Maxim Defense Hires Vice President, Commercial Sales
Maxim Defense, the manufacturer of firearms based in St. Cloud, MN, hired David Farrell as vice president of commercial sales.
Delta Apparel Sees Fiscal 2022 Sales Exceeding Expectations
Delta Apparel, Inc. forecasts net sales for the fiscal year ending October 1 to be approximately $484 million, representing an increase of 11 percent from the prior year. All five of its go-to-market channels, Delta Direct, Brand Direct, Retail Direct, DTG2Go, and Salt Life, are expected to register year-over-year growth.
Winnebago Sees 14 Percent Growth In Fourth Quarter
Winnebago Industries reported sales rose 13.8 percent in the fourth quarter and 36.6 percent in the fiscal year ending August 27. Quarterly sales and earnings exceeded Wall Street’s targets.
Peloton’s Chief People Officer Departs
Peloton’s Chief People Officer, Shari Eaton, announced she is leaving the company.
Peloton Extends Refund Period For Recalled Tread+ By Another Year
Peloton and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) extended the refund period for the Peloton Tread+ for another year.
New Balance To Establish Distribution Operations In Tennessee
New Balance Athletics plans to invest $68.5 million in a new distribution center in Lebanon, TN.
New York Sports Club Acquires Fhitting Room
New York Sports Club acquired Fhitting Room, a NYC-based boutique fitness brand. Founded in 2013, Fhitting Room is known for its HIIT and strength training programming.
Yakima Partners With Meyer Distributing To Amplify Aftermarket Automotive Opportunity
Yakima has entered into a new partnership with Meyer Distributing, the distributor of specialty automotive parts to retailers and dealers, with which it had a previous relationship, offering Yakima products to Meyer’s network of retailers.
Xero Shoes Hires VP Of Product Development
Xero Shoes hired John Wadley as VP of product development. He comes to the company from VF Corp.’s Altra brand, where he was director of product innovation and sustainability.
Twisted X Names Senior Director Of Sales
Twisted X Global Brands, the manufacturer of Western footwear, announced it promoted Clayton Smith to senior director of sales.
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition Makes Hires
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition hired Lee Green as senior director marketing and communications and Nadia York, as chief of staff.
Skechers Sues Hermès For Patent Infringement
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that it had sued Hermès International and Hermès of Paris for patent infringement of its proprietary Massage Fit sole technology.
Vasque Adds Three Hires In Product, Merchandising And Sales
Vasque Footwear announced it added new hires in its product, merchandising and sales departments, including Brandon Gough as North American sales manager, Jess Sandrin as product line merchant and Scott Kendall as footwear designer.
Golftec Opens Location Outside Of Houston
Golftec continues to expand its national footprint with the opening of an instruction and club fitting center in Cypress, TX.
Sorel’s Headquarters Moving To Washington County
Columbia Sportswear announced its Sorel brand is moving its headquarters in early 2023 to a single-use building on the company’s Washington county campus. Currently, Sorel’s headquarters are located in downtown Portland, OR.
