U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), broke the $2 billion milestone in 2022, delivering a record $2.3 billion in global retail sales for the year.
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Reima USA Adds Independent Agencies for Two U.S. Sales Territories
Reima USA recently partnered with two new rep groups, S2W Group and Alpin Sales, to grow the brand further in the U.S. S2W group will be responsible for the Pacific Northwest region and Alpin Sales will manage the Rockies.
NRF: Economic Conditions Look Like A Soft Landing, Not Recession
Economic indicators are giving conflicting signs but the nation does not appear to be in a recession and should be headed toward a soft landing from the rampant inflation and high interest rates of the past two years, according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
Cordura Celebrates 50th Anniversary In Bags And Packs
Cordura celebrates 50 years in 2023 with new bags and packs celebrating milestones in fabric innovation, end-use applications, on-trend collaborations, and the continued launch of its Fabric Finder that enables apparel and gear brands to explore fabrics and order samples digitally. “Cordura fabric came onto the scene in a decade of accelerating change and a time of […]
SAS Renews Athletic Shoes Program With Defense Logistics Agency
San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS) was awarded a three-year renewal contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to produce specialized footwear for the basic training of U.S. service members.
Work Sharp’s Professional Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener Receives Industry Award
Work Sharp Sharpeners, the manufacturer of knife and tool sharpeners, announced that its Professional Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener was awarded the 2023 Blade Show Accessory of the Year by a panel of industry professionals at the recently concluded show for utility, design, creativity, materials, aesthetics, and more. The Professional Precision Adjust is an angle-adjustable knife sharpening system using […]
Report: Labor Still A Top Challenge For Manufacturers As Optimism Remains Low
As rising interest rates, poor economic conditions and an ongoing talent shortage continue to plague manufacturers, optimism amongst industry leaders remains low, according to a new industry report.
Camping World Acquiring Mid-Atlantic RV Dealer
Camping World Holdings, Inc. is set to acquire Hitch RV, including three locations across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. It is anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2023.
Yak Wool Pioneer Kora Introduces Bamboo Activewear
Kora, the performance apparel manufacturer using yak wool and known for creating fabrics, introduces the evolution of its apparel range with Kora Bamboo, a collection of everyday pieces designed for comfort, stretch, and unrestricted movement. The result of rigorous research and product development, the eco-friendly fabric uses Forest Stewardship Council (FCS)-certified bamboo (90 percent) as […]
VF Corp.’s Debt Ratings Downgraded By S&P
S&P Global Ratings lowered its debt ratings on VF Corp. due to its below-plan results for the fiscal year ended April 1. The rating agency said it believes elevated inventory from realignment in the wholesale channel and weakened consumer demand will continue to pressure its credit metrics in fiscal 2024 and delay the recovery of its largest brand, Vans.
Recco Rescue Introduces Lightweight Reflector 742LT
Recco continues expanding its year-round rescue ecosystem to increase searchability. “In partnership with Recco and with the runner in mind, Arc’teryx has created two new products for summer, the Norvan running jacket and Norvan 14 Vest, both equipped with Recco rescue technology, a tool to locate people lost in the outdoors more quickly,” said Mitch Eckensweiler, design director, […]
Lululemon Renews Partnership With Xponential Fitness
Lululemon and Xponential Fitness renewed and expanded their partnership for Lululemon Studio with digital workouts from Pure Barre, Rumble, AKT, and YogaSix. The extension builds on the Studio’s launch last October.
The Dyrt Hires First Head Of Sales
The Dyrt, an app for camping information and booking, hired Rob Hudson as head of sales. Hudson has spent two decades in advertising media and technology, most recently as senior sales director at Outside Interactive for the past three years.
RVIA 2023 Shipment Forecast For RVs Lowest In More Than 20 Years
RV wholesale shipments are projected to climb into the mid-300,000 unit range in 2024 after finishing 2023 in the 300,000-unit range, according to the Summer 2023 Issue of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association.
PGA Tour, DP World Tour And LIV Golf Ink Merger Deal; Saudis To Chair Board
The PGA Tour, DP World Tour and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) have signed an agreement that combines PIF’s golf-related commercial businesses and rights (including LIV Golf) with the commercial businesses and rights of the PGA Tour and DP World Tour into a new, collectively owned, for-profit entity.
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