ICSC: 2022 Holiday Sales Miss Forecasts On Promotional Pressures
The ICSC (International Council Of Shopping Centers) found holiday sales jumped 5.2 percent year over year, falling short of its forecast. ICSC’s survey found 43 percent of U.S. consumers indicating that low prices or good promotions were key motivating factors in where they shopped, significantly ahead of 33 percent in 2021.
Spyder Launches Rental Service
Spyder launched a skiwear rental program to improve the customer experience and in response to new consumption trends.
Dick’s SG Store Closes In Columbia, SC
Dick’s Sporting Good store in Columbia, SC, located at 10204 Two Notch Road, is permanently closed.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Releases 2022 Annual Report
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable released its 2022 Annual Report outlining what it said was an “incredible year for the record-breaking $862 billion outdoor recreation industry.”
Outdoor Research Launches OR Pro On Amazon
Outdoor Research reported it partnered with Retail Bloom to launch OR Pro on Amazon.
Dunham’s Sports Set To Re-Open Storefront In Escanaba
Dunham’s Sports is scheduled to reopen its remodeled store in Escanaba, MI on January 27 with over three times the floor space as the previous footprint.
Strava Acquires Outdoor Adventure Mobile App Company
Strava acquired Fatmap, a mobile app for outdoor enthusiasts, giving its subscribers access to the full offering.
Dickies Adds Four To Marketing Team, One Hire To Direct To Consumer Effort
Dickies added new hires to its marketing and consumer direct teams.
Rumpl Hires Creative Director; Promotes From Within
Rumpl hired Kris Fry as creative director effective immediately, with over a decade of agency and brand-building experience.
SHOT Show Attendance Back To Pre-Covid Levels
The 45th SHOT Show was held last week with more events and exhibit space than ever before. Strong attendance, enthusiastic buyers and sellers, and a series of packed special events that collectively made up “SHOT Week” resulted in one of the top-rated SHOT Shows to date.
High Fives Foundation Appoints Eleven New Board Members
High Fives Foundation appointed eleven new members to its board of directors, including a board president, Susan Stone.
Sakar International Recalls Helmets
About 33,100 helmets manufactured by Sakar International and sold under the Credhedz Lizard Helmets, Crayola Dry Erase Helmets and Tony Hawk labels are being recalled.
Alterra Closes On Snow Valley Mountain Resort Acquisition
Alterra Mountain Company closed on the purchase of Snow Valley Mountain Resort, adding another Southern California destination to its regional portfolio.
Camping Report: Millennials Prefer Tent Camping While Gen Z Likes Glamping
In its Annual State of the Industry Report, RMS North America examined Millennials and Gen Z camping behaviors and preferences focused on their technology use.
Nordstrom Cuts Outlook After Holiday Sales Slump
Nordstrom, Inc. posted declines in both comparable store sales and net sales for the nine-week Holiday period ended January 1 as promotional environment and tight margins prompt the retailer to lower fiscal year guidance.
