The 31,000-square-foot location is the only planned facility in Iowa.
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Eagle Creek Announces Jeff Red 2017 Rep of the Year
Eagle Creek chose Jeff Red, owner of High Country Trading, as 2017 Rep of the Year.
VF Corp. Makes New Leadership Appointments At North Face And Smartwool
VF Corporation announced the appointment of Travis Campbell to the position of vice president, general manager, The North Face, Americas. Campbell most recently served as president of VF’s Smartwool brand. Jennifer McLaren will succeed Campbell as president, Smartwool. McLaren most recently served as CFO, Smartwool.
Goldman Sachs Initiates Apparel Coverage With Attractive View
In initiating coverage on the Apparel & Accessories sector, Goldman Sachs said many companies in the space are expected to benefit from ongoing lifestyle shifts towards active and casualwear, the ability to react to faster fashion cycles and digital’s ability to drive direct communications with consumers and commerce. Among active lifestyle stocks, VF was initiated at a “Buy” while “Neutral” ratings were given to Nike, Under Armour, Lululemon and Canada Goose.
Retail Report Roundup – June 25
Studies arrived last week on the benefits to local retailers from community engagement, quality beating price as a purchase driver, apparel’s continuing appeal in malls, the benefits of perks over raises for workers, the stress of online shopping, and Fourth of July sales.
Alterra Adds Australia’s Thredbo To Ikon Pass
Alterra Mountain Co. has added Thredbo in New South Wales, Australia, to the Ikon Pass, bringing the pass total to more than 64,000 acres at 27 mountain destinations across the globe.
OIA Praises Supreme Court’s Ruling On Online Taxes
In a statement, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) said the Supreme Court’s ruling that states may collect sales tax on remote internet sales “helps level the playing field for specialty outdoor retailers.”
REI Invests Over $600,000 In Rewilding Five U.S. Cities This Year
Five U.S. cities will see five urban and suburban areas transformed into areas for outdoor recreation, thanks in part to more than half a million dollars in grant funding from REI this year.
Retailers Cheer Supreme Court Ruling On Online Taxes
Specialty retailers in the active space – decimated over the years by consumers showrooming stores and then fetching lower prices online – stand to significantly benefit from the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that requires online retailers to collect sales taxes. Amy Roberts, executive director of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), said, “The Supreme Court’s ruling is a huge win for the future of specialty outdoor retailers and will help ensure that all retailers compete on a level playing field.”
Aisle Talk Week Of June 18
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Puma signing endorsement deals with the NBA’s No. 1 draft pick Deandre Ayton and Hall of Fame legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier.
Blizzard/Tecnica Appoints National Product Manager
Blizzard/Tecnica announced the hiring of Christian Avery as national product manager.
Mark Schneider Joins U.S. Ski & Snowboard As CTO
U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the Olympic national governing body for ski and snowboard sports in the U.S., announced that Mark Schneider has joined the organization as chief technology officer (CTO).
Granite Gear Promotes David Eisenberg To Creative Manager
Backpack manufacturer Granite Gear has promoted David Eisenberg to creative manager.
Why Did Winnebago Acquire Chris-Craft?
On the company’s first-quarter quarter conference call, Winnebago Industries’ CEO Michael Happe said the reason it acquired the Chris-Craft, the recreational boat builder, was not only for diversity but to tap burgeoning growth opportunities in the marine segment.
Conversation Leaders Head To Capital Hill
Land and Water Conservation Fund champions in the House and Senate rallied on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with conservation leaders and outdoor recreation advocates on June 20 and vowed to save America’s conservation and recreation program, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), before it expires in 100 days.
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