REI Co-Op To Open Store in Boca Raton, FL

REI Co-op will open a new store in Boca Raton, FL, in fall 2020. The new 23,000-square-foot store will be located at the Uptown Boca lifestyle center, at the southwest corner of Glades Road and 95th Avenue South in west Boca Raton.

Nick Sargent Unpacks SIA’s Ambitious 2020 Goals

Snowsports Industries America (SIA) is preparing for one of the busiest years in the trade association’s history. With so much new activity brewing, and on the cusp of Outdoor + Snow Show later this month, SGB Executive checked in with SIA President Nick Sargent, who dished on what the organization has accomplished in recent years and its priorities moving forward.

Michael Avenatti, Facing Nike Trial, Arrested In California

Michael Avenatti, the celebrity lawyer accused of extorting Nike for up to $25 million, was arrested Tuesday evening while appearing before the State Bar Court in Los Angeles. A Los Angeles judged ruled Wednesday that he will remain in jail after prosecutors alleged he continued to commit financial crimes while out on bail.

Smith & Wesson Parent, American Outdoor Brands, Replaces CEO

American Outdoor Brands Corp. said James Debney has been replaced as president and chief executive officer and as a director of the company, following the determination by the board of directors that he “engaged in conduct inconsistent with a non-financial company policy.”

Canadian Tire Appoints CFO And New Leader Of Banking Unit

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited announced two senior executive appointments: Gregory Craig as executive vice-president and chief financial officer (CFO), CTC; and Mahes Wickramasinghe as president, Canadian Tire Financial Services (CTFS) and president and CEO, Canadian Tire Bank.

Industry Groups Welcome Phase One Trade Deal Signing

A number of retail and industry groups – including OIA, NRF, FDRA, AAFA and RILA – welcomed the signing of the phase one trade deal between the United States and China. Many renewed calls for the administration to promptly conclude a phase two deal to lift all punitive tariffs.

Rates Keep Rising At Western Mountain Resorts

Generous snowfall and good slope conditions throughout most of the U.S. western resorts along with less than ideal conditions in other regions is helping to buoy lodging rates even as occupancy figures continue to slip, according to DestiMetrics’ monthly Market Briefing from Inntopia.