SGB Update

Fjällräven Focuses On Outdoor Specialty With Hires

The appointments of Seth Quackenbush as specialty account sales manager and the addition of Mountain Source sales agency to the Rocky Mountain region will address aspects of the company’s commitment to grow and support this channel.

MyPakage Names Former Merrell Exec VP Of Sales

Jim Bailey’s responsibilities include developing a high-performance sales team and building out a consumer-centric approach to marketing for the men’s comfort apparel company.

OIA Adds Eight Trade Advisory Council Members

OIATAC provides analysis and advises OIA and OIA members on international trade policy, including importing, exporting, U.S. manufacturing, and other relevant issues.

NRF Sees 3.6 Percent Gain In Holiday Sales

The National Retail Federation expects sales in November and December, excluding autos, gas and restaurant sales, to increase a solid 3.6 percent to $655.8 billion — significantly higher than the 10-year average of 2.5 percent and above the seven-year average of 3.4 percent since recovery began in 2009.

Moody’s May Downgrade Bass Pro’s Debt Ratings

Moody’s Investors Service placed the ratings on Bass Pro Group on review for a possible downgrade due to “significant integration risk” as well as a potential “sizable increase” in debt levels due to its pending acquisition of Cabela’s Inc.

ACK Preserves Top Customer Service Rating

Austin Canoe and Kayak made Bizrate’s Platinum Circle of Excellence for the second year in row after scoring significantly higher than 3,500 other retailers.