SGB Update

Harvest Hosts To Acquire Brit Stops U.K. Motorhome Hosting Service

Harvest Hosts, a membership program that gives RVers access to RV camping options, is acquiring Brit Stops, a company that connects motorhome tourists in the U.K. with a network of small businesses and farms where they can stay overnight free while patronizing the local businesses.

Birkenstock Hires CFO

Birkenstock named Dr. Erik Massmann as chief financial officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Rob Hull, who has taken on new responsibilities outside the company.

Active Sport Recalling CTRL Imperial Wakeboard Bindings

Active Sport, LLC, in cooperation with the U.S. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling certain CTRL Imperial Wakeboard Bindings sold at The House in St. Paul, MN and online at the-house.com, DJ’s Boardshop on Amazon Marketplace and on Amazon.com and eBay.com.

NRF Sees Imports Climbing Slowly But Still Trailing 2022 Levels Through Mid-Summer

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to begin slowly climbing again this month after February saw one of the lowest levels since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the recent Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Adidas Extends CFO Contract; Two Global Leaders Exit The Company

The Supervisory Board of Adidas AG has extended Harm Ohlmeyer’s appointment as chief financial officer for another three years until the beginning of 2028. Adidas also announced that Arthur Hoeld would replace Roland Auschel with responsibility for global sales and the departure of Brian Grevy, who was responsible for global brands.

Cardiff Snowcraft Names New CEO And Category Director

Cardiff Snowcraft hired Tanner Bell, founder and former CEO of Ragnar Relay Series, as the company’s new CEO. Mike Schnieder, who has over 20 years of experience in the snow industry, will be the company’s new category director.

PVH Appoints Chief Communications Officer

PVH Corp. hired Amber McCann as EVP and chief communications officer, effective April 6, 2023, to lead PVH’s global internal and external communications strategy, reporting to Stefan Larsson, CEO of PVH Corp.

Fanatics Expands Partnership With German Football Association

Fanatics and the German Football Association (DFB) announced a long-term extension to their existing retail partnership. Fanatics now has the rights to manufacture, distribute and, where desirable, license to third parties an expanded range of DFB-branded fan merchandise.

Vista Outdoor Vice Chairman Retires

Vista Outdoor Inc. announced that Tig H. Krekel has retired as vice chairman and member of the company’s board of directors, effective Feb. 27, 2023.

Adidas Warns Of Annual Loss And Cuts Dividend After Kanye West Split

Adidas said on Wednesday it would slash its dividend for 2023 and again warned it could suffer its first annual loss in 30 years as it deals with the fallout from its decision to split with rapper and fashion designer Kanye West. The company posted a major loss in the fourth quarter.