Igloo and Marvel released the Spider-Man Cooler Collection. The products include a backpack cooler and Playmate coolers featuring Spider-Man graphics. This is a limited-edition collaboration and includes four products. “It’s been really exciting collaborating with Marvel to bring the amazing Spider-Man to life on these special-edition Igloo coolers,” said Brian Garofalow, CMO, Igloo. “While Spider-Man […]
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NPD Names President, U.S. Apparel
The NPD Group has named Susan Merrill president of its U.S. Apparel practice. She succeeds John Deputato, a 10-year veteran of NPD and practice head for the majority of those years, who is retiring this month.
Kohl’s To Open Wellness Markets
Kohl’s will test a new in-store shop concept, Wellness Market, in 50 stores and online. The market, which will stock such items as green cleaning products, baby wipes and vitamins, is designed to appeal to consumers who view their health and wellness as a priority.
Remington Reportedly Lays Off 585 Workers In Upstate New York
Remington Outdoor Company laid off 585 employees on Monday and said their benefits would expire later in the week without severance pay, according to the union that represents them.
Rocky Brands’ Q3 Sales Advance 16 Percent
Rocky Brands Inc. reported third-quarter sales increased 15.8 percent to $77.8 million compared to $67.2 million in the third quarter of 2019.
Callaway To Merge With Topgolf
Callaway and Topgolf Entertainment Group announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Callaway and Topgolf will combine in an all-stock transaction.
Big 5 Sporting Goods Posts Record Third Quarter
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported earnings jumped more than four-fold in the third quarter as same-store sales jumped 14.8 percent. Steve Miller, the company’s chief executive officer, said, “I am pleased to report an exceptional third quarter, which represents the strongest sales and earnings performance in our 65-year history.”
2021 Running USA Industry Conference Cancelled
Running USA said it has canceled its 2021 Industry Conference scheduled for February 2021 in New Orleans. All registered attendees have received communications with their follow-on options prepared.
Chaos/CTR Headwear Appoints Rocky Mountain Reps
Chaos/CTR appointed Rose Sales Agency to represent the knit and constructed headwear brand in the Rocky Mountain States.
Thermacell Makes Hires To Support Growth
Thermacell Repellents Inc. hired Dr. John Hainze as vice president of Science & Research.
Consumers Sweet Spot This Holiday Is Free Shipping, According To NPD
The 2020 holiday shopping season kicked off earlier this year with Amazon Prime Days and competing retail promotions in mid-October, and while consumers are always looking for good deals, their sweet spot this holiday will be free shipping, reports The NPD Group.
Deuter Celebrates 16 Years With Banff Centre Mountain Film And Book Festival
Today Deuter announced their continued partnership with the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival (BMFBF.) Deuter has been the exclusive backpack sponsor for the internationally recognized film and book competition for 16 years and will continue its support through the first virtual festival beginning on October 31, 2020. “The Deuter and BMFBF partnership bring […]
Inside The Call: Crocs’ Revenue Growth Accelerates Amid WFH Living
Crocs, clearly benefiting from an acceleration in casualization trends in the work-from-home economy, reported third-quarter sales jumped 15.7 percent to record levels and projected fourth-quarter revenues will expand between 20 and 30 percent. Said Andrew Rees, CEO, “We’re even more confident now than a year ago about Crocs brand strength and our long term growth potential.”
Sea To Summit Announces Tent Lineup For Spring 2021
Sea to Summit announces its entry into the technical backcountry tent category with two lightweight tent models, the Alto and the Telos, along with a line of accessories for Spring 2021. In partnership with Jake Lah, founder and head of design at DAC, manufacturer of tent poles, the tents offer a roomy experience in their […]
Rossignol’s Blackops Sender Ti Receives Outside’s 2021 Gear Of The Year Award
In the lead-up to the 2020-21 ski season, Rossignol’s new flagship freeride ski, the BLACKOPS Sender Ti, has received Outside’s 2021 Gear Of The Year Award. “Freeride has been an anchor point for the brand for nearly a quarter of a century,” said Nick Castagnoli, Brand Marketing Director, Rossignol Group North America. “From the long-running […]
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