Yeti Holdings Names CFO
Yeti Holdings, Inc. has named Mike McMullen as senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. McMullen has served as Yeti’s interim CFO since October 2022.
UNC Charlotte Re-Ups With Nike And BSN Sports
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC) extended its partnership with Nike and BSN Sports. BSN Sports remains the official apparel and equipment provider to the 49ers’ athletic program while outfitting the University’s athletes, coaches and staff in Nike product.
Big Agnes Names Authentik Sales Rep Of The Year
Big Agnes honored Authentik Sales with its annual Rep of the Year Award. JP Ouellet and Matt McCormick were credited for the award with outstanding performance in the Eastern Canadian territory.
The Lycra Company Appoints Chief Legal Officer
The Lycra Company hired Cathy Spicer as chief legal officer, having, most recently, worked as chief legal officer and corporate secretary of Tailored Brands, Inc., which includes retailers Men’s Warehouse and Jos. A. Bank.
Golftec Opens Location Outside Charlotte
Golftec opened an instruction and club fitting center in Huntersville, NC.
Gymshark Names Creative Director, Lifting
Gymshark hired fitness influencer and bodybuilder David Laid as creative director for the company’s lifting category.
SportChek Sees Slight Q4 Sales Decline, Helly Hansen Climbs Double-Digits
Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd. reported same-store sales at its SportChek segment were down 1.7 percent in the fourth quarter while revenues of Helly Hansen grew 20.6 percent.
Crocs Q4 Revenues Surge 61 Percent; Beats Analyst Targets
Crocs, Inc. reported earnings rose 23 percent in the fourth quarter ended December 31. Sales surged 61 percent with a boost from the acquisition of Heydude. Sales of the Crocs brand grew 14.9 percent. Earnings topped analyst estimates.
Milliken Promotes Two Veteran Employees To Lead Polartec
Polartec announced new roles and responsibilities for veteran employees Ramesh Kesh, Ph.D. and Eric Yung.
Nocs Provisions Expands Team
Nocs Provisions hired Jackson Fox as marketing manager and Kasia Wojnar as operations manager.
Outdoor Research Promotes Three Team Leaders To Senior Positions
Outdoor Research promoted Katarzyna Schoewe to vice president Design and Product Innovation, Chris King to vice president Brand Creative and Alex Lauver to senior director of Materials Innovation and Sustainability.
Compass Diversified Completes Sale Of Advanced Circuits
Compass Diversified reported it completed the company’s previously announced sale of its majority-owned subsidiary, Compass AC Holdings, Inc., Advanced Circuits, Inc. parent company, to APCT, Inc.
Strava Names Chief Design Officer
Strava hired Anita Patwardhan Butler as its first chief design officer overseeing all design and innovation, including brand and marketing design, product design, research, and content design.
January U.S. Retail Sales Rebound; Sporting Goods Up 6.9 Percent
U.S. retail sales jumped a seasonally adjusted 3 percent in January from December, the largest monthly increase in nearly two years after declines in the final two months of last year, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
Paddlesports Industry Leaders Form Paddlesports Trade Coalition
Paddlesports industry leaders gathered in Bentonville, AR, from January 25 to 27, for a leadership summit where the group approved the formation of a new national trade organization.
