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Kohl’s Corporation Ups Full Year Earnings Outlook After Q2 Earnings Beat
The retailer saw net sales decrease 4.2 percent year-over-year, with comparable sales down 5.1 percent year-over-year, but it also posted a 13 percent increase in earnings driven by GM expansion and strong inventory and expense management.
Nordstrom, Inc. Gets Lift from A-Sale Timing and Active in Second Quarter
Nordstrom said active, women’s apparel, beauty and kids had the strongest growth versus 2023. During the Anniversary Sale, the top growing categories were beauty, active and home.
Report: Road Trips and RV Camping Take the Lead in Fall Travel Plans
In a significant shift, RV camping has overtaken rental properties as the preferred accommodation for Labor Day vacationers, according to the latest Fall Travel Intentions survey conducted by Cairn Consulting for the RV Industry Association.
Have We Seen the Last of the In-Store Snow Sports Pre-Season Sale?
The days of the old SNIAGRAB and Powder Daze seem to be over as the one-time annual sales events that snow sports retailers used to sell off past season apparel and gear are left behind in favor of a wider selling window and web sales.
DPS and Phantom Glide Tap Chico Bukovansky as Global Sales Director
Industry veteran Chico Bukovansky will lead global sales for both brands. Previously, he worked for Slingshot Sports as chief revenue officer, and before that, he led global sales for Dakine. He also served on the Board of Directors at SIA from 2016 to 2018.
Swiftwick Adds Industry Vets to Management Team, Executes Brand Overhaul
Swiftwick has hired Katie Nguyen from Chaco as head of integrated marketing and James Osborne, who spent nearly two decades at Nike, to build the run specialty sales and community functions at the company.
Bass Pro Shops to Open Outdoor World location in Lansing, MI
The 85,000-square-foot Outdoor World retail store will be in the Delta Crossing development and is expected to open in early 2026.
G-Form Inks $3M U.S. Army R&D Deal to Advance Helmet Protection
The latest G-Form OTAp is to fund research and development of a prototype that will improve the blunt impact performance of the US Army’s combat helmets while improving long-duration comfort for soldiers.
RV Shipments Jump 17.5 Percent in July, Led by Towables
Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 21.8 percent from last July with 21,560 shipments.
BOA and Primaloft Parent Compass Diversified Appoints New CFO
Effective August 31, 2024, Stephen Keller will assume the role of chief financial officer at Compass Diversified (CODI), succeeding Ryan Faulkingham. Faulkingham, who has served as the company’s CFO since July 2013
The James Brand Strengthens Sales Team Across North America
The company added new sales team members, a brick-and-mortar retail store at its headquarters in Oceanside, CA, and expanded its nationwide network of retailers.
Ross Stores Gets Q2 Profit Bump on Solid Comps; Still Has H2 Consumer Concerns
The company said its improved profitability relative to last year resulted from higher sales and lower distribution and incentive costs, which were partially offset, as expected, by lower merchandise margins.
ORR Appoints Program and Administrative Director
Cassie Elrod joined ORR from Outside Interactive, Inc., where she was commercial counsel and played a “pivotal role in project management and legal support” for its inaugural Outside Festival in June 2024.
Unifi, Inc. Narrows Fiscal Q4 Loss on Americas and Brazil Segment Share Gains
The company reported that subsequent to quarter-end, the company reported that it launched two new innovative Repreve Fiber products that will help support future growth.
Deuter Taps Michael Duffy as NSM; Makes Other Key Management Moves
In addition to Duffy’s hire, Scott Park has transitioned from sales leadership to a new role as product line manager, and Amy Parulis was promoted to marketing and communications manager.
