Multi-brand active lifestyle accessories company with global retail distribution
Implus operates a portfolio of 18 active lifestyle brands (SKLZ, TriggerPoint, Balega, Harbinger, RockTape, Sof Sole, Spenco, Yaktrax) sold through 60,000+ retail outlets across 60 countries. The tech stack is heavy on Microsoft Office and Adobe, with Shopify and Klaviyo handling e-commerce and email, plus AWS and Power BI for analytics — a mix typical of manufacturing companies transitioning to direct-to-consumer channels. Hiring has slowed to 6 open roles (1 filled in the last 30 days) dominated by marketing positions, alongside isolated engineering and product seats, suggesting a brand-marketing-led strategy rather than product-driven growth.
Implus is a privately held active lifestyle accessories manufacturer headquartered in Durham, North Carolina since 1988. The company owns and operates a portfolio of category-leading brands spanning footcare, insoles, fitness, outdoor, and apparel care segments. Distribution spans traditional retail (60,000+ outlets globally) and direct-to-consumer channels (EU DTC strategy is an active project). Current work includes EU performance dashboarding, B2B digital storefront scaling, influencer marketing campaigns across the brand portfolio, and manufacturing process standardization.
Core tools: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint for business operations; Adobe Illustrator for creative; Shopify and Klaviyo for e-commerce and customer marketing; AWS for infrastructure; Power BI and Google Analytics for reporting.
Implus products reach more than 60 countries, with over 60,000 retail outlets globally. Current active work includes scaling EU direct-to-consumer operations.
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