Wellness Pet Company Welcomes New Chief Marketing Officer
Giorgio brings 20-plus years of consumer marketing experience to Wellness Pet where she will serve as the creative force behind the company, leading brand strategy to engage next-gen pet parents.
EXEC: Dick’s SG Leadership Details Q1 Comps, House of Sport, 50K Stores, Q2 View
First-quarter comps were reportedly driven by a 2.7 percent increase in transactions and a 2.6 percent increase in average ticket with strength across footwear, athletic apparel and hardlines. DKS will begin to anniversary the higher shrink rates from 2023 in the second quarter.
Innovative Eyewear, Inc. to Launch Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear with ChatGPT
The Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear collection will debut with four polarized sunglass styles, showcasing a rimless smart eyewear design and includes voice access to ChatGPT.
NSSF Sees Sharp Decline in Handgun Imports in Latest Data from February
February Handgun imports decreased 28.7 percent year-over-year from February 2023. As part of the overall Handgun number, Pistol import units dropped 31.9 percent from the prior-year month but Revolver units increased 6.0 percent year-over-year.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Ups Full Year Outlook on Solid Q1 Results
The retailer saw mid-single-digit comparable stores sales growth in the first quarter ended May 4, but hurt by a much higher effective tax rate for the quarter that cut into any bottom-line benefits.
Vista Outdoor Sees Enhanced Ammo Business Bid from CSG; Again Rejects MNC Interest
An amended agreement with CSG, among other things, increases the base purchase price payable by CSG for the acquisition of The Kinetic Group business from $1.91 billion to $1.96 billion and increases the cash consideration payable to Vista Outdoor stockholders by $3.10 per share.
Hobie Appoints News Sales and Marketing Leadership to Drive Brand
The company promoted Joel McBride to VP of sales and hired James McBeath as director of marketing. They bring over 70 years of combined experience in adventure sports to Hobie.
Insite Performance Hires Nike Veteran as Director of Innovation
Dr. Caleb Dyer brings over a decade of experience to the role in engineering footwear polymers, having served as a material innovator, Polymer Lab manager and lead chemical engineer at Nike since 2012.
Buck Knives Celebrates Re-Opening of Factory Store
The re-opening event at the 1,600-square-foot-plus store highlighted “the enduring tradition of craftsmanship and excellence that defines Buck Knives.”
Report: Cities in Florida Top U.S. Charts in Freelancer Population and Revenue Growth
The 7th Annual Freelance Economic Impact Report also identifies major growth across Texas while traditional business hubs like San Francisco and New York remain stagnant.
Target Corp. Sees Flattish Bottom Line in Q1 as Comps Fall in the Mid Singles
Total revenue for the quarter was down 3.1 percent year-over-year to $24.5 billion, said to reflect a total sales decline of 3.2 percent and a 3.9 percent increase in other revenue.
Massimo Group Expands Production Facility in Garland, TX
The company continues to experience sales momentum across UTVs, ATVs, ebikes, and pontoon boats, which accounted for annual revenue growth of 32 percent and 38 percent, respectively, in 2023.
Report: Gen Z RVers Most Likely Generation to Work on the Road
Teens drop tech and look to faith for meaning during family road trips. Baby Boomers increase multigenerational camping plans this summer. Economic constraints and appetite for travel push GenZ to search for free campsites. Demand for developed campgrounds booms.
Deloitte: Summer Travel Stays the Course Amid Pricing Pressures
As costs takeoff, shifting demographics and desire to stretch dollars are likely changing how Americans travel. In its new report, Vacations Pass the Value Test: 2024 Deloitte Summer Travel Survey, Deloitte examines the trends and preferences that could shape the upcoming summer travel season.
SeaWide Marine Distribution Opens New Distribution Center
The company said the new 520,000-square-foot space is strategically located to enhance SeaWide’s distribution capabilities while maximizing service levels for its customers and suppliers.
