RYU Apparel Q1 Sales Climb 75 Percent
RYU Apparel, Inc. reported revenues reached Canadian C$347,938 (U.S. C$270,647) in the first quarter ending March 31, up from C$198,825 during the same period last year.
KKR Consortium Makes Offer For Accell Unconditional
A consortium led by buyout firm KKR has offered to buy Accell Group unconditionally. The offer values the parent of Sparta, Batavus and Raleigh at €1.56 billion ($1.66 bn).
Zappos Appoints Chief Merchandising Officer
Zappos has appointed Joe Cano, who most recently served as general merchant of menswear and accessories at Walmart.com, as its chief merchandising officer.
Full Stack Supply Acquires Snowboard Brand United Shapes
Full Stack Supply Co. (FSSC) announced the acquisition of the United Shapes brand from Chiller USA Outfitters.
REI Domestic Trip Offerings Experience Robust Growth
REI Co-op announced that its adventure trips have expanded to include domestic multiday excursions, guided day tours, rentals, and adventure center locations, and its experience offerings grew more than 60 percent in the last 12 months.
AGM Hires Director Of Marketing
AGM Global Vision, a manufacturer of advanced thermal imaging and night vision systems for hunting, announced it hired Randy Carothers as its marketing director.
Culture Kings U.S. Appoints President
A.K.A. Brands Holding Corp. announced the appointment of Jonathan Yuska as president of its Culture Kings’ U.S. division, reporting to Simon Beard, CEO and co-founder, to its expansion in the United States.
Foot Locker’s CFO Joins Kontoor Brands Board
The Board of Directors of Kontoor Brands, Inc., the parent of Wrangler and Lee, appointed Andrew Page, EVP and CFO of Foot Locker, Inc., as a director.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints SVP, Omni Planning And Fulfillment
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Francois Guillon as senior vice president, omni planning and fulfillment.
Deckers Brands Appoints Chief Supply Chain Officer, COO To Exit
Deckers Brands announced the promotion of Angela Ogbechie to the newly created chief supply chain officer role. Ogbechie’s promotion follows David Lafitte’s decision to step down as chief operating officer to accept another opportunity.
Hydrow Partners With USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon said Hydrow, the at-home connected rower, has become the organization’s Official Connected Rowing Equipment and Rowing Training Partner through 2025.
TRX Files For Bankruptcy, Pursues Sale
TRX, the maker of functional training products and training content, has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, Santa Ana Division in order to pursue a sale.
Payntr Golf Expands Internationally
Payntr Golf, the golf footwear brand based in Portland, OR, has established new distribution partners in markets outside of the U.S. and U.K., including Europe, Asia, and South Africa, among others, under the umbrella company of Payntr Golf Global.
PXG Opens First Retail Store In Colorado
PXG officially opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Denver, its first store in Colorado. The maker of golf equipment and apparel said it plans to end 2022 with 24 locations in the U.S.
Golftec Opens Location In Wisconsin
Golftec announced the opening of an instruction and club fitting center in Appleton, WI.
