High Speed Gear Promotes Jay Sheet to Sales Manager
In his new position as sales manager, Sheets oversees sales and customer service at the company’s world headquarters in Swansboro, NC.
Bass Pro Shops to Open Outdoor World location in Lansing, MI
The 85,000-square-foot Outdoor World retail store will be in the Delta Crossing development and is expected to open in early 2026.
G-Form Inks $3M U.S. Army R&D Deal to Advance Helmet Protection
The latest G-Form OTAp is to fund research and development of a prototype that will improve the blunt impact performance of the US Army’s combat helmets while improving long-duration comfort for soldiers.
RV Shipments Jump 17.5 Percent in July, Led by Towables
Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 21.8 percent from last July with 21,560 shipments.
Abercrombie & Fitch Elects New Board Director
The global omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories, elected Andrew Clarke to its Board of Directors, effective August 21, 2024. Clarke is the global president of Mars Snacking, a division of Mars, Inc.
BOA and Primaloft Parent Compass Diversified Appoints New CFO
Effective August 31, 2024, Stephen Keller will assume the role of chief financial officer at Compass Diversified (CODI), succeeding Ryan Faulkingham. Faulkingham, who has served as the company’s CFO since July 2013
Rally House Opens Third Store in Texas
The new Rally House store in Deerbrook Marketplace opened in Humble, TX offering a comprehensive selection of officially licensed apparel paired with the officially licensed team merchandise.
Johnnie-O Welcomes Dave Neville as Senior VP of Marketing
Neville brings over two decades of experience in marketing and brand management, with a career that includes senior roles at Callaway Golf. He has also been at the forefront of digital and social media trends and content marketing, hosting the Callaway Talks YouTube show and The Fitting Room podcast.
The Buckle Reports Shrinking Q2 Profit as Comps Continue Slide
Comparable store net sales for the second quarter decreased 6.6 percent year-over-year. Online sales decreased 15.2 percent to $37.0 million in Q2, compared to net sales of $43.6 million for the 2023 Q2 period.
Pickleball Kingdom Continues Expansion in the PNW
Gunn Robison is leading this franchise expansion. Before joining Pickleball Kingdom, Gunn spent 25 years in technology sales and marketing, most recently as vice president of marketing at Microsoft.
Classified Reinforces Leadership Team; Hires Head of Sales
Koen Van Der Weerd has over a decade of leadership expertise in the cycling industry, making him an invaluable asset for Classified as the brand grows in a competitive landscape.
The James Brand Strengthens Sales Team Across North America
The company added new sales team members, a brick-and-mortar retail store at its headquarters in Oceanside, CA, and expanded its nationwide network of retailers.
Report: Resale Market for Nike and Jordan Brands Down Double-Digits
StockX said its data shows a diversified portfolio of brands locking in the top spots for year-over-year growth, including Asics (+589 percent), Adidas (+88 percent), and Yeezy (+23 percent). Cornerstone silhouettes from brands like Jordan and New Balance have dropped in average price.
Ross Stores Gets Q2 Profit Bump on Solid Comps; Still Has H2 Consumer Concerns
The company said its improved profitability relative to last year resulted from higher sales and lower distribution and incentive costs, which were partially offset, as expected, by lower merchandise margins.
ORR Appoints Program and Administrative Director
Cassie Elrod joined ORR from Outside Interactive, Inc., where she was commercial counsel and played a “pivotal role in project management and legal support” for its inaugural Outside Festival in June 2024.
