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Shoe Carnival Sees Strong Q2 Trend As Stores Re-Open And Online Surges
Shoe Carnival, Inc. has re-opened all but one of its 390 stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico following closures prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patagonia Joins Facebook Boycott
Patagonia has joined REI and The North Face in announcing plans to suspend advertising on Facebook and Instagram to show support for a movement called “#StopHateForProfit.”
Nixon Promotes Nancy Dynan To Role Of President
Nixon, the California-based watch and accessory brand, has promoted Nancy Dynan to the role of president. As President, Dynan will oversee Nixon’s business globally taking on the responsibilities previously handled by outgoing CEO Scott Kerslake who has stepped away from the role in order to pursue new opportunities outside the Company.
OBIT: Rossignol’s Laurent Boix-Vives
Laurent Boix-Vives, Rossignol Group’s president and leader for some 50 years, passed away on Thursday, June 18, at the age of 93.
Interior Dept. Announces Grants To Keep Waters Clean and Support Outdoor Recreation
U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt has announced $32.8 million in grants – with an additional non-federal match of $21.9 million – for states and communities to support outdoor recreation and help boaters keep America’s waters clean.
Outdoor Edge Names New Marketing Director
Outdoor Edge has named Will Morgan as its marketing director. Morgan brings more than a decade of management and marketing experience to his new position at Outdoor Edge.
KORR Acquisitions Group Again Urges GoPro To Explore Sale
KORR Acquisitions Group Inc., a shareholder with a substantial position in GoPro Inc., sent a second letter to GoPro’s Nicholas D. Woodman, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and founder of GoPro, and Kenneth Goldman, the company’s lead independent director, with copies to the Company’s Board of Director urging the Company to explore a sale.
REI’s Westminster Location Closes On Monday
REI is closing its store in Westminster, CO after failing to reach a new agreement with the Orchard Town Center’s landlord, according to the Denver Post.
The North Face And REI Pull Ads From Facebook
The North Face and REI both said they would temporarily stop buying Facebook ads in solidarity with calls for a boycott from civil rights organizations. Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg have come under fire for allowing racist content and disinformation to propagate on the site.
Hudson To Open Sunglass Hut In-Store Shops
Hudson, the operator of more than 1,000 stores in airports and other commuter hubs across North America, unveiled its plans for in-store Sunglass Hut shop-in-shops as part of a new strategic venture with Luxottica Group.
Mercury Marine Named Preferred Engine Partner For Sting And Nordkapp Boats
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has entered into an agreement with Frydenbø to become the preferred engine partner of the company’s boat brands Sting and Nordkapp in all global markets.
Opkix Inc. To Acquire The PogoCam Brand
Opkix Inc., a Costa Mesa, CA.-based maker of tiny cameras and an integrated social content app, announced the acquisition of the PogoCam brand and its associated intellectual property, including its patent portfolio.
Target Bumps Starting Minimum Wage to $15/Hour, Adds Frontline Worker Bonus
Target will permanently raise its starting wage for U.S. employees to $15 per hour, commencing July 5, 2020. The move was announced with a range of updates and extensions to its pay and benefits programs.
U.S. Skier Visits Down 14 Percent for 2019/20 Season But Still Rank In Top Five
Skier visit numbers to U.S. ski areas totaled 51.1 million for the 2019/20 ski season, down almost 14 percent over the 2018/19 season, according to a report from The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA).
Emerald Releases Preparedness, Prevention And Response Plan
Emerald Holding, Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and other trade shows, announced its commitment to providing an elevated standard of health and safety protocols in preparation for the anticipated reopening of the company’s live events.
