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Levi Strauss Continues Retail Expansion in Canada Ahead of Holiday Season
Store locations in Kelowna and Toronto will help expand Levi’s brand presence in British Columbia and Ontario, while a third store in Midtown Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, will be the first owned-and-operated location in the province
Protective Industrial Products Acquires Honeywell’s PPE Business
PIP’s industry-leading brands include PIP, G-Tek, Boss®, Bouton Optical, Grippaz, and Bisley Workwear, along with licensed PPE brands such as Puma Safety Footwear.
Puma Opens Las Vegas Flagship
Located in the heart of the Las Vegas strip, the store offers a “retail experience” with various immersive and interactive features, including a professional F1 racing simulator, an interactive arcade and a customization studio where customers can personalize apparel and footwear.
Moonlight Partners with Abritu Sport for Canadian Distribution
Moonlight, the Norwegian brand known for its outdoor lighting equipment, is officially entering the Canadian market, which was made possible through a new distribution agreement with Abritu Sport, which distributes brands like NNormal and Coros.
Ross Stores Sees Q3 Sales Growth Slow from Stronger First Half Trend
The CEO said the retailer needed to execute better but also cited a combination of severe weather during the quarter from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, along with unseasonably warm temperatures, that also negatively impacted results.
Hydro Flask and Osprey Packs Parent Helen of Troy Expands Beauty Portfolio
Helen of Troy Limited, parent of the Hydro Flask, Osprey Packs and OXO businesses, has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire the business of Olive & June, LLC.
Segway Recalls Segway Ninebot P100 KickScooters Due to Fall and Injury Hazard
The company has received 31 reports of broken front forks, including six reports of injuries, including a fracture, cuts, scrapes, bruises, and shoulder pain.
Black Diamond Voluntarily Recalls Pieps Pro IPS Avalanche Transceiver
The recall involves the Pieps Pro IPS Avalanche Transceiver in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada due to an issue with the size of the battery compartment.
SP Connect Taps Creagh-Keller Sales for Mid-Atlantic and Southern Territories
The CK Sales team is led by Stephen Keller and includes Roberto Rivera, Ashley Moore, Bryan Richardson, Darren Poore, Brandon Vice, Rick Adams, and Tim Wisner.
Shoe Carnival, Inc. Lowers Full-Year Sales Guidance on Calendar Shift, Warm Weather Impact
The parent of the Shoe Carnival, Rogan’s and Shoe Station retail banners, reported that Q3 net sales were $306.9 million as compared to $319.9 million in Q3 2023, with ~$20 million moving out of the third quarter due to the retail calendar shift.
Modern America Campgrounds Acquires NH Campground with Four More in Pipeline
The largest RV park owner in the Northeast has acquired Winding River Campground in Exeter, NH. The company said the deal marks its 29th park acquisition in the last 24 months, with plans for 33 locations by the beginning of the 2025 season.
Report: Outdoor Recreation Contributes $1.2 Trillion to the U.S. Economy, Supports 5 Million U.S. Jobs
The newly revised data in this year’s BEA report, outlines that the outdoor recreation economy has grown 36 percent in real terms since 2012 and that outdoor recreation contributes more to the U.S. economy than farming, mining and utilities.
TJX Adds Eight Sierra Locations in Q3; Has Big Merchandise Plans for Sierra E-Commerce
The company said it is well-positioned to take advantage of the outstanding availability in the marketplace and deliver an eclectic mix of exciting gifts to its stores and online throughout this holiday season. The CFO said they have some great merchandise plans for the U.S. e-commerce sites in the Sierra business.
Alterra Mountain Company Closes on A-Basin Acquisition
Alan Henceroth, A-Basin’s chief operating officer who has been with A-Basin for 36 years and has driven the mountain’s unique culture, will continue on to lead the resort and oversee daily operations with his longtime team.
Stio to Expand Retail Footprint in Vail and Sun Valley for 2024/25
For the Fall/Winter 2024/25 season, the company announced plans to open a new Mountain Studio in Vail, CO and bolster its partnership with longtime wholesale partner Sturtevants of Sun Valley, ID, with a Stio shop-in-shop.
