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VF Corp. Appoints Chief People Officer
VF Corporation hired Brent Hyder as chief people officer, effective September 5, reporting to president and CEO Bracken Darrell. He will also serve as a member of VF’s executive leadership team.
B2B Surplus Inventory Marketplace Raises $30 Million Series B Round
The company reported it has had a 500 percent increase in uploaded inventory in the last year, with a gross merchandise value (GMV) run rate increasing over 10x year-over-year and the team has doubled in size.
Tractor Supply Launches Open Buying Days
Tractor Supply said the Open Buying Days are open to individuals and businesses nationwide. The event seeks to uncover unique products that align with Tractor Supply’s purpose – to help customers as they live Life Out Here.
Lazydays RV Opens Wilmington, OH Location
The company said the new location marks “the exciting beginning of Lazydays expansion into the Northeast region and gives Ohio RVers a premier destination for all their sales and service needs.”
Columbia Sportswear Names SVP, Global Distribution Network
Columbia Sportswear Company hired Tom Gyles as SVP, global distribution network. He formerly worked for PVH and Gap, Inc.
Iron Valley Supply Hires New Account Manager
The company hired Travis Czukoski as an account manager. He recently graduated from West Chester University in May 2023 with a dual major in Finance and Economics.
Dick’s SG Opens Nine New House of Sports Locations
Dick’s Sporting Goods continues to expand the House of Sport brand and format with nine new locations celebrating grand openings in July and August.
Report: More Consumers Plan Camping Trip for Labor Day Weekend
The Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report, August 2023 Edition, finds that more campers intend to camp over Labor Day than compared to 2022, with roughly three-fourths of campers have already made plans for the holiday weekend.
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall As Economy Chugs Along
In the week ending August 12, the advance figure for seasonally-adjusted initial claims declined 11,000 to 239,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 2,000 from 248,000 to 250,000.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Elects New Board Director
Costco Wholesale Corp. elected Helena Buonanno Foulkes to its Board of Directors. Most recently, Foulkes was CEO of Hudson’s Bay Company.
Report: July Retail Sales Grew 3.2 Percent Year-Over-Year
The U.S. Census Bureau reported that overall retail sales in July were up 0.7 percent from June and up 3.2 percent year-over-year. That was double the increases seen in June.
Iron Valley Supply Hires New Merchandiser
Iron Valley Supply has hired Jacob Ring to serve as merchandiser. Most recently, he worked for Davidson’s as an account manager.
Walther Arms Appoints Director of Communications and Channel Marketing
Cody Osborn returned to Walther Arms as director of communications and channel marketing. The company said his appointment marked an exciting chapter for the company as it strengthens its marketing and communication efforts.
Blain’s Farm & Fleet Names New President
Blain’s Farm & Fleet, a family-owned company for 68 years, promoted Mark Hasting to president, the first time a non-family member has held the position, in addition to his chief commerce and operating officer role. Jane Blain Gilbertson, the owner of Blain’s Farm & Fleet and Blain Supply, Inc., will remain CEO.
Foundation Outdoor Group Adds to Brand Portfolio with Two Acquisitions
The company has acquired Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc. and American Tackle Company International, Inc. The company said the move positions the company as the “industry’s largest supplier of fishing rod components, supplies, equipment, and rod building instruction.”
