A.k.a. Brands Holding Corp, the parent of Princess Polly, Culture Kings, mnml, and Petal & Pup., issued preliminary first-quarter results showing sales reached the high end of its previously provided outlook.
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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 […]
Anta Sports To Raise $1.5 Billion From Stock Placement
Anta Sports Products is seeking to raise HK$11.8 billion (U.S.$1.5 billion) from a stock placement to reduce debt.
Campers Inn RV Opens Third Location In New Hampshire
Campers Inn RV reported opening a third location in New Hampshire— the company’s 37th full-service dealership—at 263 Dover Road in Chichester.
Pelican Products Hires SVP Of Product & Marketing
Pelican Products, Inc. hired Monica Rigali as senior vice president of product and marketing. Most recently, Rigali was the vice president of global brand management at JanSport/VF Corp.

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.
Nike And Jordan Combine For 75 Percent Share Among NBA Players
Nike-branded shoes were worn by 67.2 percent of players in the NBA this past regular season, while its Jordan brand was third with 7.5 percent, according to new data compiled by BasketballInsiders.
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.
OrthoLite Names OrthoLite Cirql Development And Commercialization Director
OrthoLite hired Marc Kronenberg as development and commercialization director for OrthoLite Cirql working from its headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Fanatics And WWE Expand Partnership To Include All Global Event Merchandise
Fanatics reported that it expanded its long-term sports and entertainment agreement with the WWE to include operating its global event merchandise business. The deal goes into effect May 1 before WWE’s live event, Backlash.
Rally House Goes Bigger In Wichita, Adds New Stores In Ames, IA And Pittsburgh, PA
National sports and merchandise retailer Rally House continues its fast-paced expansion in the U.S., opening a larger store in Wichita, KS, new stores in Ames, IA and expanding its presence in Pittsburgh, PA.
Academy Sports + Outdoors To Open New Store In Lafayette, IN
Academy Sports + Outdoors reported it will open its first store in Lafayette, LA, on April 21. The approximately 60,000-square-foot store marks the first retail store the company will open in 2023.