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New CEO at Solo Brands as Q4 sales disappoint

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Former Vista Outdoor CEO Christopher Metz will replace John Merris later this month, as the company lowers guidance for the fiscal year.

Published Jan. 8, 2024

A person tends a fire on a patch of land covered in snow.

A person uses a Solo Stove on a snowy waterfront. The outdoor fireplace brand is getting a new CEO and continues to look for a new chief financial officer as it works to boost sales.

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