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OluKai to Open Store at Walt Disney World Resort
OluKai plans to open a store at Disney Springs, an outdoor shopping complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista. The opening will mark the Hawaii-based sandal maker’s first store in Florida.
Winnebago Industries Closes Out Fiscal Year with Q4 Loss; Shuffles Leadership Deck
CEO Michael Happe announced leadership changes focused on enhancing the Winnebago Motorhome and Winnebago Towables businesses, which he noted have underperformed in recent quarters.
K-Way Finds New Minority Equity Partner
Founded in 1965 in Paris by Leon Claude Duhamel, K-Way manufactures apparel, shoes and accessories for men, women and kids, including its iconic packable waterproof jacket, the “Claude,” with its distinctive colorful zip and logo inspired by the French national flag.
RVIA: Travel Trailers Show Growth in Flattish September Shipments Report
The RV Industry Association reported that in its September 2024 survey of manufacturers, found that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,595 units, a decrease of 0.4 percent compared to the 24,700 units shipped in September 2023.
Columbia Brand Appoints Marketing Chief; Launches New Brand Vision
Matt Sutton, as senior vice president and head of marketing for the Columbia brand, was hired as the Columbia Brand has reportedly worked to bring a new strategic vision to life internally over the last few months.
WaveCel Promotes David Visnack to CEO
David Visnack was prmoted from chief marketing officer to chief executive officer timed the company expanding its product line with new helmets to mitigate traumatic brain.
Pure Fishing Lands Refinancing Deal on Outstanding Debt
As part of this transaction, the company entered into a new five-year, $750 million first lien credit facility with a consortium of lenders including Monarch Alternative Capital LP and Silver Point Finance as co-lead lenders.
Ken Hicks Takes the Reins at PetSmart LLC
The former Foot Locker, Inc., Academy Sports + Outdoor, Inc. and JC Penney Chief Executive has been named President and CEO, effective October 31. Hicks will also serve on the company’s Board of Directors.
NRF Expects 2024 Holiday Spending to Reach New Record
Consumer spending on the winter holidays is expected to reach a record $902 per person on average across gifts, food, decorations, and other seasonal items, according to the NRF’s latest consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics.
X-Bionic Sets Up Shop in Denver Showroom, Adds NA Leadership and Reps
Kris Kuster, the company’s President and Co-Owner, leads its North American team. An outdoor and snow sports industry veteran, Kuster formerly worked for Nitro Snowboard and Mammut Sports Group.
Troon Appoints Jimmy Dunne to Board
Over the past three decades, Dunne has advised on some of the financial industry’s largest M&A transactions. In addition to serving on Troon’s Board of Directors, Dunne is a member of the Board of Trustees at the University of Notre Dame and is a Board member of the American International Group, Inc. (AIG) and Chime Financial, Inc.
FireDisc Cookers Adds Another Key Sales Agency to its Team
Continental Sales and Marketing is the company’s new independent sales rep partner for the hardware, sporting goods and grocery stores channels.
Mavic USA Rolls Out Updated Roster of Indie Sales Reps, New VT Service Center
The company is rounding out its first year in Waterbury, VT with a solid sales force and a fully operational Mavic USA Service Center.
Report: U.S. Retail Saw Deep Declines in Fashion Categories in Fiscal September
The weakness un the apparel, footwear and accessories categories may lead to some pent-up demand for the Holiday selling season after lagging the stable performance seen in other categories at retail for the 5-week period.
Garmin Ltd. Acquires Marine LED Lighting Company Lumishore
The privately-held company has manufactured LED lighting systems used on various vessels, from runabouts to superyachts, for over 15 years. Financial terms of the acquisition will not be disclosed.
