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.
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.
