Leupold & Stevens Bolsters Regional Sales Team
The company promoted Kevin Graves to Eastern Region sales manager, Cody Braden to Central Region sales manager and Josh Andrews to Western Region sales manager, reporting to Leupold’s National Sales Manager, Jay Montrose.
Amer Sports Raises FY Guide as Wilson Returns to Growth, Salomon and Arc’teryx Grow DD
The parent company of the Arc’teryx, Salomon, and Wilson Sports businesses, among others, raised its full-year sales and earnings guidance based on its strong Q2 results. The Wilson brand returned to growth, Salomon footwear posted DD growth and Arc’teryx continued its 30 percent-plus growth.
Ashworth Golf Appoints Andy Bell as CEO
Bell will focus on elevating the brand’s market share and bolstering product lines and innovation to meet the evolving needs of golfers.
Summit Golf Brands Hires Chief Marketing Officer
Thomas De Stio, as chief marketing officer, will oversee e-commerce and marketing strategy for its B. Draddy, Zero Restriction, Fairway & Greene, and EP New York brands.
Gold’s Gym Opens in Georgetown
Gold’s Gym D.C. Metro, owners of the 25,000-square-foot facility in Georgetown Park, plan to continue to grow tGold’s Gym in the D.C. area with 24 gyms open by 2030.
Club Ride Apparel Adds Sales Management Chief, New Agencies
Most recently, Terry Duran worked for Kona Bicycle Company after a six-year stint at Norco Bikes as U.S. sales manager and three years as national sales manager at Wilier Triestina. He has also worked with Scott Sports and Cannondale.
EXEC: Colt CZ Group Expands Production Capacity in Hungary
The Colt CZ Group reportedly holds a majority share and fully controls all production activities at the site.
Outtech Adds Antler King to Outdoor Brand Portfolio
The Ohio-based company produces nutritional products for whitetail deer, including food plot blends, cover screen options, feed blocks, attractants, and supplemental feed to promote healthy development and growth.
PeopleForBikes Appoints Two Members to Senior Leadership Team
The bicycle industry’s trade association promoted Dr. Ash Lovell and Martina Haggerty to senior leadership positions within the organization’s government relations and infrastructure teams.
Guess?, Inc. Announces CFO Transition
Dennis Secor has been appointed interim chief financial officer of Guess?, effective August 26, 2024. He succeeds Markus Neubrand, who is stepping down to pursue another opportunity
Taylor’s & Company Adds New Representation for Central and Eastern U.S.
Taylor’s & Company has chosen Ken Jefferies & Associates as its sales agency of record for the central and eastern regions of the United States. The agency has represented brands in the shooting sports industry since 2008.
Adidas America Faces OSHA Penalties for Ongoing Hazards at New York DC
Adidas America, Inc. has 15 business days from the receipt of the citations and penalties to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA’s area director or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
Rally House Expands Store Count in Cleveland
The retailer opened its doors to Rally House Shops of Mentor, its 13th in the Cleveland metro area.
Stance Appoints David Tichiaz as Chief Executive Officer
Stance Co-Founder John Wilson will remain with the company as an advisor. Tichiaz joined Stance in 2023 as president after a 15-year career at Vans.
Stan Outdoors Appoints Director of Sales and Marketing
As both an experienced competitive archer and an avid bowhunter, Jasa has, most recently, served as regional sales manager at Precision Shooting Equipment Inc., the largest privately owned archery equipment manufacturing company in the U.S.
