Dvorak previously served at the NRF as vice president of content and retail strategy from 2017 to 2022. Before returning to the NRF, Dvorak was the chief content officer at CommerceNext.
Category: Outdoor
Western Mountain Destinations See August Pick-up in Winter Bookings
Early winter occupancy rose during August after being down sharply for the past few months with the first four winter months all reporting improvements from just one month ago.
Mammut’s Material Reuse Yields Loopinsulation for FW24
“The complexity of recycling processes should never be underestimated. A circular economy demands significant effort and expertise.” —Helena Theba, Material Management Lead, Mammut.
NRF and Comexposium Expand Retail’s Big Show to Europe
The marriage of NRF Retail’s Big Show and Paris Retail Week to create Retail’s Big Show Europe broadens with the rebranding of the Paris Retail Week annual conference and exhibition beginning in 2025.
Report: Leisure Footwear, Portable Beverageware Rise to Top of BTS Shopping Lists
Circana said in a media release that this year’s BTS spending is following a pattern similar to last year, but it’s falling short of last year’s performance.
Lazydays Holdings Appoints Interim CEO as John North Exits
former SVP of Operations Ron Fleming is returning to the company and has assumed the role of Interim CEO and joined the Board of Directors on September 14, 2024.
Garmin Co-Founders Inducted into National Aviation Hall of Fame
Garmin Co-Founders Dr. Min Kao and the late Gary Burrell were inducted into the NAHF at its 60th annual enshrinement ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force held September 14.
EXEC: Nike and Adidas’ China Retail Partner Warns of Fiscal H1 Sales and Profit Decline
The company, which also manages retail operations in China for other “non-principal” brands, including Puma, Converse, Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Asics, Hoka, Skechers, the NBA, and other brand partners, reported that H1 profit is expected to decrease 35 percent year-over-year.
EXEC: Lolë Brands Acquires Garneau, Sugoi and Sombrio Brands
The move to acquire Louis Garneau Sports comes one month after Lolë Brands acquired the Sanuk business from Deckers Brands, a little over a year following its acquisition of Époque Évolution and four years since filing for bankruptcy in Canada.
EXEC: Biden Uses Executive Action to Stymie Temu and Schein Efforts in the U.S.
The actions would also protect U.S. textile and apparel manufacturers, noting the critical role they play in the U.S. defense industrial base and its support of hundreds of thousands of direct and indirect jobs in the United States.
Hoka Parent Deckers Brands to Execute Six-for-One Forward Stock Split
The parent company of the Ugg, Hoka, Teva, Koolaburra, and Ahnu brands reported that its stockholders approved the forward stock split measure during its September 9, 2024 annual meeting.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Sees Strong Clothing, Footwear and Online Increases in August
Thanks to back-to-school, the Clothing, Footwear and Accessories sector soared in August, jumping 11.4 percent year-over-year. The sector that includes Sporting Goods fell 10.8 percent for the same period.
EXEC: Vista Outdoor Inks New CSG Proposal to Invest in Revelyst; Calls Out Large Shareholder
Czechoslovak Group a.s. has agreed to make a significant investment in Vista’s Revelyst outdoor products segment. The Board said this would increase cash consideration to stockholders by $4 per share to $28 per share.
Suzuki Marine USA Names National Dealer Field Sales Department Manager
Suzuki Marine USA has promoted Randy Bowers to the pivotal role of national dealer field sales department manager. Bowers will report to Suzuki Marine General Manager Sales & Marketing Brandon Cerka.
Elvisridge Capital Promotes Two Managing Outdoors Portfolio
Elvisridge Capital, an investment firm focused on the fishing, hunting and outdoor categories, has promoted Scott Peckham and Kasey Fox to leadership roles.
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