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Surf 9 Paddle Boards Recalled
About 13,300 Body Glove Tandem and ULI Inflatable Paddle Boards from Surf 9 were recalled. The boards were sold at Costco.
NRF Economist Sees Balance Between Inflation And Interest Rates Key To Avoiding Recession
It’s too soon to say whether the Federal Reserve’s efforts to reduce inflation will lead to a recession; however, continuing interest rate hikes increase the likeliness, according to the NRF’s Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz in the January Issue of its Monthly Economic Review.
DC Shoes Co-Founder Dies In Snowmobile Accident
Ken Block, the co-founder of DC Shoes and founder of the Hoonigan motor racing team, died in a snowmobile accident near his home in Utah on January 2. The news was confirmed on Hoonigan’s social media channels.
British Retail Consortium Sees Stronger H2 In 2023 Look Ahead
A new analysis by the British Retail Consortium suggests that U.K. retail sales will grow between 2.3 percent to 3.5 percent in 2023.
Outdoor Cap Adds Safety And Wellness Coordinator
Mallory Swan joined Outdoor Cap Company as safety and wellness coordinator, rounding out its human resources department.
Christy Sports Acquires Grizzly Outfitters
Christy Sports acquired Grizzly Outfitters, the specialty outdoor retail and rental operator in Big Sky, MT. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Hergert’s Sport Center Owners To Retire
The owners of Hergert’s Sport Center in Oshkosh, WI, Bob and Ralph Hergert, are retiring after over 60 years.
Kizik Names Former Hoka Brand President As Board Member
Kizik added Wendy Yang, who recently stepped down as president of Hoka, to its Board of Directors.
Pacific Cycle Recalls Two Bike Models
Pacific Cycle is recalling its Igniter and Bubble Pop 20-inch kids’ bikes because of a fall hazard involving the handlebar.
Report: U.S. Holiday Season Retail Sales See Strong Results Aided By Inflation
U.S. retail sales, excluding automotive, increased 7.6 percent year-over-year this holiday season, according to a report from Mastercard SpendingPulse.
Arc’teryx Opens Store In New York’s Flatiron District
Arc’teryx reported it opened a Pinnacle Store occupying 6,600 square feet at 149 5th Avenue in New York City’s Flatiron district—the company’s 26th retail store location and the largest in North America.
1847 Holdings Acquires ICU Eyewear
A wholly-owned subsidiary of 1847 Holdings, LLC signed an agreement to acquire ICU Eyewear Holdings, Inc., a designer of over-the-counter, non-prescription reading glasses, sunglasses, blue light-blocking eyewear, sun readers, and outdoor specialty sunglasses.
Genesis Products Acquires BHK Of America
Genesis Products reported it acquired Virginia-based drawer-making specialist BHK of America for an undisclosed sum.
Pentland Brands Promotes Rock As President, Americas
Pentland Brands, Ltd. announced that Matt Rock was promoted to president, Americas, Pentland Brands, overseeing Speedo and the company’s portfolio, including Endura and Mitre for the Americas region.
Under Armour Appoints New Corporate President & CEO
Under Armour, Inc. hired current Marriott International President Stephanie Linnartz as president & CEO and as a member of UA’s Board of Directors, effective February 27, 2023.
