Two of Target’s top executives, COO John Mulligan and Chief External Engagement Officer Laysha Ward, announced their plans to retire.
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FN America Breaks Ground on Second SC Manufacturing Plant
The manufacturing facility, built on FN’s foundation and history within the state, will be located in the Pickens County Commerce Park in Liberty, SC. The company will invest $33 million to construct the future 100,000-square-foot space over two phases.
Nautilus, Inc. Confirms Corporate Name Change
Nautilus, Inc. reported plans to change its corporate name to BowFlex ,Inc., reflecting a focus on the brand, and continued execution of its growth transformation strategy, North Star.
Timberland Eyewear Drops Round Keyhole Sunglasses
Aligned with Timberland’s sustainability initiatives, the frames in this collection incorporate bio-based injected plastic and acetates, with percentages ranging from 35 percent to 80 percent depending on the style.
Arcade Belts x TGR Drop Limited-Edition Belts
Performance stretch belt company Arcade Belt partnered with Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the lifestyle brand in action sports media, on two limited edition belts.
National Retail Federation Survey Sees Uptick in Holiday Spending
A NRF survey found that consumers expect to spend $875 on average on holiday gifts, decorations, food, and other seasonal items this year, up 5.0 percent from $833 on average that consumers planned to spend in 2022 and in line with the average consumer holiday budget over the last five years.
Sporting Insights Expands Cycling Research Team with New Hire
Sporting Insights expanded its cycling, mobility and active transport expertise hiring Lee Kidger, the former managing director of Raleigh UK, as a special adviser.
Topgolf To Open for First Venue in Massachusetts
Located about 20 miles from downtown Boston, Topgolf Boston-Canton will feature 90 outdoor climate-controlled hitting bays spanning three levels. The new venue is the first in Massachusetts, 84th in the U.S. and 94th globally.
Fanatics Inks E-Commerce and Product Deal with TGL Golf League
Fanatics will be the official operator for the team golf league developed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports and individual teams’ e-commerce platforms and also gain the rights to design and manufacture TGL and team merchandise as an official licensee.
Fortress Safe Biometric Gun Safes Recalled
Fortress Safe recalled about 61,000 of its Biometric Gun Safes. The Consumer Products Safety Commission said it is aware of a recent lawsuit alleging a 12-year-old boy died from a firearm obtained from one of the safes.
True Fitness GB Launches to Grow True and Octane Brands in the UK
The new company was co-founded by Alan Ellis and Neil Gillespie, reportedly bringing together over 50 years of combined experience in the fitness and wellbeing space, to drive growth of the True and Octane brands in UK’s commercial fitness market.
Tervis Hires New CEO
Tervis, the insulated drinkware manufacturer based in North Venice, FL, hired Hosana Fieber as the new CEO, with current CEO Rogan Donelly moving to executive chairman of the board.
KOA Survey: More Than Half of Campers Have Booked Trips for 2024
Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s (KOA) October Research Report found that 51 percent of campers booked at least one trip for 2024 compared to 13 percent of leisure travelers who have pre-booked their 2024 travel plans.
Reima USA Sets Sales Representation in Three More Territories
Reima, the Finnish children’s clothing brand, added new sales representation—Velocity Sales (Northeast), Mike Laroche (Southwest) and Parallel 45 Sales (Midwest)—to fill out its U.S. representation.
Costa Sunglasses’ Marlin Fly Project Rooted in Community and Conservation
In partnership with the locals of San Carlos, Mexico, The Billfish Foundation and the International Game Fish Association, Costa’s Marlin Fly Project team deployed 15 satellite tags to understand and protect this understudied billfish species.