Maurizio Donadi’s will oversee the creative development of Champion’s product lines and seasonal collections. His arrival is reported to mark a shift in the brand’s direction under the new ownership of Authentic Brands Group, which acquired the brand in October.
Category: Outdoor
EXEC: Scottish Retail Industry Urges Consumers to be Considerate this Christmas Season
Scotland’s retail trade association and its trade union for retailers have joined together this holiday season to encourage more “considerate” Christmas shopping in 2024.
Survey: Consumers Expected to Spend $125 Billion Over Thanksgiving Weekend 2024
ICSC said 90 percent of consumers – or 236 million people – plan to shop based on the results from the 2024 Thanksgiving Weekend Intentions survey.
EXEC: Rip Curl and Oboz Parent Reports Strong DTC Sales in Fiscal Q1; Looking Cautiously to Holiday
The company said that, since its last trading update near the end of September, direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales results have improved for both Rip Curl and Kathmandu for the fiscal first quarter ended October 31.
Hestra Gloves Appoints New President for North America Region
The company has appointed Cotopaxi and Backcountry.com veteran James Hampton as president, North America, based out of the company’s regional headquarters in Denver, CO.
Puma Mostro Continues to Trailblaze in Candy Colors
Puma introduced the Mostro in 1999. The latest iteration comes in two candy-hued colorways,Electric Lime and Lavender, accenting textures and details, including studded outsole and mesh upper.
Lazydays Holdings Looks to Secure Future of Its Business Through Financial Transactions
The RV dealership company has entered into a series of transformative transactions designed to provide the company with a strengthened financial foundation and a more focused dealership portfolio.
Camping World Holdings to Acquire Seven Lazydays Dealerships
Camping World estimated that the seven locations generated nearly $200 million of revenue on a trailing twelve-month basis, during a trough RV market.
NMMA Divests Northwest Sportshow in Minneapolis to Expand Discover Boating Shows
The Northwest Sportshow will be the 19th show the company has purchased in this category since March 25 of this year. The acquisition reportedly brings the total number of events that the company produces to 114.
Rec-Com Outdoors Appoints Regional Sales Rep for International
The company said the appointment of Richard White as its international regional sales representative will support the company’s growth in the global fishing market.
Nite Ize Spins Off Tru Zip to Stand-Alone Brand
Nite Ize, manufacturer of the Tru Zip toothless, dustproof and waterproof zipper, announced that the product now operates as an independent brand. Nite Ize, the product inventor, will remain its sole distributor.
S&S Activewear Taps Industry Veteran to Lead Hard Goods Division
Eric Levin brings over 33 years of industry leadership to this role, having previously founded Jetline, a promotional products business that merged with Prime Line in 2015, which Alphabroder acquired and became the supplier’s hard goods division. Levin served as executive vice president of strategy and growth.
Rallyware Unites Brands and Retail Teams for Peak Frontline Performance
Rallyware announces the launch of its frontline enablement platform for retailers in the running, sports, and outdoor industries, uniting brand training with tools to empower store associates for peak in-store performance.
Massimo Group Pontoon Boat Sales Crash in Q3, Less Weakness in E-Bikes, ATVs and UTVs
The company said the 14.4 percent decrease in revenue was primarily due to a significant drop in Pontoon boat sales, and a slight decrease in sales of UTV, ATV and e-bikes.
Ugg Take Two with Post Malone
The second film features the Ugg men’s Heritage Pull-On TrailGazer worn by Malone and a partnership to bring Feel House, the brand’s multi-sensory retail experience, to life in Los Angeles later this month.
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