Markwort Sporting Goods Company, based in St. Louis, announced its acquisition of the HQ4 Baseball Aluminum 18″ One Hand Training Bat.
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Rates Holding But Occupancy Softens As Booking Pace Reverses During November
The surging pandemic and mixed economic indicators are combining to negatively impact mountain resorts throughout the western US, with marginal snowfall at some destinations adding to the mix as tentative gains during October reversed course in November, according to DestiMetrics.
Swiss Brand On Opens Flagship In New York City
On, the Swiss running brand, has opened its first global flagship store in New York City.
Yuba Bicycles Names President and Chief Operating Officer
Yuba Bicycles announced the appointment of Pat Cunnane to President of North American operations and COO of its global business. The position is new for the company.
Wrightenberry Mills, Inc Announces Retirement of Tom Weber
Wrightenberry Mills, Inc. announces the retirement of long-time industry stalwart Tom Weber. Weber has served as director of sales and marketing for the company for the past 23 years.
StockX Raises $275M Series E Funding
StockX announced it has raised $275 million in a Series E funding round that values the live marketplace at $2.8 billion post-money. The new investment will be used to accelerate global expansion, innovation and category diversification for the e-commerce marketplace.
Charles River Apparel Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Charles River Apparel, based in Sharon, MA, hired Wayne Best as the company’s chief marketing officer. He previously headed marketing for ’47.
RECALL: Cannondale Canvas NEO Bicycles
About 1,270 Cannondale Canvas NEO Bicycles are being recalled. The front fender can detach and cause the front wheel to abruptly stop, posing a fall hazard.
RECALL: Camp Chef Portable Stoves
About 20,600 Camp Chef portable stoves are being recalled.
Retail Sales Decline In November From October
U.S. retail sales dropped a seasonally adjusted 1.1 percent in November from the prior month, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. Sales were up by 4.1 percent in November when compared with the same month a year ago.
Isbjörn Continues ‘Slow Fashion’ Commitment For FW21/22
Launching new products every season is not a priority for kidswear brand, Isbjörn of Sweden, now available in the U.S. and Canada. Instead, the company continues its commitment for FW21 to use sustainable fabrics and manufacturing processes, only fine-tuning existing products to make them more sustainable and durable. The brand issued the following release: One […]
AKU Outdoor Launches Hunting Footwear Collection In North America In 2021
AKU is launching a line of hunting footwear into its North American collection in 2021. The AKU hunting collection will be available starting June 1, 2021 online and through specialty retailers in North America. “For years, consumers have told us that they are buying our outdoor hiking and trekking footwear for hunting because they […]
Inside The Call: American Outdoor Brands Not Concerned About Vaccine’s Impact On Outdoor Participation
Benefiting from strong interest in camping, hunting and fishing during the pandemic, American Outdoor Brands reported sales soared 65.7 percent in its second quarter ended October 31. Brian Murphy, president and CEO, said he expects many Americans will continue to pursue their newfound outdoor interests despite the arrival of a vaccine.
ORC Study: Retailers Report Rising Cases And Increased Losses From Organized Thefts
Organized retail crime is continuing to grow, with the number of dollars lost topping a key threshold for the fifth year in a row and three-quarters of retail companies that have been victims saying activity is up, according to the 16th annual ORC study released by the National Retail Federation.
Climate Neutral Appoints Head Of Marketing
Climate Neutral welcomed Melissa Leslie to the newly created position as head of marketing. She assumes responsibility for advancing Climate Neutral’s message with brands and consumers.
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