SGB Update

Arc’teryx Appoints VP Footwear

Arc’teryx Equipment has appointed Ovidio Garcia as VP, footwear, effective immediately. In his new role, Garcia is responsible for leading the brand’s footwear strategy reporting directly to Katie Becker, chief creative officer, Arc’teryx.

Golftec Opens In Memphis

Golftec continues to expand its nationwide footprint announcing the opening of an instruction and club fitting center in Memphis, TN.

PGA Tour Superstore Opens 50th Store

PGA Tour Superstore officially hit its 50th store milestone with the opening of its newest 34,000-square-foot location in San Antonio, TX.

Nike’s CFO Joins United Airlines Board

United Airlines Holdings Inc. announced that Matthew Friend, currently executive vice president and chief financial officer of Nike Inc., would join its Board of Directors.

Bedrock Manufacturing Company Appoints CEO

Bedrock Manufacturing Company (BMC) the parent of Shinola and Filson, has named Awenate Cobbina as CEO effective January 1, 2022. The appointment represents an expanded leadership role for Cobbina at BMC, where he currently serves as a member of its Board and runs investing and philanthropic activities for the company’s largest investor.

DSW’s Parent Sees Strong Sales Bounceback In Third Quarter

Designer Brands reported a profit against a loss in the third quarter ended October 31 as same-store sales improved 40.8 percent year-over-year. The company also said inventory for the retail segments significantly improved to end the third quarter flat to the same period in fiscal 2019.

Callaway Appoints Board Member

Callaway Golf Company announced Bavan M. Holloway has been appointed to its Board of Directors, bringing the number of members to 13.

Outdoor Retailer In-Person Snow Show Returns To Denver In 2022

Outdoor Retailer Snow Show returns to Denver, CO, January 26-28, 2022, with in-person education, a redesigned floor plan centered around the “Resource Center,” and includes an information hub to access industry insights from experts.