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Emerald Expositions’ Debt Ratings Unaffected By Loan Amendment
Moody’s Investors Service reported that Emerald Expositions’ proposal to amend and extend its first lien term loan is credit positive, and it does not affect the company’s B2 corporate family rating, B2 senior secured credit facility rating or its stable outlook.
Eastern Mountain Sports Opens Third New Jersey Store
Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) announced plans to open its newest store in Deptford, NJ. in mid-June. The store is on the lower level next to the entrance to Boscovs at the Deptford Mall.
Von Maur Department Store To Open First North Dakota Store Location
Von Maur Department Store plans to open a 90,000-square-foot store at West Acres Mall in Fargo, ND. Scheduled to open in Spring 2025, this will be the first Von Maur location in North Dakota.
Canada Goose To Open Three U.S. Stores
Canada Goose plans to open three new U.S. stores in May and June. The stores will open in Las Vegas, NV; Bellevue, WA and Los Angeles, CA, respectively.
Patagonia Names New General Manager EMEA
Patagonia promoted Nina Hajikhanian to general manager of EMEA. Most recently, she was the direct-to-consumer director, leading e-commerce, retail and customer service.
RVIA: RV Shipments Down 45 Percent In April, Again Led By Towables
The results from RVIA’s (RV Industry Association) April 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 31,216 units, a decrease of 45.4 percent compared to the 57,192 units shipped in April 2022.
Fox Factory Welcomes New CFO
Fox Factory Holding Corp. named Dennis Schemm as chief financial officer, effective June 12. Schemm succeeds interim CFO Maggie Torres, who will retire when Schemm assumes the role.

Deckers Brands Gets Another Big Lift From Hoka In Q4 As Ugg Declines
Deckers Brands reported net sales increased 7.5 percent to $791.6 million in the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31. On a constant-currency basis, net sales increased 10.2 percent. Hoka brand net sales increased 40.3 percent while Ugg brand net sales decreased 2.7 percent.
Lolë Acquires Époque Évolution
Lolë, the Montreal-based activewear and outerwear brand, reported it acquired Époque Évolution a sustainability-focused women’s apparel brand based in San Anselmo, CA.

Kampgrounds Of America Buys Back Oldest KOA Campground And Two Yellowstone Locations
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) reported it purchased three KOA properties—Billings KOA Holiday in Billings, MT, Yellowstone Park/West Gate KOA Holiday and Yellowstone Park/Mountainside KOA Holiday located near West Yellowstone, MT. Billings KOA Holiday, opened in June of 1962 and holds the designation as the first KOA campground.
DXL Posts Q1 Sales Decline After Strong Comp Sales Growth To Start The Year
Destination XL Group, Inc. reported total sales for the first quarter were $125.4 million, down 1.7 percent from $127.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Comparable sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 increased 0.6 percent as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2022, with comparable sales from stores up 1.5 […]
Amazon: Independent Sellers In The U.S. Sold More Than 4.1 Billion Products In 2022
More than 60 percent of sales in Amazon’s store are from independent sellers—most of which are small and medium-sized businesses—providing a vast selection of amazing products, competitive prices, and great convenience for consumers.
Christy Sports Opens Location In Aspen
Christy Sports announced the opening a new store in Aspen, CO, located at 303 East Durant Street. The location was previously an Aspen Sports store and recently vacated as part of Vail Resorts’ exit from Aspen.
Qurate Retail Sells Zulily To Investment Firm
Regent, a Los Angeles-based investment firm with expertise in the retail and apparel sectors, has acquired online retailer Zulily, formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qurate Retail, which also owns the QVC and HSN businesses and the owner of Cornerstone Brands.

KOA: Air Travel Issues Lead Leisure Travelers To Find Alternatives In 2023
The Kampgrounds of America, Inc. Monthly Research Report, May 2023 Edition, points to continued issues with air travel causing leisure travelers, and especially campers, to seek alternative modes of travel in 2023.