(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) The parent company of Black Diamond Equipment announced Thursday that it has appointed Neil Fiske brand president. Fiske most recently served as CEO of Marquee Brands, a licensing company that owns brands such Dakine, Body Glove,...
(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) Vista Outdoor announced Thursday morning that CEO Chris Metz has stepped down after the board of directors lost confidence in his leadership. The company appointed board member Gary McArthur to succeed him on an interim basis....
Several executive changes unfolded in the outdoor world on Thursday.
Industry customer REI Co-op reduced its headquarters staff in a move President and CEO Eric Artz said addresses “increasing uncertainty.”
Challenging, rocky, mixed bag, and right-sizing. Those are some of the descriptors snow executives used to describe business currently as brands, retailers, and resorts try to match the strong numbers posted during the pandemic. “I don’t think it’s been a secret that...
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Rip Curl North America President Dylan Slater, a key member of the global Rip Curl leadership team, is leaving the company after nearly 20 years to join Firewire.
Vans announced to employees this morning that it has hired Bobby Goodwin, currently the head merchandising executive at Tilly’s, as vice president, DTC merchandising for Vans Americas.
Details about Nordstrom’s holiday sales, which were softer than pre-pandemic levels.
Erin Hawley, who has had several high-profile sales jobs in the industry, has joined Z Supply as senior sales director, a new position for the company.
Well-known industry retail veteran Bobby Goodwin, currently senior vice president and general merchandise manager at Tilly’s, is leaving the company.
