This morning, Inov-8 opened its first brand store in the outdoor hub of Staveley in the Lake District of the UK. \
Month: April 2021
Mountain Hardwear Names Director Of Marketing
Mountain Hardwear named Matt Burbach director of marketing. Most recently, Burbach served as the director of marketing content & creative for the brand.
Western Mountain Destinations With Strong Bookings And Rates
With just weeks to go in the six months of the winter ski season, western mountain resorts have been capitalizing on incremental fill in the final two months of the season to boost occupancy and revenue that brought some much-needed recovery to participating resorts in 18 mountain destinations spread across eight western state, according to the most recent Mountain Market Briefing distributed by DestiMetrics.
March Retail Sales See Strong Rebound
Retail sales rebounded with huge gains in March as government checks fattened consumers’ bank accounts and more vaccinations against COVID-19 made it easier for shoppers to get out of the house and lead to the acceleration of the U.S. economy, the National Retail Federation said.
REI’s CFO Discusses The Co-Op’s Pandemic Pivot
REI Co-op logged a net loss of $34.5 million in 2020 and sales on a Proforma basis were down 8 percent. However, the retailer was able to exceed its pandemic-adjusted targets and finish the year in a strong financial position, said Kelley Hall, REI SVP and CFO, in an interview with SGB Executive. Sales have also seen a resurgence since the initial pandemic-driven store closures and momentum has continued into 2021.
Royal Robbins Celebrates Earth Day; Announces Sustainability Initiatives For 2021
Since its founding in 1968, Royal Robbins committed to protecting the environment by manufacturing eco-conscious clothing. The company announced its sustainability initiatives for 2021. This season, Royal Robbin’s largest sustainability initiative is its adventure shirts made from 100 percent recycled materials— converting ten shirts in its men’s and women’s Expedition line to the recycled fabric […]
Wintersteiger Sports Establishes New Demo/Training Facility In Vermont
Wintersteiger, an official supplier to US Ski & Snowboard and ski tuning machine makers, has announced the opening of its Vermont-based demonstration and training facility. “We are investing in service and education growth within a critical region for the snow sports market. We have a legacy to maintain in New England, and our renewed effort […]
Smartwool “Second Cut Project” Gives Unwanted Socks A Second Life; Creates Circular Supply Chain
Smartwool announced its goal to make 100 percent of the products it manufactures circular by 2030. The Smartwool “Second Cut Project” is designed to give products a second cut at life and help create a more circular supply chain that extends the life of raw materials, presents a new sourcing stream and reduces environmental impact. […]
Ear Pro Launches In The U.S.
Ear Pro, a preventative for ear problems caused by trapped water, is now available in the U.S. Made with natural ingredients, including liquid paraffin oil and oregano oil, Ear Pro is safe for water enthusiasts of all ages to prevent issues including “swimmer’s ear.” “Using Ear Pro is like waterproofing your ears. It’s the ultimate […]
Klean Kanteen Partners With Victoria Secret’s PINK For Earth Day
Klean Kanteen has partnered with Victoria’s Secret PINK to create a limited-edition, custom Klean Kanteen Classic water bottle to celebrate Earth Day, marking the beginning of a continued partnership between the brands. This collaboration comes when fashion and sustainability are increasingly converging, with 62 percent of Gen Z preferring to buy from sustainable brands, according […]
Igloo Expands Collection Of ’80s/’90s-Inspired Retro Coolers With New Colors
Igloo released its Retro Collection of hard- and softsided coolers. Inspired by ‘80s and ‘90s styles, including coolers, the brand released decades ago. The expanded collection offers nine styles in five color combinations. “I love this Retro collection. Our original Retro collection was an instant hit, and this major expansion makes it even more excellent,” […]
Puma, Olympics End ‘Tokyo 2020’ Trademark Tiff
The U.S. Olympic Committee and Puma SE appear to have ended their trademark dispute of the use of “Tokyo 2020” and other Olympic-games-related trademarks, according to a report from Law 360.
Olin Announces Redemption Of 10 Percent Senior Notes Due 2025
Olin Corp. announced that it has notified bondholders that it intends to redeem all $185 million of its outstanding 10 percent senior notes due October 15, 2025.
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints Board Member
Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced the appointment of Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to its Board of Directors, effective May 5, 2021. The retired executive previously led human resources for Walgreens and Kellogg Company.
Anta Sports Posts Significant Q1 Sales Jump
Anta Sports Products Ltd. reported retail sales of Anta branded products for the first quarter recorded 40 percent to 45 percent positive growth year-over-year.
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