Youngone Corp. Opens Canadian Office led by SVP Diana Seung
Most recently, Seung was the president of Tentree, an apparel brand based in Vancouver, BC. Before that, she worked for Callaway Golf as GM of North America
C&H Precision Appoints New Marketing Director
In addition to being a Marine Corps veteran, Travis Tipps, gained valuable insights and knowledge working in various roles in the firearms, ammunition and tactical gear industries, including for Daniel Defense, Strategic Armory Corps, Norma and Blue Force Gear
SAR Firearms Appoints Chief Executive Officer
New CEO Tony Sarsilmaz reportedly joins SAR Firearms with over 20 years of leadership, business development, marketing, and growth experience in organizations ranging from startups to large-scale corporations, including over 20 years of service in the U.S. Army.
Allbirds, Inc. Will Execute 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split Today
The Reverse Stock Split is expected to become effective at 5 p.m. EDT today, September 4, 2024, and the company’s Class A Common Stock is expected to begin trading on a post-split basis at the market open on September 5, 2024.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Lifts Full-Year Guidance After Strong Q2 Results
Comparable store sales growth came in at 4.5 percent y/y, on top of the 2.0 percent y/y comp store sales growth in the year-ago Q2 period. Six-month year-to-date comps were up 4.9 percent y/y through August 3.
Protest Sportswear Inks NA Distribution Deal with Momentum Distribution
With Momentum Distribution’s over 25 years of experience, Protest Sportswear noted that the company had played a key role in the success of Vans, Arena and Descente.
Report: Textile Mills Lead List of Declining Manufacturing Operations in August
The U.S. manufacturing sector’s economic activity contracted in August for the fifth consecutive month and the 21st time in the last 22 months as demand continued to be weak, output declined and inputs stayed accommodative.
AAFES to Offer Outdoor Gear from Bass Pro Shops on Exchange Website
Bass Pro Shops signed an agreement with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and the DOD’s largest retailer to bring a selection of Bass Pro fishing, hunting and camping gear as well as apparel to the military’s ShopMyExchange.com.
REI Co-op Expands Cameron Janes Role in COO Promotion
In his expanded role, Janes’s responsibilities include fulfillment and logistics and leading REI’s experiences division, which provides adventure travel, day tours, and classes.
Under Armour Divests MapMyFitness to Outside Interactive, Inc.
The fitness tracking app business re-joins one of its Co-founders, Robin Thurston, the CEO of Outside Interactive, Inc.
IPD International Taps Chris Kypriotis as Partner; Will Transition to CEO
The emerging surf and action sports company said the transition to CEO is set for 2025. The company said Kypriotis brings over 30 years of experience in the action sports and surf industry to the role.
Barclays Names New Global Head of Retail within Investment Banking
Cathy Leonhardt has been appointed global head of Retail within Investment Banking. She is based in New York, reporting to Lowell Strug, global head of the Consumer and Retail Grou
Tara McRae Returns to Puma as Head of NA Brand Strategy and Marketing
Following a decade of marketing leadership roles at Puma, Clarks and TB12, McRae takes on a new leadership role, spearheading Puma’s North America brand strategy and marketing.
NSGA Announces 2025 Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Honorees
John Cardinal, Cardinal’s Sporting Goods; Chris Considine, Wilson Sporting Goods; and E.J. “Ned” Hamilton, Peter Glenn Ski & Sports will join 185 retailers, team dealers, manufacturers, and industry influencers who have received the NSGA award in the past since the organization founded it in 1955.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Opening Nine Stores This Fall
Academy has opened three of the new stores this year and plans to open 15-to-17 more in fiscal year 2024.
