor Partner of the Year, Gives Divisional Awards to Four Brands
REI Co-op honored On with its 2023 Vendor Partner of the Year award. The retailer said, “that by marrying style, comfort and functional performance, On continues to bring compelling, functional innovation to REI and attracts customers of all ages and backgrounds to running and hiking season after season.”
