Former Logitech International boss Bracken Darrell is the Vans and The North Face parent’s new chief, effective July 17, as VFC goes outside the sporting goods industry for a fresh outlook.

Legislators opened another front in the war on counterfeiting with the introduction of multiple bills aiming to level the field of de minimus exceptions which allow over 2 million shipments to enter the U.S. per day duty-free and without customs inspection.

Thanks to a stronger than expected operating performance with total sales increasing by 30% last year and China outperforming, S&P Global upgraded Amer Sports’ rating to B+ from B, and similarly upgraded its €1.7 billion senior secured term loan B and €315 million revolving credit facility due in 2026.

The Winchester parent said Q2 adjusted EBITDA is now expected to be in the $350-$360 million range, due to an estimated $50 million impact from extending its Freeport, TX plant turnaround and deteriorating market conditions.

The golf trade association is promoting its chief business officer and 16-year veteran, Greg Nathan to president and chief operating officer, effective June 19.