REI Lays Off Nearly 275 Retail Employees
REI Co-op is laying off about 275 retail employees, roughly 2 percent of its in-store workforce, as the retailer implements updates to its store operations system and labor structure.
Consumer Sentiment Slides in October
The University of Michigan’s preliminary Index of Consumer Sentiment for October declined 7.5 percent from month-over-month in September to 63 from 68.1 and below the 67.4 reading that analysts had expected.
Under Armour Hires Gap Inc. Vet as Chief Supply Chain Officer
The company hired retail industry veteran Shawn Curran as chief supply chain officer, reporting to President and CEO Stephanie Linnartz. After three decades working at Gap, Inc., Curran will join Under Armour on October 16.
Decathlon to Open First Store in British Columbia
Decathlon plans to open a flagship store in spring 2024 at Metropolis at Metrotown, marking its first store in British Columbia and its 19th in Canada.
REI To Open Huntington Station Store
The 21,000-square-foot store in the Huntington Shopping Center in Huntington Station, NY will host a grand opening November 3-5. It is REI’s seventh store in the Tri-State area.
Sorel to Open Pop-Up in Brooklyn
The 900-square-foot space is opening from October 13 to 22 in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, NY and will be Sorel’s signature orange color.
Meindl USA Introduces EuroLight Hunter Boot Collection
Meindl USA, the provider of Meindl’s handcrafted footwear in North America, introduced the EuroLight Hunter collection of men’s and women’s boots for various outdoor pursuits. “Our mission with the EuroLight Hunter line was to design a lightweight boot that is comfortable and reliable enough for customers to use for any style of hunt or outdoor […]
Camp365 T Model Truck Bed Camper To Hit EV-Truck Market in 2024
Camp365, the fold-out cabin camper manufacturer, announced its Camp365 T Model, its latest platform in the pickup-camper category, is scheduled to begin production in early summer 2024. Made in the USA and designed to meet the needs of electric vehicle owners looking for a truck bed option that has minimal impact on range, the T […]
EXEC: Giant Group Sales Fall in Third Quarter
Consolidated revenue for the third quarter declined 24.5 percent year-over-year as sales in each month of the quarter declined more than 20 percent. Still, the decrease in September was a a sequential improvement versus sharper declines in July and August.
Dick’s SG To Open House of Sports in Miami
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported that the company submitted plans with Miami-Dade County to open a House of Sports in Miami in a space formerly occupied by a Nordstrom store in the Dadeland Mall.
Rocky 5 Watt Radio Sets New Standard for Backcountry Communications
Rocky Talkie, an outdoor communication device provider, launched its 5 Watt Radio, designed and tested in the Colorado Rockies for backcountry travel and the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) market. Rocky Talkie’s 5 Watt Radio builds on the most popular features of the company’s Mountain Radio for battery life, durability and intuitive operation but with […]
Consumer Prices Rose More Than Forecast in September; Apparel CPI Declines
One bright spot for consumers was in the month-over-month CPI for Apparel, which declined 0.8 percent from August, most likely owing to the de-stocking and promotional environment at retail.
Solo Stove To Have Float In Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Solo Stove, the home and outdoor lifestyle brand in Solo Brands portfolio, partnered with Macy’s to participate in the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, with its “Igniting Memories” float depicting an outdoor campfire scene. The float scene features the Solo Stove Bonfire smokeless fire pit and creates an image of hanging around […]
Winnebago Adds Board Member
Winnebago Industries, Inc. appointed Staci Kroon to its board of directors. Kroon is the president and chief executive officer of BraunAbility.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Opens Second Store In Tucson
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. reported it will open a second store in Tuscon and its tenth in Arizona. The 35,018-square-foot store at 5225 S. Calle Santa Cruz will host a grand opening on November 16.
