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.
EXEC: Safilo Saw Smith’s Q3 Performance Hurt by Still Cautious U.S. Market Environment
The quarterly performance showed lingering soft trends in North America and Asia, while trends proved more resilient in Europe, despite the slowdown of the sunglasses business. Smith’s performance remained affected by a still cautious market environment.
Ugg Celebrates the Holiday Season with “Corner” Pop-Up in Nordstrom NYC
“Ugg at The Corner” features a curated selection of Ugg-branded footwear, outerwear, sportswear, socks, robes, and cold-weather accessories for men, women and kids.
Perfect Moment Sees Fiscal Q2 Sales Fall 35 Percent Leading into Key Winter Season
The company’s net loss was $2.7 million or a loss of 17 cents per basic and diluted share in the fiscal second quarter, compared to a net loss of $0.8 million or a loss of 29 cents per basic and diluted share in the year-ago Q2 period.
Dillard’s, Inc. Net Income Falls 21 Percent Year-Over-Year as Sales Dip 4 Percent
The retailer reported that Cosmetics was its strongest-performing merchandise category, with the weakest performances noted in juniors’ and children’s apparel and men’s apparel and accessories.
Turtleson Bolsters Sales Representation for Mid-Atlantic
Available in golf shops, men’s specialty stores and online, Turtleson sportswear will be represented by in-house industry veteran industry veteran Mark Gama in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Nordstrom Rack to Open New Idaho Location in Fall 2025
The 25,000-square-foot store will be located in The Village at Meridian, a shopping center that includes Lego, Evereve, Warby Parker, and Brandy Melville. The Village at Meridian is owned and managed by CenterCal Properties, LLC.
Report: Christmas Gifting Trends and Consumer Insights from YouGov Survey
YouGov data suggests word of mouth remains the best way for companies to make their products the hottest Christmas gift of 2024, with 18- to 34-year-olds twice as likely to get their gift ideas that way versus social media.
