Primary Arms Promotes Appoints Scott Tirman to VP of Optics
Since joining Primary Arms in 2022, Tirman’s focus on supply chain efficiency, manufacturing excellence, and product innovation will ensure that Primary Arms Optics continues to meet the needs of professionals, enthusiasts and competitive shooters worldwide.
Primary Arms Promotes Kody Staples to VP of Marketing
With over a decade of leadership experience in eCommerce and digital marketing, his expertise has strengthened Primary Arm’s direct-to-consumer presence and optimized engagement across all marketing platforms.
USGA Names President-Elect and Two Executive Committee Members
The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced the appointment of Kevin Hammer as president-elect. Hammer replaces Fred Perpall, who is serving the last year of his three-year term.
Recall: Arva Neo BT Pro Avalanche Transceivers
A fuse within the avalanche transceiver could be defective and cause power to drain from the battery, posing a risk of loss of emergency communication, which could result in serious injury or death.
Recall: Canyon Bicycles Speedmax CF Triathlon Bicycles
This recall involves all Canyon Speedmax CF Triathlon Bicycle models R073 and R41 with V21 aerostems. The aerostem fork steerer tube could crack or break, posing a fall and injury hazard.
CrankTank Adds E-Commerce and Digital Strategy Hires
Katie Middel joins the company as client success manager, Anna Howard was promoted to account executive and Scotty Peck to account manager and Amazon management.
Ortovox Promotes Stefan Kohlbauer to CEO
Stefan Kohlbauer’s promotion to CEO follows a transition period during which Martin Riebel, managing director of Schwan-Stabilo Outdoor GmbH, provided interim leadership.
Recall: Black Diamond Vision Harness
Black Diamond has received one report of a well-used waist belt failing, with no reports of injuries or fatalities. While the cause remains under investigation, the company, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled the equipment as a cautionary measure.
Urban Outfitters Still Sees Drag from Namesakes Brand; Nuuly Jumps
The Subscription segment, fka Nuuly, saw net sales increase 55.6 percent from adjusted net sales for the prior-year Q4 period, primarily driven by a 53.5 percent increase in average active subscribers in Q4 versus the prior-year quarter.
Crunch Fitness to Open Austin Peay Location this Summer
The 50,000-square-foot fitness facility, operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures LLC, will open its doors this summer.
Angel Martinez Named to the Oofos Board of Directors
The Industry legend joins Oofos Co-Founders Lou Panaccione and Paul Brown on the Oofos board of directors, along with other footwear industry veterans Timothy Davis, Michael Harrison, Suzy Biszantz, Thomas Wolff and John Legere.
Crunch Fitness Inks Master Franchisee Deal for India Market
The company said the Indian development will be led by Nikhil Kakkar, former COO of Gold’s Gym India, and business partner Dr. Umesh Kansal, M.D., CEO of several well-established companies in the fitness industry.
JanSport Finds New Partner to Re-Enter Collegiate Licensing Market
The VF Corporation brand formed a strategic partnership with L2 Brands, a manufacturer of collegiate and destination apparel, to expand its presence on college campuses nationwide this fall.
Camping World Closes Deals on Two Additional Lazydays Locations
The company has closed on the asset and real estate purchase of Lazydays locations in Murfreesboro, TN and Vancouver, WA.
Skechers U.S.A. Opens Concept Store in Milan
Located on a boulevard that receives Milan’s second-highest footfall at 6,900 shoppers per hour, the 294-square-meter store at Corso Buenos Aires 42/9 is described by the company as a re-imagination of mid-century design.
