Mastercard SpendingPulse forecasted that U.S. retail sales would grow 7.5 percent year-over-year from mid-July through the Labor Day back-to-school buying period. It anticipates that sales will be up 18.3 percent compared to the pre-pandemic 2019 selling season, with department stores a noteworthy winner as the retail sector continues its recent rebound.
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Tecovas Appoints CEO
Tecovas, an Austin, TX-based Western footwear, apparel and accessories brand, announced that David Lafitte is joining the company as CEO effective June 27. Lafitte is currently the chief operating officer for Deckers Brands.
Academy Sports To Open Two Stores In Tampa Bay
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. announced that it would open its first two locations in Tampa Bay, FL.
Winmark Announces Addition Of Play It Again Sports Franchised Locations
Winmark Corporation announced that it has signed franchise agreements to add an additional eleven Play It Again Sports locations to its existing base of 272 stores across North America.
Apex Ammunition Hires Director Of Marketing
Apex Ammunition announced that Kile Jones had joined the company as director of marketing.
Bajío Sunglasses Expands 2022 Collection With Full-Wrap Frames
Bajío, the maker of blue-light filtering, sustainably-made, performance sunglasses manufactured to save the world’s saltwater flats and estuaries, has added four frames to its 2022 product line. The new styles combine state-of-the-art frame and lens technology and represent four individual stories that have helped shape Bajio’s culture and community. Bajío sells lightweight, bio-based nylon frames […]
Roll Recovery Enters Percussion Therapy Category With Compact R1
Roll Recovery, the maker of deep tissue massage therapy tools for recovery and athletic performance, launched its R1 Percussion Massage Device. Designed for pre-workouts and recovery post-workout, the R1 is compact, has a quiet motor, seven-plus hour battery life, and compliments the brand’s recovery tools. “As we explored the percussion device market, we discovered the […]
Opinel Commemorates 2022 Tour de France With Limited Edition No.08 Knife
To celebrate the 2022 Tour de France, French heritage brand Opinel will launch two limited-edition No.08 Folding Knives on June 13. Opinel collaborated with Matthieu Lifschitz, the art director for 200 Magazine, on the handle graphics, highlighting the Tour’s classic emblematic motives. Les Maillots pays tribute to the iconic jersey colors worn by Tour race leaders. Using […]
Winchester Parent Scores Moody’s Upgrade
Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Olin Corporation’s Corporate Family Rating (CFR) and the ratings on its senior unsecured debt to Ba1 from Ba2.
Swag Golf Opens Store At Wrigley Field
Swag Golf, the limited-edition golf accessory, equipment and apparel company, opened its first retail location, Cubs Golf by Swag, outside of Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.
Karl’s Fishing & Outdoors Opens First Retail Store
Karl’s Fishing & Outdoors, owned by Chicago-based Catch Co., announced opening its first brick-and-mortar store at 1621 River Run in Fort Worth, TX.
Carbitex Expands Flexible Carbon Plate Innovations For Work And Sport
Carbitex, the maker of flexible carbon fiber composites, expanded the advancements across its flexible AFX technology platform with two carbon fiber solutions. AFX anti-puncture (AFX-AP), designed for added protection in the workwear category, and AFX Formed, focused on performance athletic footwear. Both build on the brand’s asymmetrically flexible AFX technology platform that is stiff in […]
AGM Hires Director Of Brand Development
AGM Global Vision, a manufacturer and importer of advanced thermal imaging and night vision systems, announced it hired Chase Stephens as director of brand development.
American Outdoor Brands Appoints VP, Human Resources
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. announced that Arturo Del Rio had joined the company as vice president of human resources and chief people officer.
Sitka Introduces Ambient Collection
Sitka, the manufacturer of performance hunting apparel and specialized gear, has introduced its most advanced line of insulation pieces with its Ambient Collection. The Collection adapts to changing weather conditions and levels of activity—when users are static and temperatures are low, the pieces insulate to deliver warmth. When wearers are active or the temperature rises, […]
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