Lazydays Holdings Completes Liquidity Build Events; Pays Down Debt
Under the terms of the transactions, Lazydays will retain approximately $14 million of proceeds resulting from the divestiture of certain non-core dealerships and associated real estate and repay roughly $15 million in non-floor-plan indebtedness.
Pura Vida Acquired by CriticalPoint’s Private Capital; Appoints New CEO
CriticalPoint’s Private Capital announced its acquisition of Pura Vida Bracelets from Vera Bradley Inc. Under CriticalPoint’s ownership and operational expertise, Ryan Heuser, co-founder and former president of Paul Frank Industries, has joined Pura Vida as the brand’s new CEO, effective immediately.
Survey: 84 Percent of U.S. Consumers Plan to Shop Amazon Prime Day in 2025
A consumer survey from RetailMeNot found that 84 percent of U.S. adults plan to participate in Prime Day this year, up from 81 percent in 2024. That number rises to 92 percent among those aged 45 to 60, while 88 percent of Millennials plan on shopping during the sales event.
VF Corp’s Debt Ratings Downgraded by Moody’s on Vans’ Turnaround Challenges
Moody’s downgraded V.F. Corp due to its need for significant continued operational initiatives to support the turnaround of its Vans business to profitable growth.
EXEC: OIA Study Finds Outdoor Stores Still Missing Emerging Casual Consumers
At a session this week at Switchback Spring being held in Nashville, Kelly Davis, director of research at the Outdoor Industry Association, highlighted new consumer research that shows the outdoor space remains fixated on “Core” consumers at the expense of reaching the more “Active” and “Casual” participants.
Perfect Moment Prelim Fiscal Q4 Results Show Small Sales Increase
Revenue for the full year declined 12 percent, reportedly due in part to one of the company’s largest wholesale customers, Matches Fashion, filing for bankruptcy. Alongside increased investment in leadership, infrastructure, and brand positioning, this had an adverse impact on operating results.
Authentic Brands Group Appoints Global Head, Marketplaces
Tim Derner, formerly of Amazon, was appointed global head of Marketplaces, effective June 2. Derner worked at Amazon for over a decade, most recently as director of Amazon Fashion and Luxury Stores.
The Dyrt: 2025 Best Places to Camp Regional Awards
Among all the campgrounds, parks, RV resorts, and dispersed areas in the U.S., these sites are some of the most popular regional picks in the U.S. from The Dyrt campers over the past year.
Chaco Honors Bob Marley with Limited Edition Z/1 Sandal Collection
The one love-Inspired Z/1 collaboration with Bob Marley’s family, takes its inspiration from the Jamaican singer, guitarist, songwriter, and pioneer of reggae. The collection also includes a matching dog collar and leash.
May Retail Sales Grow 3.0 Percent Year-Over-Year; SG Sector Grows 1.8 Percent
Total sales for the March 2025 through May 2025 period were up 4.5 percent (±0.4 percent) y/y. The March 2025 to April 2025 percent change was revised from up 0.1 percent (±0.5 percent) to down 0.1 percent (±0.2 percent).
Dôen Secures Equity Investment
The company currently operates seven brick-and-mortar stores, including recent openings in Marin, CA and Nantucket, MA. Retail sales, in aggregate, are reported to have “grown 80 percent year-over-year, while comp store sales are up 46 percent, with 65 percent growth at its Bleecker Street store in New York City.”
Study Highlights Opportunities for Brands Supporting Women’s Sports
A new study by women’s sports agency Parity finds that 68 percent of U.S. sports fans trust that female athletes believe in the products they are promoting. Of the respondents, 43 percent of female sports fans and 67 percent of those who frequently watch female sports said that a brand’s partnership with a female athlete makes them more likely to make a purchase.
Amazon Extends Prime Day to Four Days
Amazon’s annual Prime Day sales event is scheduled for July 8-11, expanding to four days from two days compared to last year. The first Prime Day event began in 2015 with the goal of increasing Prime membership.
NABE Survey: Economy To Slow as Inflation Expected To Persist
The June 2025 NABE Outlook presents the consensus macroeconomic forecast of a panel of 42 professional forecasters. The survey, covering the outlook for the remainder of 2025/26, was conducted from May 27 to June 2.
Pure Hockey Continues Retail Expansion in Washington with New Seattle Store
The Seattle store, located at 401 NE Northgate Way, will host a grand opening on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The store is Pure Hockey’s third in the state, in addition to Tukwila and Lynnwood, WA.
