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The Natural Fibers Alliance Calls For Suspension Of The HIGG Index
The Natural Fibers Alliance issued a statement calling for the suspension of the use of the HIGG Index, considering the recent New York Times article “How Fashion Giants Recast Plastic as Good for the Plant.”
21.5 Million Households To Camp Over Fourth Of July
Kampgrounds of America’s monthly research report for June noted that 21.5 million camping households plan to camp this Fourth of July, an 8.6 percent increase over the same period last year.
Unifi Makes Leadership And Board Changes
Unifi, the maker of Repreve, appointed General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Greg Sigmon as an executive officer, realigned its leadership in Brazil, announced the retirement of a board member, and repurchased 500,000 shares of its common stock.
T-H Marine Supplies Appoints Aftermarket Sales Manager
T-H Marine Supplies, LLC, of Huntsville, AL, a division of OneWater Marine, announced that Tom MacDonald had joined the company as aftermarket sales manager.
Blenders Eyewear Opens New Store In Encinitas
Blenders Eyewear announced their new store location opening in Encinitas, CA.
Amazon Prime Day 2022 Begins July 12
Amazon’s annual shopping event, Amazon Prime Day, will officially kick off at 3AM ET / 12AM PT on Tuesday, July 12th, and run through Wednesday, July 13th, the company announced on Thursday
Timberland Treks Into The Metaverse Via Fortnite
Timberland has stepped into the metaverse with the launch of its semiannual Construct: 10061 design program within Fortnite to engage customers in an updated product design process that blends physical and virtual experiences.
Polygiene Group Hires New CFO
Polygiene Group, the maker of antimicrobial technologies and odor control solutions based in Sweeden, has appointed Niklas Blomstedt as its chief financial officer, succeeding current CFO Nina Forsvall.
May Retail Sales Unexpectedly Decline Amid Inflationary Pressures
Retail sales fell 0.3 percent in May from the prior month, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. Economists surveyed by Refinitiv expected sales to rise 0.2 percent. May marked a slowdown from the gain of 0.7 percent in April and the first decline in retail sales in five months.
Campers Inn RV Acquires Forrest Marine And RV Center
Campers Inn RV has acquired Forrest Marine & RV Center in Tyngsboro, MA. The dealership will remain under the name Forrest Marine & RV Center as it transitions into the Campers Inn RV organization.
BikeCo Signs Three Sales Agencies For Key Territories
BikeCo has added three sales agencies to its outside sales representation.
Mountainsmith Expands With Three New Hires
Mountainsmith, the Colorado-based gear manufacturer specializing in hiking and camping, announced it appointed Kipp Godfrey as a sales and service rep, Lora Buboltz as an e-commerce marketplace manager and Nirveek Shah as a graphic designer.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Appoints General Manager, Marine Service
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced the appointment of Joe Maniscalco to general manager, Marine Service. In his new position, Maniscalco will oversee marine service training and support for Yamaha outboards and systems as well as Yamaha WaterCraft products.
Feradyne Outdoors Acquires Scent Crusher
FeraDyne Outdoors, based in Superior, WI, announced the acquisition of Scent Crusher.
NRF Praises House Passage Of Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The National Retail Federation issued a statement applauding the House’s approval of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022.
