Ibex Adds Sales Representation In Rockies And Intermountain West
Ibex, the merino wool apparel and accessories manufacturer, has hired Black Dog Sales Group to manage sales in the Rockies and Intermountain West and to continue the brand’s expansion into retail.
REI Co-Op Appoints Board Members
REI appointed Dr. Michael McAfee and Jim Murren to its board of directors.
Peloton Delays 10-K Filing
Peloton Interactive, Inc. will delay the publication of its annual report. The company said it needs more time to sort out accounting tied to the connected fitness company’s restructuring effort.
OIA Elects Two Returning And Two First-Term Board Members
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced that two returning board members and two new incoming members would officially take seats on the board at its September meeting.
Life Time’s CFO To Retire
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. announced that President and Chief Financial Officer Thomas Bergmann would retire from the company on December 31, 2022. The company also announced that Robert Houghton had been named executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective August 28, 2022.
Team USA Signs Merchandise Deal With Fanatics For 2028 LA Olympics
Team USA signed a long-term agreement licensing Fanatics, Inc. to manufacture and sell Olympic-branded merchandise for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, CA.
Boating Season Expected To Extend Into Fall 2022
According to an online survey of Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) members across the U.S., 65 percent said they plan to go boating this Labor Day weekend. Almost 80 percent of respondents said they welcome lower gas prices and plan to extend their boating season into the fall.
Basecamp Fitness Signs Development Agreements Adding Seven Studios
Basecamp Fitness signed franchise development agreements to bring seven studios to Boston, Kansas City and Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Dick’s SG Expands Resale Partnership With SidelineSwap
Dick’s Sporting Goods expanded its partnership with SidelineSwap to offer 50 new trade-in events in seven states through 2022.
Portland Design Works Adds Sales and Marketing Manager
Portland Design Works (PDW), the specialist in cycling accessories, hired Kate Echols Moore as sales and marketing manager.
Baltimore Orioles Partner With Fanatics
The Baltimore Orioles and Fanatics announced a new ten-year partnership that will see Fanatics become the team’s official “end-to-end omnichannel retail partner” starting next year.
W.C. Russell Moccasin Company Sold
The W.C. Russell Moccasin Company, the maker of boots for hiking, hunting, and outdoor sports based in Berlin, WI, was purchased by Luke Kolbie, founder of Kingfisher Leatherworks, and Joe Julian, president and owner of Julian & Sons. Terms were not disclosed.
3STEP Sports Acquires Hoop Group
3STEP Sports, the youth sports club and event operator, has acquired Hoop Group, the grassroots youth basketball brand.
D3O Hires SVP, Marketing
D3O, the impact protection brand based in Huntington Beach, CA, hired Kevin Franks as SVP, marketing, North America.
Tommy Hilfiger Appoints Nike VP As Chief Merchandising Officer
Tommy Hilfiger appointed Nadia Azria, most recently Nike’s VP, EMEA, One Nike Market Place, as chief merchandising officer, Tommy Hilfiger Global, effective November 1.
