Australian RV rental company Camplify has acquired Germany’s peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace PaulCamper to further global expansion. The company operates in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, and Austria.
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Former Nike COO Joins Jigx’s Board
Jigx, the mobile application development SaaS based in Seattle, WA, announced that Eric Sprunk, former Nike COO, has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Sprunk is also an investor in the brand.
NPD Group Forecasts Modest Decline In Fourth Quarter Apparel Sales
According to the NPD Group, fourth-quarter apparel sales will decline in the U.S., with average prices rising 2 percent and dollar sales falling one percent.
StockX Names Head Of Brand Protection
StockX hired Paul Foley as head of brand protection reporting to its Chief Supply Chain Officer, Sean McCartney. Foley’s role is to spearhead the company’s efforts to deliver value to the consumer and protect the integrity of the StockX marketplace.
REI To Open Store In Laguna Hills, CA
REI Co-op will open a new store in Laguna Hills in fall 2023. This is the retailer’s 31st location in California and 12th in the Los Angeles market.
Vista Outdoor Announces Departure Of CFO
Vista Outdoor, Inc. announced that after two and a half years in his role, Sudhanshu Priyadarshi, the company’s chief financial officer, has decided to pursue another opportunity and is leaving his position in November. The company also reported preliminary second-quarter results that showed sales expanding by 4 percent.
Lacoste Names Deputy CEO
Lacoste promoted Catherine Spindler to deputy chief executive officer. Spindle joined Lacoste as chief brand officer in 2019.
Recall: Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boots
Salewa has recalled its men’s and women’s Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boots manufactured before April 2022.
Igloo Expands Officially Licensed NFL Collection With Tailgate Tote Cooler Bags
Igloo kicked off its first officially licensed NFL softside coolers as part of its expanded NFL collection, featuring custom designs for 15 NFL teams. “Our brand-new officially licensed NFL cooler bags are here, and we couldn’t be more excited,” said Adrienne Berkes, vice president, marketing, Igloo. “With our variety of Playmate coolers and these versatilely […]
The North Face To Open 70-Plus Stores In North America
The North Face plans to open more than 70 stores in North America and up to 300 additional retail and partner locations globally over the next five years.
Smith Announces Zero Plastic Waste Across Winter Packaging And Beyond
Since launching its Core Collection of eyewear made from post-consumer water bottles in early Spring 2022, Smith has continued its commitment to encourage outdoor enthusiasts to consider the environment with every purchase. Smith has discontinued the use of plastic materials across its new packaging of wintersports and eyewear products beginning with Fall 2022, including the removal […]
L.L.Bean Set To Open In Hudson, MA In November
L.L.Bean is opening a store at Hudson’s Highland Commons on November 4; this is the retailer’s ninth store in Massachusetts.
Rack Room Shoes Names Midwest/Tennessee Regional Manager
Rack Room Shoes has promoted Jennifer Scantland to Midwest/Tennessee regional manager.
Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Acquires Fins & Feathers
Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, the Bozeman, MT-based fly-fishing travel vacation company, acquired Fins & Feathers, a fly shop in Four Corners, eight miles west of Bozeman.
Kampgrounds Of America Reports Q3 Revenue Growth
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. shared continued revenue growth in its Q3 Business Report. When comparing the same period in a record-setting 2021, revenue improved by 2.1 percent on a same-store basis. Looking ahead, advanced deposits on future business are up 4.5 percent.
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