Accell Group Assigned “B” Debt Rating From S&P
S&P Global Ratings assigned a ‘B’ long-term issuer credit rating to Sprint HoldCo B.V., the holding company of Accell Group.
Evo Announces Promotion And New Hire
Evo announced that Rebecca Heard, vice president of brand, marketing and e-commerce, had been promoted to chief marketing officer. Katie Little, formerly working for Lululemon, was hired as director of stores, U.S.
Buffalo Groupe Acquires Sports Marketing Surveys USA
Buffalo Groupe, LLC, a collection of agencies, events and media properties, acquired Sports Marketing Surveys USA. The acquisition builds on Buffalo Groupe’s acquisition of Longitudes Group in January 2021.
Helen Of Troy’s Home & Outdoor Segment Q2 Growth Boosted By Osprey Acquisition
Helen of Troy reported sales at its Home & Outdoor segment, which includes OXO, Hydro Flask and Osprey, increased 11.8 percent in its second quarter ended August 31 to $240.6 million. Gains from the acquisition of Osprey were partially offset by a decrease from organic business of 9.0 percent, driven by a decline in sales in home-related categories. Helen of Troy reduced its outlook for the year.
NICS Firearms Background Checks Slide 7.9 Percent In September
The September 2022 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Checks (NICS) fell 7.9 percent to 1.24 million compared to the September 2021 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1.35 million.
Amazon Freezes Corporate Hiring In Retail Segment
Amazon has halted all corporate hiring for its retail business through the end of 2022, according to an internal announcement obtained by The New York Times.
REI To Permanently Close On Black Friday
REI Co-op announced it would permanently close all its stores, including its distribution centers, activity centers, call centers, and headquarters on Black Friday; however, it is accepting customer online orders at REI.com, with order processing and fulfillment not beginning until the day after Black Friday.
Clarus Board Approves Share Purchases By Thrivent Asset Management
Clarus Corporation’s Board of Directors approved Thrivent Asset Management, LLC’s move to increase its beneficial ownership in Clarus up to an aggregate of 9.9 percent of the company’s outstanding common stock.
Academy Sports Opens New Store In Indiana
Academy Sports + Outdoors will officially open a new store in Jeffersonville, IN, located at 1600 Veterans Pkwy, in the Jeffersonville Town Center, on October 7.
Karl’s Fishing & Outdoors Opens Second Retail Store At Mall Of America
Karl’s Fishing & Outdoors opened its second brick-and-mortar storefront at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. The 2,000-square-foot space follows the recent opening of its first store location in Fort Worth, TX.
Remington Enters Apparel Licensing Partnership With Ganka
Remington Ammunition has officially partnered with Ganka, Inc., an outdoor clothing and accessories distributor, as a new licensee. The partnership is designed to provide apparel and footwear to hunters, hikers and outdoorsmen.
Gravity Haus Acquires Ptarmigan Inn
Gravity Haus has acquired a fifth property, its fourth hotel in Colorado, with the purchase of The Ptarmigan Inn. The company said it would also expand its membership offering in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Sea To Summit Hires General Manager For EMEA
Sea to Summit announced it hired David Ledouble as general manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
NRF Report: Consumers Continue To Spend Despite Inflationary Worries
Consumers continue to worry about high inflation and the Federal Reserve interest rate hikes intended to bring inflation down, but neither has stopped them from spending, according to the National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
Specialized Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Specialized has appointed David Schriber, formerly with Nike, Burton, and Masterclass, as chief marketing officer.
