Heckler & Koch Hires Sales Manager
Heckler & Koch welcomed back John Harrison as sales manager. Most recently, Harrison was the director of sales and marketing at PTR Industries, LLC, from 2017 to 2023. ·
Piper Sandler Bolsters Consumer Equity Research Team
Anna Andreeva will join the New York office and is responsible for footwear, softlines and global brand analysis. Andreeva began her career in equity research at J.P. Morgan, where she was part of the number one-ranked Institutional Investor team covering specialty retail.
Vista Outdoor Sees Alternative Ammo Bidder Withdraw Offer
The alternative party that made a play for the company’s ammo business last week has withdrawn its offer to acquire The Kinetic Group, Vista’s ammunition business.
Rapala VMC Makes Big Changes in Global Management Team
Ohvo, managing director of Marttiini and Rapala VMC North Europe; Ravennil, EVP and head of distribution in APAC countries and global rods; and Tuominen, EVP of global business development and IT, left the company on June 14.
Consumer Sentiment Falls to 7-Month Low
University of Michigan Survey Director Joanne Hsu stated, “While consumer sentiment declined this month, the 3.5 Index point dip is relatively minor in the grand scheme. That decline is within the margin of error for the survey.”
Auburn’s Aid Station, Trails and Ales To Close
The running store opened in 2018 and moved in June 2021 to 927 Lincoln Way in Auburn, CA, nearly doubling its square footage.
Duca Del Cosma Names Area Director In Southeast Asia
Amike Krakers, originally from the Netherlands, has lived in Asia for almost two decades and brings expertise to promoting lifestyle brands to the role that will see her support product distributors across the region.
Fromuth Racquet Sports Acquires Tennis-Point
Online retailer Tennis-Point, formerly owned by Signa Sports United, has been acquired by Fromuth Racquet Sport. In the short term, Tennis-Point will be operated as a separate business and keep its name and contact details.
Cocona Labs Finalizes China WFOE Incorporation
The company is now a wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE) in Shanghai, China. With a growing percentage of Cocona’s yearly revenue attributed to Chinese brand customers, the market is a “critical component for success.”
Paka Opens Flagship in Peru
Paka Apparel, maker of sustainable clothing using fully traceable alpaca wool from wild-roaming alpaca in Peru, opened its first store in Cusco, Peru.
Burris Optics Appoints New General Manager
Burris Optics, headquartered in Greeley, CO and part of Beretta Holding S.A., the Italian industrial group, hired Bruno Beccaria as U.S. general manager.
Yeti Opens Store In Kansas City
Yeti opened a store in Leawood, KS, a suburban community in the Kansas City metro area. The location is Yeti’s first in Kansas and 21st overall in the U.S.
Revolve To Open First Permanent Store In Aspen
The store opening “supports Revolve’s broader strategy to blend online and offline shopping, giving customers more touchpoints” and follows the company’s “successful” pop-up shop the company opened in the same location in December 2023.
Retrospec Recalls Some Beaumont Plus ST Bikes
Retrospec is recalling about 530 Beaumont Plus ST bikes. The front disc brake rotor and brake pads could be misaligned, posing a crash hazard.
Black Diamond Recalls Neve Strap Crampons
The recall involves Neve Strap Crampons and Accessory Kits, Style No. 400073, with date codes 01-2021, 05-2022, 07-2023, 01-2024, and SS1271.
