KOA: Camping To Remain Popular Amid Volatile Economic Conditions
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) believes camping will continue to be popular even during volatile economic times. In the July edition of KOA’s Monthly Research Report, the camping industry giant forecasted that 15.93 million households would camp this month.
Stanley Hires Global Vice President, Brand Marketing
Stanley announced it hired Jenn Reeves as global vice president of brand marketing.
PeopleForBikes Hires Local Innovation Directors
PeopleForBikes hired Dave Snyder and Martina Haggerty as senior directors of local innovation, responsible for developing and implementing programming for cities to build better-connected bike networks nationwide.
Winnebago Names Newmar Corporation President
Winnebago Industries, Inc. has selected Casey Tubman as president of Newmar Corporation, effective August 1, 2022, reporting to President and CEO, Michael Happe, based in Nappanee, IN.
Walmart Cuts Outlook On Inflationary Pressures
Walmart, Inc. provided a business update and revised outlook for profit for the second quarter and full year, primarily due to pricing actions aimed to improve inventory levels and sales at U.S.-based Walmart and Sam’s Clubs.
Academy Sports Opens Store In Panama City
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced the opening of its Panama City
Olympia Sports To Close Remaining 35 Stores
Olympia Sports, the Maine-based sporting goods chain that once had more than 200 stores on the East Coast, is shuttering its remaining 35 stores.
Caleres CEO To Retire Next Year
Diane Sullivan, Caleres’ long-time CEO, will retire effective January 15, 2023. The company announced the news on Monday. Jay Schmidt, president of Caleres, will succeed Sullivan as chief executive officer, with Sullivan moving to the role of executive chairman.
Filson Appoints President
Filson, the Seattle-based outdoor and apparel manufacturer, announced the appointment of Neil Morgan as president of the company.
Luxury Retail’s Momentum Continues Into 2022
Despite record inflation and a plunging stock market, the rebound in luxury spending seen in 2021 has continued into 2022, according to recent reports from Bain and Bank of America (BOA).
Christensen Arms Hires SVP, Sales
Christensen Arms hired Jeremy Rosenberg as senior vice president of sales.
Springfield Armory Announces Vice President Of Sales And LE
Springfield Armory CEO Dennis Reese announced the company hired Phil Rawlings as vice president, sales and LE.
Buck Knives Adds Managers To Teams
Buck Knives announced that outdoor industry veteran Ken Vitale had joined the company as a product manager, while Katie Redman was hired as operations manager.
Workers For Lululemon DC Store File To Form Union
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. employees working at one of its Washington, D.C. stores has petitioned to unionize, extending a wave of organizing at previously union-free U.S. retail firms.
JD Sports Confirms Guidance
JD Sports Fashion Plc announced ahead of its annual general meeting that same-store sales were up 5 percent for the first five months through June while reiterating that sales for the full year would be in line with the record results it set last year.
