Industry veteran Geoff O’Keeffe has launched his new venture, O’Keeffe Consulting LLC.
Category: Outdoor
Home At Last: Outdoor Retailer Settles Into Denver
As Outdoor Retailer Summer Market prepares for the event’s Denver debut next week—the first summer show after leaving Salt Lake City—the event’s director, Marisa Nicholson, has a message for the brands, retailers and outdoor industry partners heading to Colorado. Welcome home.
Occupancy, Revenues At Western Mountain Destinations Remain Steady
The latest monthly results were reported yesterday by Stowe, VT-based Inntopia in the company’s monthly DestiMetrics Market Briefing to participating lodging properties and mountain communities across seven western states.
Hilco Vision Outdoor Appoints New Head Of Sales
Hilco Vision announced that former Native Eyewear co-founder George Schott has been appointed sales director for Hilco Vision Outdoor, leading the Croakies Leader Swim and Jonathan Paul Fitovers Eyewear brands.
Kammok’s CEO Earns Conscious Business Leaders Recognition
Kammok, the climbing company, said the company’s CEO, Haley Robison, has been named one of the Top Conscious Business Leaders of 2018 by the quarterly print magazine Conscious.
The North Face Names Hilaree Nelson Captain Of Global Athlete Team
The North Face announced that ski mountaineer and long-time athlete Hilaree Nelson will serve as captain for the Global Athlete Team. Conrad Anker currently holds the position and will serve as co-captain with Nelson through the remainder of 2018, before Nelson fully transitions to team captain in 2019.
Hibbett Launches Back-to-School Campaign
Hibbett Sporting Goods Inc. announced the company’s back-to-school Comeback Season social media contest.
June Retail Sales Up 4.2 Percent Over 2017
June retail sales were up 0.07 percent seasonally adjusted from May’s strong performance and increased 4.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year as economic growth continued despite the U.S. trade war with China and other countries, the National Retail Federation said Monday. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants.
Pentland Brands Appoints Directors To Lead Team Sports, Berghaus & Fashion Footwear
Pentland Brands Limited has announced the appointment of three directors to head up the company’s Team Sports (Canterbury & Mitre), Berghaus and Fashion footwear brands (Ted Baker & Karen Millen).
Retail Report Roundup
Studies arrived last week on BTS selling arriving early, stores dominating BTS selling, Amazon Prime Day launching BTS season, U.S. retail CEOs who are bullish on growth, Nordstrom’s high emotional intelligence ranking, Amazon’s broadening influence and loyalty-program inhibitors.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Announces 2018 Lineup
Outdoor Retailer on Monday announced a lineup of new experiences for Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, July 22-26 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
Clarus Announces Results Of Tender Offer
The shares accepted for purchase represent approximately 1.4 percent of Clarus’ total outstanding shares as of June 30, 2018.
OIA: Bikes, Backpacks And Gloves Could Face 10 Percent Tariff
Wrote Rich Harper, manager of international trade at OIA, in a note to members, “Backpacks, sports bags, bikes and gloves – essential gear for many outdoor activities–already face import tariffs as high as 20 percent. Additional tariffs will only raise costs for outdoor companies and consumers and threaten the growth of the outdoor recreation economy that supports 7.6 million American jobs.”
Accell Group Fully Acquires Velosophy
Accell Group announced that the company has increased the company’s minority stake in Velosophy B.V. to 100 percent. Dutch company Velosophy is a fast-growing player in e-cargo bike solutions for consumers and the business market.
Reasonworx Makes Key Hires
Reasonworx, the fast-growing, business and product development firm based in Salt Lake City, announced additions to the company’s collective talent pool.
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