Outdoor Research VerticalX SuperStrand Technology Blends Down With Synthetic Insulation

Pairing synthetic insulation with innovative construction, Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT jacket collection is offering a warmth-to-weight layering package for the first time. It has also set a new standard for the company in warmth, weight and comfort in its active-insulation category. “SuperStrand is an extraordinary layer. It definitely doesn’t wear like any other piece of […]

Dimension-Polyant Introduces Sustainable X-Pac Fabric Collection

X-Pac RX 3-layer laminates are made with 100 percent post-consumer polyester face fabric and X-Ply reinforcement. The recycled polyester fiber is made from discarded PET bottles sourced in the USA. As with all X-Pac materials, the RX laminates are made in Dimension-Polyant’s Putnam, CT facility, which is 100 percent climate neutral. RX15: Lightweight 150 denier […]

Stio Announces Key Hires

Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand headquartered in Jackson Hole, WY, announced several key new leadership positions for the brand.

Macy’s Q3 Same-Store Sales Jump 37 Percent

Macy’s Inc. significantly raised its earnings outlook for the year after reporting third-quarter results that exceeded expectations. Comparable sales jumped 35.6 percent versus 2020 and 8.7 percent versus 2019.

Thanksgiving Weekend To See More Holiday Shoppers Than Last Year

Nearly two million more people than last year are expected to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year even as consumers have continued the trend of starting their holiday shopping earlier in the year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation.

Topgolf Knoxville Commences Construction

Topgolf Entertainment Group announced construction efforts for Topgolf Knoxville are underway as the company prepares to welcome the Knoxville-area communities in 2022 to its newest venue in Tennessee.

Compass Diversified Announces Strengthened Capital Structure

Compass Diversified (CODI) completed its previously announced offering of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.000 percent senior unsecured notes due 2032 in a private offering. In conjunction with the completion of this offering, CODI has reduced its revolver borrowings by $297 million and now has access to approximately $583 million of its $600 million revolving credit facility.

100% Releases Eastcraft And Westcraft Series Eyewear

100%, the San Diego-based sports performance company, has launched two sports performance eyewear series— Eastcraft and Westcraft. The new collection is based on the brand’s racing heritage that’s fueled by technology to create sunglasses that transcend multiple sports disciplines. The retro glacier-styled silhouette is offered in two versions, the rounded Westcraft and the squared-off design, Eastcraft. “We’re extremely excited […]

Target’s Q3 Same-Store Sales Climb 13 Percent

Target Corp. reported comparable sales grew 12.7 percent in the third quarter on top of 20.7 percent growth last year. Brian Cornell, CEO, said, “Our third-quarter comp increase of 12.7 percent was driven entirely by traffic, and reflects continued strength in our store sales, same-day digital fulfillment services and double-digit growth in all five of our core merchandising categories.”