Health & Fitness Assoc. Rebrands Annual IHRSA Show to The HFA Show
The decision on the new show name came after an extensive review and feedback process with rebranding experts, members, supplier partners, exhibitors, and association leaders
MarineMax Look Ahead: Earnings Could Take Hit from Hurricane Helene
The recreational boat, yacht and superyacht services company now forecasts fiscal year 2024 adjusted EBITDA in the range of $155 million to $190 million, down from an adjusted EBITDA of $239.5 million in 2023.
Field & Stream Lodge Co. Opens First Location in Bozeman
Starwood Capital Group and A.J. Capital Partners created the lodge concept with plans to target cities near national parks, mountains and ski towns for future hotels, with Field & Stream Bozeman serving as the flagship location.
REI to Close Again on Black Friday, Encourage ‘Nature Therapy’
REI Co-op will again close all stores, distribution centers, activity centers, call centers, and headquarters on Thanksgiving and Black Friday Outdoor and pay its employees to spend the day outside.
Topgolf to Open Venue in Bryan, TX
TopGolf Bryan, TX, will open on October 18 in Travis Bryan Midtown Park in a former BigShots sports lounge
Ames Watson to Lead Champion’s U.S. Collegiate and Teamwear Business
Ames Watson will oversee Champion’s U.S. collegiate apparel and teamwear business through GearCo, which is managed and operated by Ames Watson, following its sale to Authentic Brands Group.
GSM Outdoors Acquisition by Platinum Equity is Finalized
GSM Outdoors, headquartered in Irving, TX, owns over 50 outdoor brands. Previous owner Gridiron Capital acquired GSM in 2020. CEO Eddie Castro will continue to lead the company.
Dick’s SG to Hire Fewer Seasonal Workers This Year
The retailer plans to hire nearly 8,000 seasonal workers for this year’s holiday season, a step back from the 8,600 planned hires in 2023. A steady decline in employee turnover since 2021 led DKS to a decrease in the number of seasonal workers this year.
DOD Outdoors Hires Two Indie Outdoor Industry Sales Groups
Japan-based camping brand DOD Outdoors has engaged Clear Creek Reps and White Fish Trading Company as its new sales reps covering the Rockies and Midwest regions.
Elevate Outdoor Collective Promotes Josee Larocque to CEO
The parent company of the K2, Marker, Dalbello, Völkl, Ride, Line, Backcountry Access, Atlas Snow Shoe, Tubbs Snowshoes, and Madshus brands said COO Larocque replaces CEO John Colonna, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests.
Report: Holiday Shopping Intentions Driven by Consumer Optimism, Quest for Value
This year’s household food and grocery costs will impact holiday shopping for 62 percent of consumers, but more holiday shoppers, 57 percent, feel positive about personal finances than in 2023.
Vail Mountain and Town of Vail to Develop Fourth Base Village
The Town of Vail, Vail Resorts, and East West Partners have inked a partnership to develop the West Lionshead area into a fourth base village at Vail Mountain.
Amazon Plans to Hire 250,000 Holiday Workers, Same As Last Year
Amazon aims to add 250,000 U.S. seasonal employees during the 2024 holiday season, matching its target number from 2023.
Fear Of God CEO to Lead Everlane
Alfred Chang, the CEO of luxury streetwear brand Fear of God, was appointed CEO of Everlane. The company was founded in 2010 by Michael Preysman and Jesse Farmer with the mission of selling clothing with transparent pricing.
NSSF: NICS Background Checks Moderate in September
The 1.3 percent gain marks a sequential deceleration from increases of 8.3 percent in August and 4.0 percent in July, although the July figure had marked the first year-over-year monthly increase since December 2023.
