Emerald Plans Outdoor Adventure X Show
Emerald Expositions, the parent of the Outdoor Retailer show, will debut The Outdoor Adventure X show next June at the Snowbasin Resort in Huntsville, UT.
RYU Apparel Q1 Sales Climb 75 Percent
RYU Apparel, Inc. reported revenues reached Canadian C$347,938 (U.S. C$270,647) in the first quarter ending March 31, up from C$198,825 during the same period last year.
REI Domestic Trip Offerings Experience Robust Growth
REI Co-op announced that its adventure trips have expanded to include domestic multiday excursions, guided day tours, rentals, and adventure center locations, and its experience offerings grew more than 60 percent in the last 12 months.
Culture Kings U.S. Appoints President
A.K.A. Brands Holding Corp. announced the appointment of Jonathan Yuska as president of its Culture Kings’ U.S. division, reporting to Simon Beard, CEO and co-founder, to its expansion in the United States.
Foot Locker’s CFO Joins Kontoor Brands Board
The Board of Directors of Kontoor Brands, Inc., the parent of Wrangler and Lee, appointed Andrew Page, EVP and CFO of Foot Locker, Inc., as a director.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints SVP, Omni Planning And Fulfillment
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Francois Guillon as senior vice president, omni planning and fulfillment.
Rising Racquet Prices Help Tennis Sustain Momentum
Total wholesale racquet unit sales into the US market* grew by over 11 percent in the first three months of the year compared to Q1 2021, according to a report from Sports Marketing Surveys. This marks the largest Q1 total since 2010.
Aqualung Group Appoints Chairman
Aqualung Group, the manufacturer of dive and water sports gear, said Bruno Cercley will take over as chairman of its supervisory board, effective July 1. Cercley guided the turnaround of Rossignol as its CEO from 2008 until his retirement in 2021.
Fanatics Extends Contract With Aston Villa FC
Fanatics extended its e-commerce, retail and manufacturing partnership with Premier League soccer club Aston Villa FC.
Stitch Fix To Layoff Employees
Stitch Fix said it plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 15 percent of salaried positions while reporting an 8 percent decline in third quarter ended April 30.
Adobe Sees Inflationary Pricing Online Slowing
Adobe announced that according to its Adobe Digital Price Index (DPI), online prices in May increased 2 percent year-over-year (YoY) — down from 2.9 percent YoY in April and the record 3.6 percent YoY increase in March, while decreasing 0.7 percent month-over-month (MoM).
NRF Calls On Biden Administration To Eliminate China Tariffs To Ease Inflation
The National Retail Federation announced it is launching the second phase of a seven-figure advocacy campaign with broadcast, digital and out-of-home advertising, urging the Biden administration to repeal tariffs on goods from China to lower costs for businesses and consumers who are being severely impacted by inflation.
Gap, Inc. Launches New Credit Card Program
Gap Inc. launched a new suite of credit cards with Barclays US Consumer Bank to support its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta banners.
Fanatics Collectibles and Topps Announce College Trading Cards Program
Fanatics Collectibles, the trading cards and collectibles division of Fanatics and Topps announced a comprehensive, officially licensed college student-athlete trading cards program.
Public Lands To Open Four More Locations
Public Lands, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ outdoor-themed concept, plans to open four stores in Framingham, MA; Huntington, NY; Kennesaw, GA; and Medford, OR.
