Skechers Surpasses $11 Million in Animal Welfare Donations
The company’s philanthropic brand, Bobs , celebrates the milestone with a month-long series of events to save and support animals in need. Since 2015, the brand’s contributions have saved and helped over two million shelter pets.
Report: Top 10 Best Places to Camp in the U.S. in 2024
The list provides a variety of camping options from grasslands, forest, mountain, bay, valley, springs, canyon, park, lake, and elkamp (portmanteau for elevated camping) with rates from free to $300/night.
NSGA Appoints New Member to Board; Gordon Geiger Takes Over as Chairman
Justin Miller started his three-year term on the Board and Gordon Geiger began his three-year term as Board Chairman on June 1. Miller is the president of Scholastic Sports Sales,
EXEC: Salomon Opens Two New Stores in Paris Ahead of the Olympics
The first Salomon Sportstyle brand store opened in Paris’ Le Marais neighborhood, joining its recently reported, newly opened Champs-Élysées flagship location.
NRF: Consumers Remain ‘Willing to Spend’ Despite Considerable Economic Headwinds
While the growth rate of consumer spending has begun to ease, owing to slower job and wage gains, higher interest and tighter credit, “consumers clearly remain willing to spend.”
Detroit Bikes Brand Reenergized in New Company Launch
Beacon Manufacturing will reportedly be led by bike industry veteran Gary Thornton, who will serve as CEO and as the president of Detroit Bikes.
DSW Parent’s First Quarter Earnings Tank as Retail Side Looks to Restore Growth
First quarter net sales increased 0.6 percent year-over-year to $746.6 million. Total comparable sales decreased by 2.5 percent in the first quarter on top of a 10.4 percent decline in the year-ago Q1 period.
Camping World Sets Succession Plan for Company President and CFO
Company President Brent Moody and CFO Karin Bell will resign effective July 1, with a year-end retirement planned for each. On July 1, principal operating officer Matthew Wagner will be appointed president, and principal accounting officer Tom Kirn will be appointed CFO.
Big Agnes Launches Multi-Language European Website
Big Agnes launched a dedicated website for its European customers, building the launch last year of its Canadian website to engage with a global audience.
DSW Names Sarah Crockett Chief Marketing Officer
Prior, she was global CMO for Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co., parent of the Dickies brand, and subsequently held the role of CMO at Backcountry.com and Burton Snowboards. She currently sits on the Board of Rumpl and Stance.
TRE Parent Rolling Out Switchback as Stand-Alone Outdoor Industry Event
Switchback is coming to Nashville, TN, June 16-18, 2025, separate from its sibling show, The Running Event. Switchback Spring 2025 will continue to provide retailer scholarships and welcome an advisory panel to support shaping the event’s trajectory.
VF Names Caroline Brown as TNF Global Brand President; Re-Works Board
As a result of her appointment, Brown resigned as a member of the VF Board of Directors.She served as an independent director on the Board from February 2024 to May 2024.
Revo Expands Retail Footprint, Opens Pop-Up in Croatia
The pop-up store is in partnership with the Lekri wine shop, a local winery, pairing Revo’s fashion-forward eyewear with local wines in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Implus’ Sport-Brella Expands Product Line with Suncave
The Sport-Brella Suncave is a ground-level shelter featuring walls on three sides, floor-to-ceiling entry/exit, and offers a flexible floor extension for use as a ground cover or for sitting.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Names New CFO as Matt McCreedy Departs
McCreedy began his role as the resort’s CFO in 1992, the year the Kemmerer family bought Jackson Hole Mountain Resort with the goal of turning it into a world-class adventure sports and travel destination.
