Inov8 Expands U.S. Outdoor Specialty Sales Network
John Swartz of JMS Enterprises and incumbent agency Midland Sales, two U.S. independent sales agencie, join Inov8’s outdoor, running and sports specialists network.
Reima North America Appoints New Sales Director
Mayon Sargent was, most recently, an independent consultant for Skagit Investments. Previously, she was the director of sales for the West region at American Outdoor Brands. Before AOB, Sargent was VP of sales and marketing at Sierra Bullets and Barnes Bullets.
Tedder Industries Appoints VP of Finance
Under Andrew Williams’ guidance, the company’s finance team is poised to drive the next phase of its growth strategy, enhancing profitability and instilling operational efficiencies throughout the organization.
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Report: 2023 Resale Grew 15X Faster than Retail
A new study found that 60 percent of consumers shop for secondhand apparel, giving them more for their money, while 55 percent said they would spend more on secondhand clothing if the economy does not improve.
Lands’ End Posts Wider Net Loss in Fiscal 2023 on Impairment Charges, Lower Sales
Fiscal fourth quarter revenues declined 2.8 percent to $514.9 million for the three-month period ended February 2. Global e-commerce net revenue was $1.0 billion, a decrease of 7.1 percent, due in part to Lands’ End Japan closure. U.S. e-commerce net revenue decreased 2.7 percent.
Pure Hockey to Open Store in Laguna Hills, CA
This will be the retailer’s fourth store in California, which also has locations in Anaheim, San Jose and San Marcos.
L Catterton Makes Significant Investment in Off-Road, Off-Grid Vehicles
Founded in 2018, Storyteller Overland manufactures Class B RV and expedition vehicles. In addition to selling its vehicles at over 40 dealers in the U.S., it also offers adventure gear, accessories and technology for the outdoor lifestyle enthusiast.
Springfield Armory Appoints National Sales & Law Enforcement Manager
As a 20-year employee of Springfield Armory, Drew Herbst will collaborate with Peggy Hickenbottom, the VP of distribution sales and customer service.
Rumpl Invests in Wholesale with New Global Sales Director and Marketing Hire
Tom Stolz was hired as global director of sales and Mariah Agee as wholesale marketing manager, effective immediately.
Klean Kanteen Welcomes New CEO
Gordon Smith is Kleen Kanteen’s new CEO. He most recently served as the company’s CFO and head of Finance.
Vista Outdoor Confirms Receipt of Revised Indication of Interest from MNC Capital
Vista Outdoor’s Board still needs to determine the revised MNC Indication within the framework contemplated by the existing merger agreement with Czechoslovak Group a.s.
Canada Goose Cutting 17 Percent of Corporate Jobs, Shifting Leadership Roles
Carrie Baker, president, brand and commercial, will expand her role to oversee design. Beth Clymer, president of finance, strategy and administration will add operations to her responsibilities. Daniel Binder, chief transformation officer, will now oversee global stores. COO John Moran has left the company.
Report: WY and CA Campgrounds are the Most Competitive in the U.S.
The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report found that California campers were nearly 30 percent more likely than campers nationwide to find sold-out campgrounds.
Report: Golf Rounds Played Rise in February, Helped by Nicer Weather in Central U.S.
National rounds of golf played in February 2024 were up 4.9 percent as warmer, drier weather in the middle of the country offset the effects of wetter, cooler weather in California and Florida.
