Torrid Holdings Shifts Leadership Team Roles

Torrid Holdings Inc. appointed Liz Muñoz to a new role as chief creative officer, Lisa Harper as Muñoz’s successor as chief executive officer, and Tanner MacDiarmid as interim chief financial officer.

K-Swiss Global Brands Promotes Two Execs

K-Swiss Global Brands promoted Scott Boulton to the newly formed position of global vice president of Trend and Energy and Allison Bennett to brand director Palladium – The Americas.

Eddie Bauer Appoints Creative Director

Eddie Bauer appointed Christopher Bevans as creative director. A member of CFDA he was recognized for his work with DYNE, earned the 2017 Woolmark Innovation Prize, was named a 2017 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist, he was also a senior creative lead at Shopify.

Nike ISPA Link, Built To Disassemble, Debuts In June

Next month, Nike drops the futuristic silhouette,  Nike ISPA Link, featuring three interlocking modules connected without glue that can be taken apart and dropped off at Nike stores offering a recycling and donation service. The midsole comprises pegs that fit into openings engineered into the upper for a fit that is comfortable, stable and breathes, […]

Dometic Introduces Car Camping Collection

With a 100-year heritage in refrigeration, Dometic offers the most extensive range of mobile cooling products for use in an RV, boat or vehicle. Dometic is growing its outdoor gear solution offerings with the Dometic GO collection of pack, stack and go gear featuring camping products designed for car-based camping. “From powered coolers and drinkware […]

Backcountry Teams Up With Petco For Outdoor Pet Gear Collection

Backcountry and Petco announced the launch of the Backcountry x Petco collection of pet gear designed for the outdoor enthusiast and active dogs. The collaborative assortment of summer gear includes dog supplies, apparel, accessories, toys, and travel products for summer, plus a line launching in the fall. “84 percent of Backcountry customers have dogs in […]

Slingshot Sports Releases Winging Collection

Slingshot Sports, the manufacturer of watersports equipment, launched a collection of entry-level Winging gear, including the Blaster Wing, which features a less aggressive sail shape, transparent panels to provide riders with maximum visibility and a median surface area of 4.4 square meters for versatility in the broadest range of conditions. Also new is the Tracker  […]

Gaia Sees 15 Percent Q1 Growth

Gaia, Inc. reported 15 percent revenue growth in the first quarter compared to the first quarter of 2021, ending the quarter with 823,000 members.

ICSC Survey Highlights Ongoing Importance Of Small Business

International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) released the results of its Small Business Consumer Survey that found that 94 percent of adults either shop, spend or use the services of small businesses. Over half of consumers, 54 percent, shop at small businesses at least once a week, and 42 percent frequent small businesses more frequently than before the pandemic.

Camping World Opens Upstate NY Location

Camping World Holdings Inc. announced the opening of Camping World of Rochester. The SuperCenter expands RV Sales and service to the Churchville, NY area and will serve the greater Rochester market.