Nike And BSN Sports Sign Three-Year Deal With App State University
Nike and BSN Sports signed a three-year deal with Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.
Fenix Outdoor Names Global Brand President, Royal Robbins
Fenix Outdoor named Erik Burbank, a former Keen and Helly Hansen executive, as global brand president, Royal Robbins, succeeding Michael Millenacker.

Progression Brands Group Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor Of ODLO Brand
ODLO, a performance apparel brand based in central Switzerland, named Colorado-based Progression Brands Group (PBG) as its exclusive distributor for the U.S. market. The 75-year-old company designs and sells its sustainably made, technical apparel for runners, skiers, cyclists, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 40 countries worldwide. ODLO reported it “chose PBG for its […]
Egym Hires Senior Sales Executive, Western U.S.
Fitness tech company Egym hired Alisa Anderson as its senior sales executive for the Western U.S.

Kohl’s Debt Ratings Lowered
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the debt ratings on Kohl’s due to an erosion of its market position and the deterioration in credit metrics to levels not reflective of an investment grade rating.
Outdoor Cap Names Head Of Product
Peter Cohen has joined the Outdoor Cap’s executive team as head of product.

Mountain High, Dodge Ridge Owners Purchase China Peak Mountain Resort
Mountain High and Dodge Ridge owners, Invision Capital and Karl Kapuscinski purchased China Peak Mountain Resort in Lakeshore, CA from long-time owner Tim Cohee, a ski industry veteran who’s spent the past 12 years at the helm of China Peak. Cohee will stay on as the resort’s general manager.
Yue Yuen’s Sales Dip 2.8 Percent In November
Yue Yuen reported consolidated operating revenue in November reached $657.5 million, representing a decline of 2.8 percent year over year. Sales grew 6.1 percent at Yue Yuen’s Manufacturing Business segment and fell 17.8 percent at Pou Sheng, Yue Yuen’s retail subsidiary in China.
Hyosung Textiles Hires Global Marketing Director
Hyosung, a textile solution and spandex brand provider, hired Simon Whitmarsh-Knight as textile global marketing director
Planet Fitness Names President And COO
Planet Fitness, Inc. hired Edward Hymes as president and chief operating officer, reporting to CEO Chris Rondeau.
Newell Brands Finalizes CFO Transition
Newell Brands hired Mark Erceg as CFO, effective January 9, 2023. He succeeds Chris Peterson who transitions into his role as president, reporting to Ravi Saligram, CEO.
RYU Board Member Resigns
RYU Apparel, Inc. informed its shareholders that Roger Edwards, the company’s director, had resigned, effective immediately.

Precor Undergoes Leadership Changes In Peloton Realignment
Precor reported it was repositioned as a wholly-owned subsidiary under Peloton, led by Dustin Grosz, the fitness equipment maker’s interim CEO. As part of the transition, Betsy Webb will step down as vice president of Peloton Commercial, which had supported the Precor subsidiary, effective January 6, 2023.

Fenix Outdoor To Divest Primus Brand
Fenix Outdoor AB agreed to divest Primus AB and its subsidiary, Primus Eesti Ou, to Silva Sweden AB, at closing in Spring 2023.

Lids Opens Lids Hat Drop Concept Store
Lids opened a retail concept store, Lids Hat Drop, an iteration of the LidsHatDrop.com platform launched earlier this year, in Jamaica, Queens, NY.