Retail sales are up 3.0 percent excluding. auto so far this holiday season (November 1-December 6), according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. E-commerce grow 14.4 percent.
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Nearly 148 million Americans Plan To Shop Super Saturday
Super Saturday continues to be the biggest shopping day of the year with an estimated 147.8 million U.S. consumers expected to participate, up from 134.3 million last year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Pelican International Acquires Confluence Outdoor
Pelican International Inc., a Canadian manufacturer kayaks, canoes, SUPs and other watercraft, announced Monday it has acquired Greenville, SC-based boat maker Confluence Outdoor LLC. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Hibbett Names Michael Longo As President And CEO
Hibbett Sports Inc. on Monday named Michael E. Longo as president and CEO. Effective December 16, Longo will succeed Jeff Rosenthal, who announced his planned retirement in March.
Sealskinz USA Appoints Perpetual Motion NW Sales Representatives
Sealskinz, a weatherproof accessories brand, announced Monday it has expanded its North America sales presence with the addition of Perpetual Motion NW.
Crocs Appoints Beth Kaplan To Board Of Directors
Crocs Inc. on Monday announced that Beth J. Kaplan has been appointed to its board of directors effective January 1, 2020.
Patagonia Will Match $10 Million Raised For Environmental Causes
Patagonia announced today that its community raised $10 million in donations to 1,043 grassroots environmental organizations in 17 days. On Black Friday, Patagonia committed to match individual donations made between November 29 and December 31 to a $10 million limit.
OIA Appoints Christina Perez To Government Affairs Office
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) on Monday announced it has added Christina Perez to its government affairs office in Washington, DC.
Lindsey Vonn Foundation, Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation Announce Scholarships
The Lindsey Vonn Foundation (LVF), in conjunction with The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, on Monday announced 30 grants totaling more than $150,000 to youth athletes in need through its first-ever Sports Matter Scholarship.
Seabourn Names Helly Hansen As Official Apparel Partner
Outdoor apparel company Helly Hansen has signed an agreement with travel company Seabourn to be the “Official Apparel Partner” for the cruise brand.
Winnebago Industries Releases Inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report
Winnebago Industries Inc. on Monday issued the company’s first corporate responsibility report. The report outlines the company’s ongoing commitment to responsible business and its progress toward defining and achieving environmental, social and governance goals across the Winnebago, Grand Design RV, Chris-Craft, and Newmar brands.
Darn Tough Vermont Announces Major Expansion In The Green Mountain State
Darn Tough Vermont, an American manufacturer of premium performance outdoor and lifestyle socks, on Monday announced the grand opening of the company’s expanded footprint in its hometown of Northfield, VT.
Sports Direct Sees Currency-Neutral Sales Drop 6.4 Percent In First Half
Sports Direct said it expects to increase profits by up to 15 percent this year after reducing losses at House of Fraser. In the first half ended October 27, sales on a currency-neutral basis decreased by 6.4 percent due to the chain’s continued elevation strategy. Revenues in U.S. operations were down due to store closings at Bob’s.
SFIA Sees Progress In Partial Trade Deal
In a statement, SFIA President and CEO, Tom Cove, said in a statement that the “have negatively impacted the sport and health industry, and we are hopeful that this trade agreement comes to fruition.”
Mammut Development Opportunities Anticipated With Potential Sale
Mammut Sports Group AG, which has been a part of Swiss holding company Conzzeta AG since 1982, recently announced that Conzzeta would be pivoting its focus to one specific brand in the portfolio and selling its other brands, including Mammut.
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