Eddie Bauer Appoints CEO
Sparc Group announced that Tim Bantle is joining the company as CEO of Eddie Bauer. Most recently, Bantle was GM of VF Canada, leading the company’s local outdoor and action sports platform. Before VF Canada, Bantle held leadership positions at The North Face, Black Diamond Equipment and Patagonia.
Christensen Arms Hires EVP, Marketing
Christensen Arms hired Willie Vernon as its executive vice president of marketing.
Headrest Safe Appoints Chief Manufacturing Officer
The Headrest Safe Company, LLC said Jeff Naranjo accepted the position as chief manufacturing officer overseeing the company’s manufacturing processes, its sources, suppliers and vendors.
Nautilus’ Board Announces Strategic Review
With support from management, Nautilus, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors had launched a review of strategic alternatives, which could include the sale of the company, to identify opportunities to accelerate digital growth under its previously announced North Star plan and enhance shareholder value.
Peloton’s Head Of Marketing Exits
Dara Treseder, Peloton’s head of marketing, is leaving the company, effective October 4, to become chief marketing officer at Autodesk.
Amazon Adds Second Prime Shopping Event In October
Amazon added a Prime-exclusive two-day shopping event in October. Its “Prime Early Access Sale” is for Amazon Prime members offering Black Friday-like deals from October 11-12.
Hoop Culture Secures Naming Rights For Metaverse Arena In Orlando
LootMogul announced that an agreement has been made for Hoop Culture Inc., the basketball lifestyle brand, to acquire the naming rights for the Metaverse Arena in Orlando.
IBEX 2022 Cancelled Due To Severe Weather
The International BoatBuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has been canceled due to threats from Hurricane Ian. The event had been scheduled to take place at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL from September 27-29.
PGA Tour Superstore Appoints President
PGA Tour Superstore announced that Dick Sullivan, currently president and chief executive officer for PGA Tour Superstore, has been named executive chairman and CEO while Jill Spiegel, now PGATSS chief merchandising officer, has been promoted to president.
Bass Pro Plans Store For Grand Prairie, TX
Bass Pro Shops announced plans to open a store in Grand Prairie, TX, serving the southern portion of the Dallas metro area. The 100,000-square-foot store, expected to open in the spring of 2024, will be the outdoor retailer’s fifth location in the region and 15th in Texas.
Peter Millar Partners With USGA
The USGA and Peter Millar signed a partnership agreement designating Peter Millar the Official Outfitter of the USGA and supporting partner of the U.S. Open Championship. Peter Millar hired industry veteran Patrick Kiely as vice president, Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Sales, to support the partnership and oversee the day-to-day operations with the USGA team.
Peloton Compliance Chief Joins Snap
The head of compliance and risk at Peloton Interactive, Inc., Lance Lanciault, has left the company and joined Snapchat parent Snap, Inc.
Rally House Adds Location In Dallas
Rally House has opened another location in the Dallas market. Rally House Preston Forest is 15 minutes north of downtown.
Yeti’s CFO Resigns
Yeti Holdings, Inc. announced the resignation of its chief financial officer, Paul Carbone, effective October 28, 2022. Carbone is returning to Boston to pursue a business opportunity and be closer to family.
JD Sports’ Profits Slide In First Half
JD Sports reported an 18.2 percent drop in pre-tax profits for the six months ending July 31, partly due to the U.S. government support it received as part of the country’s COVID stimulus package last year, which boosted year-ago results. Sales grew 13.7 percent year-over-year.
