The global accounting and consulting firm is forecasting holiday spending will surge 10 percent beyond year-ago levels thanks to a 25-percent jump in online sales.
Category: Outdoor
Texas Surf Park To Open Friday
The surf park near Austin, TX plans to open October 7 after reaching a legal settlement with local authorities, who had blocked its opening over heath concerns in mid-July.
Ugg Launches Loyalty Program
Coined Ugg Rewards, the program offers incentives for customers to engage with the brand in a number of ways.
ICSC Forecasts 3.3 Percent Growth This Holiday Season
In-store purchases continue to dominate, with 91 percent of holiday shoppers planning to spend at physical stores.
Newell Says So Long To Winter
Newell Brands Inc. officially put its winter sports brands up for sale, along with a few other active-lifestyle brands. Find out who’s going and who’s staying.
Hydro Flask Launches My Hydro Bottle Customization
Beginning Monday, October 3, consumers can select from more than 183,000 color combinations by choosing one of 14 colors for the strap, cap, bottle and silicone boot.
Ski With Kim Adds Three Destinations
The company’s 2017 schedule includes 17 weeks of skiing in nine locations, with the introduction of three new destinations in Canada, Greenland and Colorado.
Newell To Sell Winter Sports Brands
Newell Brands Inc. said it plans sell about 10 percent of the portfolio, including the Winter Sports businesses that are part of its Outdoor Solutions segment acquired from Jarden Group.
Uvex Sets Up Subsidiary In Massachusetts
The 90-year-old German eyewear and helmet brand has established its North American headquarters in Massachusetts.
Patagonia Provisions And Hopworks Launch Kernza Beer
Long Root Ale, made with perennial grain Kernza and Northwest hops, will be available in California, Oregon and Washington.
SIA Appoints New Execs After Move To Utah
SnowSports Industries America announced four key additions to its leadership team, following the organization’s move and opening of its new headquarters in Park City, UT.
Bass Pro And Cabela’s Create Hunting Giant
Already dominant players separately in the hunt & fish space, the merger between Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s will easily create the industry’s retail leader in the category, nearly doubling in size.
Zeiss Celebrates Founder’s 200th Birthday
The German sports optics manufacturer is also sponsoring the establishment of a German Optical Museum in Jena, with the support of partners from industry, science and the city of Jena.
Dick’s Names Belitsky New CFO
Belitsky assumes the responsibilities from COO André Hawaux, who served as the principal financial officer on an interim basis since August 2016.
Columbia Names Interim SVP Of North America Retail
Columbia Sportswear Company named David Lawner to serve as interim SVP of retail for North America and EMEA while the company conducts a global search for a new leader to replace departing Shawn Cox.
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