KOA: Fourth Of July Camping Levels Flat To 2022
The Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report, July 2023 Edition, outlines that more than 21.5 million households camped over the 4th of July holiday, a number on par with 2022 despite weather challenges in many regions; however, most campers (56 percent) shared that they have been postponing trips to occur later in the summer or fall.
Camping World Expands RV Inventory Floor Plan Facility
Camping World Holdings, Inc. amended its floor plan credit agreement to provide additional financial and operational flexibility for its growth strategy.
JCPenney Reopens Corporate Headquarters in Plano
JCPenney announced on July 20 that it reopened its corporate offices at the Campus at Legacy West in Plano, TX, which supports 2,000 employees and features an open working environment.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Appoints Marine Technical Support Manager
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit promoted John Wilkinson to Marine technical support manager, Yamaha Marine Customer Experience Division.
The North Face Opens Location at Woodlands Mall
The North Face opened a new store at The Woodlands Mall, marking its eighth store in Texas.
Arc’Teryx to Open Store at Tysons Corner Center
Arc’teryx announced plans to open a store at Tysons Corner Center in Tysons, VA, its eighth store in the U.S.
Pacsun Opens First Store Dedicated to Activewear
Pacsun opened its first dedicated activewear store in the Mall of America. The company named the 1,500-square-foot space PAC1980 after its newest activewear collection and pays homage to the year the brand was founded.
BodyArmor Founder Acquires Majority Stake in Nobull
Mike Repole, the founder of Vitaminwater and BodyArmor, acquired a majority stake in Nobull, the training footwear and apparel brand. Terms were not disclosed.
The Running Event Partners with NSRA to Open TRE to Indie Shoe Retailers
The Running Event (TRE) has partnered with the National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) to grow TRE’s support of the specialty retail industry.
UPS Returns to Negotiating Table with Union
United Parcel Service said it would return to the bargaining table with a better offer for roughly 340,000 Teamsters-represented U.S. workers before their contract expired on July 31.
Salewa USA Recalls Certain Cable Wire Chocks Due to Fall Hazard
The recall involves Wild Country brand Superlight Rocks (model number 40-RSL) and Superlight Rocks Set 1-6 (model number 40-RSLSET) single cable wire chocks used for climbing. When exposed to seaside conditions, corrosion could occur and weaken the cable chocks and break.
CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using SQM Bike Helmets Sold on Amazon
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning to consumers to stop wearing SQM bicycle helmets. The helmets could fail to protect riders in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. The seller, SQM, headquartered in China, has not agreed to recall the helmets.
SFIA and Running USA Announce Strategic Partnership
The two active lifestyle industry research companies will offer their members reciprocal discounts on reports and collaborate on upcoming new research.
European Off-Pricer BestSecret Names VP, Men’s Fashion Apparel
BestSecret Group, a European members-only online site for off-price fashion, hired Elisa Radaelli as vice president of men’s fashion apparel.
Camping World Opens First Montana Dealership
Camping World Holdings, Inc. opened an RV dealership in Billings, MT. The company is looking to grow its store count by 50 percent over the next five years.
