LineDrive, a solutions-based sales agency that matches large-scale businesses with workplace safety tools to enhance workplace safety and productivity in the U.S. and Canada, will introduce Superfeet insoles to employers, to enhance workplace productivity and safety
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Pura Vida Opens Retail Store Near Disney World
The retailer continues its Florida-focused brick-and-mortar expansion with the Pura Vida Disney Springs Town Center store, which will mark its seventh storefront and second in Florida.
Rural King to Open New Store in Conover, NC
The Conover store will host a grand opening from September 20-22. The retailer sells a wide variety of premium brands, including Carhartt, Blackstone, Big Green Egg, Ariat, Under Armour, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Walnut Creek Foods and Henry Rifles.
Classic Football Shirts Adds to Investor Pool; Plans New LA Store in World Cup Run-Up
The company said it had seen an accelerated annual growth rate since an earlier investment from The Chernin Group, including in the U.S., which is its fastest-growing market, at greater than 100 percent annually.
MasterCraft Boat Holdings Sells Florida Boat Manufacturing Plant to Regal Boats
As previously reported, the company held the Merritt Island facility for open market sale following its agreement to transfer the rights to its Aviara brand to a MarineMax subsidiary.
Kreedom Eyewear Adds California Indie Sales Rep
Boston Titensor, an independent sales rep, also carries the Hari Mari, Dakine, Vertra, and Von Zipper sunglass lines in the Orange County market in SoCal.
Report: Second Quarter U.S. E-commerce Sales Outpaced Total Retail Trend
The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce reported that the second quarter of 2024 e-commerce estimate increased 6.7 percent (±1.2) from the second quarter of 2023, while total retail sales increased 2.1 percent (±0.4) in the same period.
Five Iron Golf to Open Third Philadelphia Venue
In partnership with Brandywine Realty Trust, Five Iron Golf is developing its third indoor corporate-owned venue in Philadelphia’s Logan Square. The site will open early next year.
Famous Footwear Parent is Latest Footwear Retailer to Lower 2024 Guidance
Caleres, Inc. became the latest retailer to lower fiscal full-year guidance after reporting second-quarter fiscal 2024 sales and earnings. A top-line miss was driven by a 5.1 percent decline in Brand Portfolio sales and Famous Footwear comps down 2.9 percent.
Snow Peak Acquires Majority Stake in Swift Fly Fishing Co.
Founded by Carl McNeil and Jeanie Ackley, Swift Fly Fishing, headquartered in Wanaka, New Zealand, manufactures the Epic Fly Rod brand that uses graphite, graphene, and Epic’s proprietary “Fast Glass” composite material to create the rods.
Amped Fitness to Open First Studio in Texas
While the Richardson, TX location, set to open on October 14, will set the tone for future studios to open around the state, Amped Fitness is “considering the launch of another Signature location—a luxury fitness concept with unique amenities and a different price point, catering to those looking for a more exclusive fitness experience.”
EXEC: Designer Brands CEO Digs Deeper into DSW Results as August Comps Turn Positive
The parent of the DSW, The Shoe Co., and Rubino retail brands, and Topo Athletic, Keds, Le Tigre, Hush Puppies, and other footwear brands, also had to come to terms with the impact of the economy on their customers and cut guidance for the full year.
TagMarshal Completes Series A Capital Raise
The equity will be used to continue to innovate and grow the company’s golf course optimization platform and to add value to its partners, which include 40 of the Top 100 golf courses in the U.S.
SylvanSport Enters Distribution Partnership with Field & Sports, LLC
Two NC-based outdoor brands have teamed up to give U.S. customers local access to SylvanSports camping trailers with product service support.
National Forest Foundation Names New President & CEO
Dieter Fenkart-Froeschl, in his most recent position, worked for six years as chief operating officer at the National Park Foundation. His appointment as president and CEO takes effect November 1, based in Washington, D.C.
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