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Salesforce: U.S. 2022 Holiday E-Commerce Sales Up 5 Percent
Salesforce released its 2022 holiday recap of November and December shopping data, which showed that consumers spent $1.14 trillion online globally, flat year over year (YoY) and $270 billion in the U.S., up 5 percent from the 2021 period.

Adidas Loses Trademark Lawsuit Over 3-Stripe Design
Adidas lost a trademark infringement lawsuit Thursday that the company brought against Thom Browne, the American fashion designer, after claiming the fashion brand used its “three stripes” logo design without permission.

RVIA: 67 Million Americans Plan To Go RVing This Year
A recent survey conducted by the RV Industry Association found that 37 percent of American leisure travelers, representing 67 million, plan to take an RV trip this year.
Salomon Names Global Chief Brand Officer
Salomon named Scott Mellin its global chief brand officer, headquartered in its Annecy office in the French Alps.
Eagle Creek Pack-It Dry Travel Cubes For Summer ’23
Eagle Creek created waterproof, recycled Pack-It Dry cubes and pouches designed to simplify the packing and traveling process. The products combine storage with non-submersible waterproof containers. The Pack-It Dry cubes and pouches are available in four sizes: Pack It Dry Slim Cube (10 x 3.5 x 3 inch) Pack It Dry Pouch S (7 x […]

SunGod Introduces 8KO Snow Lens Technology
British performance eyewear specialist SunGod created snow goggle lens technology, 8KOsnow, built with 2mm nylon technology. Building on the success of the brand’s 8KO lens technology in its sunglass range, SunGod rolled out its latest technology across its Snow Series, offering “crystalline visual quality.” 8KO snow lenses feature an Abbe Value of 45, compared to […]
Fila-Sponsored Players To Debut Two New Tennis Performance Collections Down Under
Fila’s roster of ATP and WTA players will debut two new performance tennis collections for 2023 in Melbourne, Australia, later this month—the Alley collection for women and the Solar Power collection for men—to compete in the year’s first Grand Slam. Women’s Alley Collection World No. 21 Barbora Krejcikova will wear the Alley collection’s Halter Tank […]
Champion Parent Expects Q4 Sales At Top End Of Outlook; CFO To Exit
HanesBrands Inc. expects to report fourth-quarter 2022 net sales slightly above the top end of its outlook range and adjusted operating profit at the mid-point of the range.
Therabody Names CEO
Therabody hired Monty Sharma as president and chief executive officer. Co-founder and CEO Benjamin Nazarian becomes Therabody’s executive chairman, effective immediately.
Grassroots Names Director Of Events
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance named Devaki Murch as director of events.
B.A.S.S. Adds EVP Of Sales And Business Development
B.A.S.S., which encompasses the Bassmaster tournament leagues, events and media platforms, hired Phillip Johnson as executive vice president of sales and business development.
Fitbench Adds VP Of Sales
Fitbench tapped the expertise of 25-plus-year industry veteran Brian Weaver as vice president of sales.
Gill Fishing Launches Footwear Collection For Anglers
Gill Fishing, the maker of foul weather and technical apparel for anglers, created two new performance fishing deck boots with sticky grip, waterproof protection, durability, and cushioning. “We started Gill Fishing because we knew there was strong demand in the fishing industry for the same premium gear that has been trusted by our sailing customers […]
REI Outside Of Cleveland Seeks To Unionize
Workers at the REI in Orange, OH, a suburb of Cleveland, announced their intention to unionize and filed for a union election.