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 […]
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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 […]

Nordstrom Partners With Fanatics To Enter Sports Fan Category
Nordstrom and Fanatics announced a new long-term partnership through which Nordstrom.com customers will have access to shop Fanatics licensed sports fan product.
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.

Kohl’s Lifts Full-Year Outlook As Q3 Earnings Eclipse Analyst Targets
Kohl’s Inc. raised its full-year 2021 financial outlook after reporting third-quarter net sales and earnings that easily exceeded Wall Street expectations. Third-quarter comparable sales jumped 14.7 percent against a year-ago decline of 13.3 percent.
Patagonia Closes Bowery Surf Shop
The Patagonia Surf store on the Bowery in New York City has closed.
TGA Premier Sports Acquired By Youth Athletes United
TGA Premier Sports (TGA), the largest youth sports franchisor specializing in junior golf, has been acquired by Youth Athletes United.

Versace Appoints Interim Chief Executive Officer
Capri Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Cedric Wilmotte as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Versace, effective January 17, 2021.

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 […]

Former Patagonia CEO Joins ReGen Ventures
ReGen Ventures, a global early-stage venture fund that invests in regenerative technologies, announced that former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario has joined the firm as a partner.

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.”