Camping World Holdings Inc. opened a new RV dealership at its existing San Martin location in California.
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Rossignol Group Opens Multi-Brand Mountain Sports Store In Quebec
The Rossignol Group opened a Start Gate concept store in Bromont, Quebec. The multi-brand, multi-season store is managed in partnership with Sports Bromont, one of the Group’s regional retail partners.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Drops To Lowest Level Since July
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index decreased in November after losing ground in October. The Index now stands at 100.2 (1985=100), down from 102.2 in October.
Streamlight Names Regional Sales Manager For Latin America
Streamlight, Inc. hired Daniel Rodriguez as regional sales manager for Latin America, working within the company’s International Division.
Wolverine’s Debt Ratings Outlook Downgraded To Negative
Moody’s Investors Service changed Wolverine World Wide, Inc.’s debt-ratings outlook to negative from stable. The change in outlook to negative from stable reflects the risk that leverage may remain elevated for a prolonged period given the more promotional retail environment, lower consumer discretionary spending, and unfavorable foreign currency trends.
Canyon Bicycles Names Chief Operations Officer
Canyon Bicycles hired Alison Jones as chief operations officer.
Newell Brands Adds Board Member
Newell Brands reported that Stephanie Stahl was elected to its Board of Directors effective January 1, 2023. With her appointment, the size of its Board increases from ten members to eleven.
ICSC Report: 78 Percent Of Consumers Shopped Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
According to the ICSC Post-Thanksgiving Weekend Report, 75 percent of U.S. adults, 201.5 million, shopped or spent money during the five days beginning on Thanksgiving and ending Cyber Monday.
Record 196.7 Million Consumers Shop Over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
A record 196.7 million Americans shopped in stores and online during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Names EVP Of Stores
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported it hired Ray Sliva as executive vice president, stores, effective January 3, 2023. Most recently, Sliva was as Best Buy’s chief people officer.
Outdoor Research Hires Vice President, E-commerce
Outdoor Research hired Sarah Seifert as VP of E-commerce, effective immediately. Seifert brings more than a decade of leadership in e-commerce and digital marketing with an extensive background in outdoor recreation markets.
Ibex Extends Sales Representation Across Pacific Northwest And Central U.S.
Ibex reported that it hired PlayNorthwest to represent the brand in the Pacific Northwest, while Split Rock Sales will cover the Central U.S.
NRF Reports GDP Growth Has Slowed But Consumer Spending Remains Strong
The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Chief Economist, Jack Kleinhenz, reported that the GDP is not likely to grow as much in the final months of 2022 as it did in the third quarter, but consumer spending should remain strong even though the rapid pace continues to slow.
American Outdoor Brands’ Sales Drop In Second Quarter
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis fell 51.8 percent in its fiscal second quarter ended October 31 as sales decreased 23.1 percent.
Sturm Ruger Declares Special Dividend
Sturm Ruger & Company, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a special dividend of $5.00 per share for stockholders of record as of December 15, 2022, payable on January 5, 2023.
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