Opinel USA x Monbento Launch Limited-Edition Meal Prep Kit

Opinel USA collaborated with Monbento to create a limited-edition, Made In France, On-the-Go Meal Kit offering a sustainable foodware solution. Opinel’s Picnic+ Set eliminates disposable cutlery using the brand’s No.08 Folding Knife with an interchangeable fork and spoon inserts that slide into the handle and lock in place with a Virobloc safety ring.  For this collaboration, the […]

Toadfish Assets Up For Auction

Toadfish, the Charleston, SC-based lifestyle brand, is being auctioned off by Hilco Streambank, including its intellectual property, social media accounts with more than 225,000 followers, 980,000 customer files and about $1.6 million of inventory.

Ruffwear Releases S23 Momentum Trail Collection

Ruffwear released its Momentum Trail Collection for Spring 2023.  “The Momentum Collections emphasizes minimal and lightweight designs that are key for fluid movement during high-output activities, said Dani Rees, Ruffwear marketing and PR manager. “Humans and dogs can find their stride together with an updated and expanded Trail Runner family built with connection, hydration and […]

NRS Lauches Retailer Tour

Northwest River Supplies (NRS) launched its “NRS Retailer” trade event rolling out a new and updated 2024 product line this week with its “Reunion Tour”. NRS aims with the venue to reconnect with the paddlesports industry through a series of city stops. The NRS Retailer tour will occur in five cities over five weeks as […]

China’s Economic Growth Accelerates With Consumption Boost

According to China’s National Bureau of Statistics, China’s economy grew 4.5 percent in the first quarter. The accelerated growth marked the fastest pace in a year and relieved Nike, Adidas, VF Corp., and several industry-leading vendors with heavy exposure in the world’s second-largest economy.

Vuori Taps Big Brands For Four New C-Suite Hires

Vuori has hired a chief operating officer, general counsel/corporate secretary, chief people officer and chief information officer, each with big brand experience with Yeti, Vans, Starbucks and Beachbody, respectively.