Pura Vida Returns To Growth In First Quarter
Pura Vida recorded its first positive quarterly revenue performance in five quarters, primarily driven by the opening of three stores in its prior fiscal year, according to the quarterly report of its parent, Vera Bradley. The company said Pure Vida will pause store openings this year as it focuses on reviving online growth and expanding with larger wholesale accounts.
Goodsurf To Open First Venue In Dallas
Goodsurf, an entertainment concept that combines surfing and hospitality, owned by Urban Entertainment Concepts, reported it would open its first venue in the first quarter of 2024 in Dallas, TX at 317 S. 2nd Avenue.
Former Footwear Industry Exec Stanley Kravetz Passes Away At 90 Years
The family of long-time footwear industry executive Stanley Irving Kravetz announced his passing on June 8 at the age of 90. Stanley was an executive at Timberland, Rockport, Frye Boot, Geox USA and Thorlo, and served on the Boards of Rocky Shoes and Boots and Clark’s of England.
Capgemini: Over 75 Percent Of Younger Sports Fans Prefer Watching Outside Of Venues
Seventy-seven percent of Gen Z and 75 percent of Millennials say they prefer to watch sports outside of venues, compared to 53 percent of Baby Boomers and 32 percent above 70 years old, according to Capgemini Research Institute’s latest report “A Whole New Ball Game: Why Sports Tech Is A Game Changer.”
Camping World To Acquire Oregon RV Dealer, Adding Three Locations
Camping World Holdings, Inc. plans to acquire Funtime RV in Oregon. Funtime operates three locations in Tualatin, Sandy and Klamath Falls, predominantly selling Forest River RV and Keystone RV products.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Unit Names OEM District Sales Manager
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit named Will Mitchell as district sales manager, OEM, Region 044.
Rally House Sets Three Store Openings
Rally House announced it opened stores in North Little Rock, Philadelphia and Iowa City.
Sports Inc. Renews Partnership With OrderMyGear
Sports, Inc. renewed its partnership with OrderMyGear. Under the multi-year agreement through 2025, OMG maintains the title of Sports, Inc.’s preferred provider of online team stores and group ordering for members.
Frasers Group Forms Joint Venture To Expand In Indonesia
Frasers Group Asia announced a new joint venture agreement with PT Map Active Indonesia to launch Sports Direct in the country. The retail group said the deal is “the first step in a region-wide expansion” between the two and will see the introduction of Sports Direct’s stores across Indonesia, including both the wholesale and retail components.
Ecovative Raises Over $30 Million
Ecovative Design LLC, the eco-friendly materials company based in Green Island, NY, announced it initially closed on a Series E round of over $30 million.
Timberland Taps Nike Vet As Chief Merchandising Officer
Timberland tapped Nike veteran Archie McEachern for the newly created position of vice president and chief merchandising officer, reporting to global brand president Susie Mulder.
Vuori To Open Stores In Colorado And Michigan
Vuori reported it plans to open a store at Somerset Collection, the luxury shopping mall in Troy, MI, and a store at the Park Meadows shopping mall in Lone Tree, CO.
Apparel Group Inks Partnership With Clarks To Expand Saudi Arabia Retail
Apparel Group has inked a strategic partnership with the Clarks footwear brand to expand the Clarks retail footprint across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with plans to inaugurate more than 20 stores over the next five years.
Keen Making Price Cuts To Clear Inventory, Support Retailer Discounting
Keen Footwear is creating a buzz in the market as the brand announced to consumers and retailers last week that it is offering lowered prices on nearly every Keen shoe available through retail partners and their retail site.
Uneekor Revamps Organizational Structure
Uneekor, the maker of golf simulator technologies based in Irvine, CA, announced a restructuring to its organizational setup, including new hires to its leadership team.
