Report: U.S. Holiday Season Retail Sales See Strong Results Aided By Inflation
U.S. retail sales, excluding automotive, increased 7.6 percent year-over-year this holiday season, according to a report from Mastercard SpendingPulse.
Arc’teryx Opens Store In New York’s Flatiron District
Arc’teryx reported it opened a Pinnacle Store occupying 6,600 square feet at 149 5th Avenue in New York City’s Flatiron district—the company’s 26th retail store location and the largest in North America.
1847 Holdings Acquires ICU Eyewear
A wholly-owned subsidiary of 1847 Holdings, LLC signed an agreement to acquire ICU Eyewear Holdings, Inc., a designer of over-the-counter, non-prescription reading glasses, sunglasses, blue light-blocking eyewear, sun readers, and outdoor specialty sunglasses.
Genesis Products Acquires BHK Of America
Genesis Products reported it acquired Virginia-based drawer-making specialist BHK of America for an undisclosed sum.
Pentland Brands Promotes Rock As President, Americas
Pentland Brands, Ltd. announced that Matt Rock was promoted to president, Americas, Pentland Brands, overseeing Speedo and the company’s portfolio, including Endura and Mitre for the Americas region.
Under Armour Appoints New Corporate President & CEO
Under Armour, Inc. hired current Marriott International President Stephanie Linnartz as president & CEO and as a member of UA’s Board of Directors, effective February 27, 2023.
Princeton Tec Taps Key Industry Groups To Rep Brand In Three Regions
Princeton Tec tapped three outdoor industry sales groups, Hi Altitude Sales & Consulting, Outdoor Marketing Group and Schooler Associates, to increase brand awareness for the nearly 50-year-old company.
Industrial Revolution Adds Product Manager To Team
Industrial Revolution hired Scott Youmans as a product manager, responsible for spearheading all new product development for its in-house brands, UCO Gear and Pedco.
Audubon International Adds Golf Industry Leaders To Board Of Directors
Audubon International, the environmentally focused non-profit organization, added two golf industry executives to its Board of Directors—Dan Murphy, CEO, Bridgestone Golf and Jake Riekstins, chief development officer, Landscapes Unlimited.
Primark Opens New Store In City Point, Brooklyn
Primark, the international value fashion retailer, opened a new store in City Point, Brooklyn, NY.
Cotopaxi Adds Vice President Positions To Fuel Growth
Cotopaxi reported it added three members to its senior leadership team to position the company for growth. They include Kamal Thota, vice president, Technology, Jason Hermann, vice president, Corporate Sales, and Charlie Mangini, vice president, operations.
MoonBikes Partners With Boyne Mountain Resort
MoonBikes, the maker of electric snow bikes, reported that it partnered with Boyne Mountain Resort as its first North American ski resort partner.
Lifestraw Selects U.S. Outdoor Wholesale Partner
LifeStraw selected Waypoint Outdoor, Inc. as its nationwide master sales rep group for the U.S. outdoor wholesale market.
Report: VF Corp. Looks To Divest Jansport Brand
Bloomberg reported Friday that VF Corp. is considering a sale of its Jansport backpack business, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Gyroor Recalls E-Bikes
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported it is working with Gyroor, a Chinese e-bike maker, to recall about 3,000 Gyroor C3 e-bikes because the battery packs could ignite.
