BRC Report: Fewer Retail Vacancies Seen In Q4 2022
The British Retail Consortium is reporting that the overall GB retail vacancy rate improved to 13.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022.
JD Sports Reports Cyber Security Issue Includes Customer Data Access
JD Sports Fashion Plc, the parent company for Finish Line, Shoe Palace and DTLR, among others, has been the target of a cyber incident that resulted in unauthorized access to a system that contained customer data relating to online orders placed between November 2018 and October 2020.
Grundéns Renews Sponsorship With MLF And Adds Athletes
Grundéns, the maker of fishing apparel and footwear, renewed its sponsorship with Major League Fishing and expanded its ambassador team.
Dick’s SG Closes Midwest City Location
Dick’s Sporting Goods has closed its location in Midwest City, OK.
VF Corp. Opens Design Collective And Regional Office In Tokyo
VF Corp. opened its Tokyo Design Collective (TDC) and a regional office in Tokyo’s Harajuku district—the new home for VF’s Dickies, Timberland and Vans brands—and where the TDC team will work.
University Of Michigan Reports Consumer Sentiment Recovery In January
Consumers are feeling better about the economy for the second month, according to The University of Michigan’s closely watched Consumer Sentiment Index, which measured 64.9 for January, up slightly from the preliminary reading of 64.6 earlier this month and up from 59.7 in December.
Steiner Optics Appoints National Sales Manager
Steiner Optics promoted Mic Otto to national sales manager and product specialist.
Burris Appoints VP Strategic Brand & Product Marketing
Legacy optic manufacturer Burris hired Alberto Corbetta as VP strategic brand and product marketing.
POC Sees Shift In North America Sales Management
POC said it continues to enhance its presence and support across “critical markets” with some updates to its North American and global sales organization.
Mystery Ranch Names VP Of Sales And Marketing
Mystery Ranch hired Dan Dahl as VP of sales and marketing. He brings extensive experience in outdoor, fashion, military, and international markets to the position.
Vista Outdoor Resets Action Sports Platform
Vista Outdoor announced internally that the company had realigned its cycling, snow and powersports platform, according to a media statement attained by SGB Media.
Sport Chek To Close Store In Edmonton City Centre Mall
Sport Chek is closing its location at the Edmonton City Centre Mall, according to the Edmonton Journal.
KOA Posts Record Revenue, Continued Growth In 2022
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) capped its 60th year of business in 2022 with record revenue surpassing 2021, the company’s previous highest-grossing year, by 1.3 percent. 2022 registration revenue grew by 34.3 percent over 2019, indicating that camping and outdoor hospitality have reached a new level of popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tractor Supply Q4 Sales Up 20.7 Percent; Comps Up 8.6 Percent
Tractor Supply company reported that net sales for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased 20.7 percent to $4.01 billion for the period ended December 31 from $3.32 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021.
The RealReal Names CEO And Board Member
The RealReal, Inc., the largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, announced that John E. Koryl would join the company as CEO and a member of its Board of Directors, effective February 6, 2023.
