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May Retail Jobs See Huge Year-Over-Year Increase
The retail industry employment increased by 28,800 jobs seasonally adjusted in May over April and 100,200 jobs unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said Friday.
Nordica Signs Trio Of European Skiers
Nordica on Friday announced the signing of three new FIS Alpine World Cup athletes: Swiss racers Marc Rochat and Justin Murisier, and Slovenian speed expert Boštjan Kline. They join the company’s Dobermann World Cup team, which includes German national team members Felix Neureuther and Fritz Dopfer, and Italy’s Dominik Paris.
Newell Brands’ CFO To Retire
Newell Brands Inc. announced that Ralph Nicoletti, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire at the close of 2018.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints Director Of Investor Relations
Columbia Sportswear Company announced that Andrew Burns has joined the company as director of investor relations and competitive intelligence.
Canada Goose Announces Strategy For Long-Term Growth In China
Canada Goose announced the company’s expansion plans for Greater China, including establishing a regional head office in Shanghai and a partnership with Alibaba, as well as appointing Scott Cameron as president, Greater China.
Nationwide Trails Celebration To Take Place June 2
American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day is aiming to collectively improve 2,802 miles of trail, the distance across the U.S., in a single day, in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System.
Chums Announces River Guide Competition Finalists
Chums announced the finalists of its Ultimate River Guide competition. The competition is being held in celebration of the eyewear retainer and outdoor accessory brand’s 35th anniversary.
Paddlesports Retailer Announces 2018 Paddlesports Industry Dinner
Paddlesports Retailer, the official North American tradeshow of the paddlesports industry, has selected the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel as the venue for the 2018 Paddlesports Industry Dinner, featuring the first Paddling Magazine Product & Industry Awards.
Michigan Becomes First State To Create Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council
Michigan on May 30 became the first state in the Midwest to create an Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council.
Dick’s Raises Guidance After Robust Q1
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. raised the company’s outlook for the year after reporting first-quarter earnings that came in well above Wall Street’s consensus target. Same-store sales dipped 2.5 percent.
NRF Disappointed Over China Tariffs
NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said in a statement, “China’s trade practices raise serious concerns, but job-killing tariffs aren’t the answer. As the U.S. and China prepare for another round of negotiations, we hope the administration has clearly defined objectives and concrete solutions to resolve this trade dispute without tariffs.”
Report: Eddie Bauer, Pacific Sunwear Exploring Merger
Eddie Bauer and Pacific Sunwear, both owned by private-equity firm Golden Gate Capital, could merge in a play that would shrink store count from their combined 700 locations, sources told Reuters.
American Hiking Society Announces 2018 National Trails Fund Recipients
The National Trails Fund gives trail clubs and land managers the necessary funding to complete critical trail projects across the country, thanks to the support of the fund’s Charter Sponsor, L.L.Bean.
United By Blue Launching Nationwide Cleanup Road Trip
From June to August, United By Blue will be co-hosting 21 cleanups across the country with retail partners and volunteers. By the end of 2018, the sustainable outdoor apparel and lifestyle brand will have performed a waterway cleanup in all 50 states.
Fox Racing Hires Pacific-Northwest Reps
Fox Racing has appointed NorthernMark Agency, based in Pleasanton, CA, as sales agency for the company’s Northern California/Northern Nevada region.
