AlixPartners Sees Healthy Holiday Gains
AlixPartners released its forecast for US retail sales for the upcoming holiday season. The forecast anticipates an increase in sales revenue for retailers for the November-through-January period of 3.5 percent to 4.4 percent, compared with 2016 holiday-season sales.
Aisle Talk, Week Of September 18
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
SIA Hires New Research Manager
Snowsports Industries America welcomed Ryan Coombs to the organization in the newly created role of research manager.
Pro-Tec Signs Brighton Zeuner
Pro-Tec, the action sports protective gear brand founded in 1973, welcomed young phenom, and X-Games Park Gold medalist, Brighton Zeuner to its endorsement team.
Seirus Hires GGI Agency For Colorado
Seirus Innovation, the maker of cold weather accessories, hired GGI Agency for the Colorado territory.
Sole Partners With Outside Sales Agencies Across Canada
Sole continues to grow their sales team by recently announcing two new partnerships with agencies Onward Up in western Canada and ASM Sports in eastern Canada.
Conservation Alliance Contributes $700,000 In Grants
The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $700,000 to 20 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America.
Marker Dalbello Völkl Realign Sales And Promotions Structure
Marker/Dalbello/Völkl (MDV) announced a number of promotions and new hires, Greg Grip has been promoted to executive vice president for Marker Dalbello Völkl, responsible for sales management of all three brands.
TrackStreet Appoints VP Of Sales
TrackStreet, which specializes on MAP monitoring and enforcement, appointed Ryan Erickson, formerly at Teva, as VP of sales.
E-Bikes The Focus Of BPSA’s First-Ever Annual Report
The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA) released its first-ever Annual Report and, not surprisingly, grappling with safety and legal issues around e-bikes was a major discussion point.
Implus Donates 60,000 Pairs Of Socks To Hurricane Harvey Victims
Implus is partnering with Academy Sports + Outdoors to donate 60,000 pairs of socks to aid the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and the Gulf Coast.
Academy’s Challenges Continue In First Half
Moody’s downgraded the debt ratings of Academy Sports + Outdoors due to “difficult market conditions, including a highly promotional environment for athletic apparel and weak demand for firearms and ammunition,”
Spy Names Heather Meyer As 2017 Optical Rep Of The Year
The award recognizes Meyer’s work in Southern California’s Orange County and Inland Empire optical channel.
Camping World Acquires American RV In Grand Rapids, MI
The Grand Rapids retail accessory store will now convert into a full-service Camping World SuperCenter, expanding the market footprint and increasing Camping World’s current presence in Michigan.
Big Bear Mountain Resort Names New General Manager
Wade Reeser has served in a number of leadership capacities at the resort, including most recently as vice president of operations.
