Fortress Safe Biometric Gun Safes Recalled
Fortress Safe recalled about 61,000 of its Biometric Gun Safes. The Consumer Products Safety Commission said it is aware of a recent lawsuit alleging a 12-year-old boy died from a firearm obtained from one of the safes.
True Fitness GB Launches to Grow True and Octane Brands in the UK
The new company was co-founded by Alan Ellis and Neil Gillespie, reportedly bringing together over 50 years of combined experience in the fitness and wellbeing space, to drive growth of the True and Octane brands in UK’s commercial fitness market.
Tervis Hires New CEO
Tervis, the insulated drinkware manufacturer based in North Venice, FL, hired Hosana Fieber as the new CEO, with current CEO Rogan Donelly moving to executive chairman of the board.
KOA Survey: More Than Half of Campers Have Booked Trips for 2024
Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s (KOA) October Research Report found that 51 percent of campers booked at least one trip for 2024 compared to 13 percent of leisure travelers who have pre-booked their 2024 travel plans.
Reima USA Sets Sales Representation in Three More Territories
Reima, the Finnish children’s clothing brand, added new sales representation—Velocity Sales (Northeast), Mike Laroche (Southwest) and Parallel 45 Sales (Midwest)—to fill out its U.S. representation.
Moosejaw To Open First Retail Store in Salt Lake
The 8,200-square-foot store, scheduled to open on October 21 in Salt Lake City, is located near the “trendy” 9th and 9th neighborhood, and is the retailer’s first store in Utah.
Retro Fitness Names Chief Development Officer
Retro Fitness named Larry Strain as chief development officer. He brings more than 25 years of experience in the franchise space, including having worked at Starbucks, McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Donuts.
Golftec to Open Center in College Station
Golftec reported plans to open an instruction and club fitting center in College Station, TX, at 1505 University Drive East, Suite 410.
Pure Hockey to Open Second Store in Washington
Pure Hockey announced it will open a store in Tukwila, WA, at 303 Tukwila Parkway later this Fall; this is the retailer’s second in Washington. The other store is in Lynnwood.
ICSC Sees Holiday Sales Expanding 3.8 Percent
Retail sales are expected to grow 3.8 percent this holiday season, according to ICSC’s 2023 holiday shopping forecast. The agency also forecasted a 7.6 percent increase in F&B, bringing the total expected spend for the season to $1.60 trillion.
Dimension 6 Fitness Hires COO and CFO To Support Nike Strength Launch
Dimension 6 Fitness entered into a licensing partnership with Nike to launch the Nike Strength fitness equipment line and hired Kevin Siebers, a nine-year Nike veteran, as COO and CFO.
REI Again Closing for Two Days for Thanksgiving Holiday
The co-op said it will be paying its 16,000 employees to spend the day outside the day after Thanksgiving, while calling on the broader community to join and help others to do the same.
Johnson Outdoors to Discontinue its Eureka! Business
Johnson Outdoors, Inc. announced that it is exiting its Eureka product lines. The products will remain available for sale as it winds down operations, with plans to fulfill all customer requirements through the end of 2024.
Vista Outdoor Announces CFO for Outdoor Products Business
Vista Outdoor, Inc. announced that Andy Keegan, vice president and interim chief financial officer of Vista Outdoor, was promoted to CFO of Revelyst following Vista Outdoor’s planned separation of its Outdoor Products segment into a standalone public company.
Costco’s Longtime CEO to Step Down at End of Year
Costco Wholesale Corp. said Craig Jelinek, CEO since 2012, plans to step down, effective January 1, 2024. Ron Vachris, president and COO since February 2022, will succeed Jelinek as president and CEO.
