YakAttack Hires VP Of Sales
YakAttack, LLC hired Joe Butler as VP of sales. Butler was previously the owner of Black Creek Outfitters. He brings 30-plus years of business development and watersports retail experience to the position.
Osprey, Hydro Flask Parent Sees Drop In Fiscal Q3 Home & Outdoor Segment Sales
Helen of Troy Ltd. reported sales in its Home & Outdoor segment, which includes OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, were down 7 percent on a reported basis and 23.3 percent on an organic basis in the third quarter ended November 30. Helen of Troy’s overall sales were down 10.6 percent but results exceeded expectations and guidance was raised for the fiscal year.
Fanatics Sells Majority Stake In NFT Startup Candy Digital
Fanatics is selling its 60 percent stake in sports-focused NFT company Candy Digital to a group led by Galaxy Digital, according to a report from CNBC, citing an internal email from the network. Terms were not disclosed.
Maxim Defense Hires Industry Veteran As Senior Director Of Distribution Sales
Maxim Defense hired Bobby Plowfield as senior director of distribution sales.
NICS Firearms Background Checks Slide 2.5 Percent In December
The December 2022 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) declined 2.5 percent to 1.75 million compared to the December 2021 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1.79 million.
L2 Brands Acquires Ouray Sportswear
L2 Brands, a branded apparel and headwear manufacturer, purchased Ouray Sportswear from S&S Activewear.
Johnson Health Tech Promotes Two To Senior Marketing Roles
Johnson Health Tech promoted Andrew Kolman to VP of global product development and Patty Parrott to VP of global marketing.
New Balance Sues Roma Following Adidas Sponsorship
New Balance filed a lawsuit against Italian Serie A club Roma for signing a new long-term agreement with Adidas despite New Balance exercising its right of first refusal.
USA Triathlon Foundation Adds Four Members To Board Of Trustees
In 2022, the USA Triathlon Foundation added four members to its Board of Trustees—Frantz Alphonse, Audra Mallow, Bill Shenkin, and Reggie Waller.
Puffin Drinkwear Hires CFO, Closes Funding Round
Puffin Drinkwear hired Arianna Moore as CFO and closed on a Series A funding round led by Village Family Capital and Jim Collis of Colfam Management.
Athleta To Exit San Francisco HQ Space
Gap, Inc. is listing 162,000 square feet of office space at 1 Harrison Street in San Francisco for lease or sale as first reported by the San Francisco Business Times. The space is currently the headquarters of Athleta, the athleisure brand owned by Gap.
RVIA Adds VP Government Affairs
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) tapped Jason Rano, a senior government relations executive with over 18 years of experience in legislative and regulatory initiatives, as VP of government affairs, effective immediately.
Nosler Names Brand Marketing Manager
Nosler, Inc. promoted Madi Woodward to brand marketing manager. She assumes the role after working for the company’s marketing department for several years.
Injinji Hires Graphic Designer
Injinji has hired Chelsea Call as a graphic designer.
Nosler Adds Senior Business Development Manager
Nosler, Inc., the maker of bullets, brass, ammunition and firearms, promoted John Nason to the role of senior business development manager.
