SGB Update Outdoor

REI Co-op Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

The specialty retailer said Abigail Jacobs brings an “impressive background leading marketing for major consumer retailers including Sephora, Williams-Sonoma, West Elm, and the Pottery Barn brands.”

S&P: Holiday 2024 Sales Growth Will Fall Short of 2023

S&P Global Ratings is forecasting that holiday sales growth will slow to about 3 percent in 2024 from 4.7 percent last year, remaining below the 10-year average of 5.3 percent. The firm said its outlook is influenced by waning, but persistent, inflation that has pressured household budgets.

Roadsurfer to Expand North American Rental Operations in 2025

The brand is well-established in Europe and dominates the RV rental market. With 14 new rental stations planned worldwide for 2025, the company will operate 90 locations across Europe, the U.S. and Canada, expanding its fleet to around 10,000 vehicles.

CNBC/NRF: October Retail Sales Bounce Back

Leaders in the year-over-year growth included E-Commerce & Catalog; Clothing, Footwear & Accessories stores, and Health & Personal Care stores. The Sporting Goods sector, which also includes Hobby, Music and Book stores, posted solid (+2.7 percent) month-over-month results but declined year-over-year.

Leica Appoints Director of Marketing for Sport Optics

Ryan Holm joined Leica USA’s sports optics division and has now stepped into the leadership role as part of Leica’s strategy to reenergize its brand and build on momentum across core verticals such as hunting, birding, and outdoor recreation.

Nature’s Sunshine Products Taps Deckers CFO for Board of Directors

Since June 2018, Fasching has served as the CFO of Deckers Brands, which includes iconic brands such as Ugg, Hoka and Teva. Fasching has held other senior positions at Deckers since August 2011, including VP, strategy & investor relations and VP, strategic financial planning.