Minus33 Appoints President
Lawson Glidden was named president of Minus33 and the L.W. Packard company. A business spanning five generations and dating back to 1916, Glidden assumes the role of president from his father, John Glidden.
Filson’s Parent Appoints CFO
Filson’s parent company, Bedrock Manufacturing Co, has appointed Michele Santana as its chief financial officer.
A Record September At Port Of Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles processed 903,865 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in September, the busiest September ever in the Port’s 114-year history. Year to date, overall cargo volume stands at 8,176,917 TEUs, an increase of 26 percent compared to 2020.
FDRA Calls On President Biden To Remove Tariffs On Kids’ Shoes As Inflation Spikes
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), on behalf of American families, sent a letter to President Biden asking him to eliminate 301 Tariffs on kids’ shoes.
NOCSAE Adds To Board Of Directors
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced that Stan Jurga, Jr. was appointed to fill the open sporting goods industry seat on the Board of Directors of the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE).
Burberry Appoints CEO
Burberry announced the appointment of Jonathan Akeroyd, currently CEO of Milan-based Gianni Versace SpA, as CEO and executive director, effective April 1, 2022. He will report to Chair Gerry Murphy and its Board of Directors.
RYU Apparel Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement
RYU Apparel Inc. announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 7,500 convertible debenture units at a price of $1,000 per debenture unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $7.5 million.
DeWiz Golf Appoints Chairman
DeWiz Golf’s Board, including Co-founders Christian Bergh and Markus Westerberg, announced that Jesper Kärrbrink had been appointed chairman of its Board.
Himali Opens Store In Boulder
Himali, a Boulder-based start-up specializing in mountain apparel, has opened its first store on the Pearl Street Mall at 1418 Pearl Street, according to the Daily Camera.
Golftec Opens In Durham
Golftec announced the opening of an instruction and club fitting center in Durham, NC.
Henry Repeating Arms Expands Capacity With New Wisconsin Facility
To accommodate the demand for its product lineup, Henry Repeating Arms is expanding its operations with an 84,000-square-foot building on 13.5 acres in Ladysmith, WI.
Winnebago Industries Announces Strong Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results
Winnebago Industries Inc. reported sales rose 40.4 percent in the fourth quarter and 54.1 percent in the year ended August 28.
New Balance Establishes Athlete Advisory Board
New Balance announced the establishment of the New Balance Athlete Advisory Board, a specialized collective of professional athletes, company executives and brand associates “that will enable strategic decisions powered by shared values, culture, and community.” The new structure reflects a shift in its athlete endorsement deals toward a partnership model relationship over a sponsorship.
KOM Cycling Signs Bob Elliot & Co., Ltd. To Expand Distribution Network
KOM Cycling announced the expansion of its distributor network with Bob Elliot & Co. Ltd. The new partnership and full range of products will be available across the UK starting in October.
Crossfit Announces Beta Launch Of Affiliate Partner Network
CrossFit announced the beta launch of the CrossFit Affiliate Partner Network (APN), an online purchasing hub where CrossFit affiliates can get consolidated access to CrossFit’s partner, including affiliate-only discounts, revenue opportunities and member acquisition programs.
