Newmar President To Retire

Winnebago Industries, Inc. announced the planned retirement of Matt Miller, president, Newmar Corporation, effective September 3, 2021. Miller started his career at Newmar in 1991 and has been president since 2006.

Nordstrom Raises Revenue Forecast As Sales Revive

Nordstrom Inc. raised its guidance for the year after reporting second-quarter results that topped expectations. Core categories of shoes, apparel and accessories experienced the largest improvement in sales trends relative to the first quarter. In addition, sales in active, home and designer categories continued to grow versus 2019.

Urban Outfitters Launches Resale Marketplace

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) introduced Nuuly Thrift, a resale marketplace. Launching in this Fall, the platform will offer consumers the opportunity to buy or sell women’s, men’s and kids’ apparel and accessories.

Michael Kors Appoints CEO

Capri Holdings Limited announced that Joshua Schulman will be appointed chief executive officer of the Michael Kors brand, and will succeed John D. Idol as chief executive officer of Capri Holdings in September 2022 when Idol will become executive chairman. Schulman joins Capri Holdings from Tapestry.

Big Agnes Earns RDS Certification

Big Agnes announced it has received its Responsible Down Standard (RDS) brand certification—Certification Number 879262. While the brand has purchased RDS down for its down sleeping bags and apparel for more than five years, this certification is a customer assurance that its down has a documented chain of custody information through its supply chain. “We’re […]

Benelli USA Appoints Director Of Marketing

Benelli USA has appointed Nick Andrews as director of marketing. Andrews will oversee the implementation of the company’s overall marketing plans and strategies in the U.S. for Benelli, Franchi, Stoeger, Uberti, and Chapuis brands. He previously led marketing for Velocity Outdoors.