Study: June Mall Index Finds Mall Visits on the Rise Again in the U.S.
After four straight months of year-over-year visit declines, indoor malls, open-air lifestyle centers and outlet malls saw YoY visits rebound significantly in June 2023.
3T Adds New Sales Rep for Australia
Italian gravel and road bike brand 3T hired industry veteran Julian Green as a sales rep covering Australia. Green is responsible for building and supporting the company’s dealer network, driving sales and expanding its regional market presence.
Dick’s SG Tops Active Lifestyle Chains on 2023 NRF Top 100 Retailers List
Dick’s Sporting Goods, once again, is the largest U.S. retailer with prominent active lifestyle offerings on the National Retail Federation’s annual list of the Top 100 Retailers. Among active lifestyle chains, Dick’s was followed in the top five by Bass Pro, Camping World, Academy Sports, and Foot Locker.
Iron Valley Supply Hires Account Manager
Iron Valley Supply hired Danny Veltri as an account manager, with over a decade in the shooting, collecting and building firearms space.
Camping World Opens Jayco Exclusive Dealership in Oklahoma
Camping World Holdings, Inc. opened another manufacturer-exclusive location in Jayco, Oklahoma City, OK.
Designer Brands’ Dutch Auction Tender Offer Priced At $10 A Share
Designer Brands, Inc.’s Dutch auction tender offer, which expired on July 7, was priced at $10.00 a share, the upper end of its raised $8.75 to $10.00 range.
McClumsy Apparel Moves to New West Virginia Location
McClumsy, a lifestyle apparel brand based in Thomas, WV, relocated to the historic Colabrese General Store building in Thomas, WV, on its first anniversary. The company officially began business in the building full-time on July 1.
DBI Names New President of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
Designer Brands, Inc. named Laura Denk, president of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and EVP of Designer Brands, effective July 24.
Bluebird Backcountry Ski Area Shutters Operations After Three-Year Run
Bluebird Backcountry, which describes itself as a “human-powered ski area,” has apparently run out of human power and is permanently closing.
Vista Outdoor Names President for Simms Fishing Products
Vista Outdoor, Inc. named Jordan Judd as president of Simms Fishing Products, effective August 1. He joins Simms from Salomon North America, where he was president and general manager since early 2020.
Skechers Partners with Pickleball England
Skechers continues to invest heavily in its sponsorship of pickleball events and was recently named the official footwear sponsor of the 2023 English Open and the English Nationals’ pickleball tournaments.
Nike Extends Contract with Inter Milan
Inter Milan announced it extended its contract with kit supplier Nike. The collaboration started in 1998. Nike will continue designing match and training kits for Inter Milan’s men’s, women’s and youth teams, including lifestyle collections.
U.S. Ski Mountaineering Association Names Executive Director
The U.S. Ski Mountaineering Association (USSMA or USA Skimo) named Anthony Armstrong to the newly-created executive director position, responsible for leading the association and as it prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Arc’Teryx Opens First Store in Sydney
Arc’teryx opened its first store in Sydney, Australia, at the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping center.
June UK Indoor Retail Foot Traffic Down as Weather Pushes Shoppers Outside
The British Retail Consortium reported that June retail foot traffic (footfall) was down versus the comp period last year as the hot weather meant that people opted to enjoy the outdoors rather than spend time shopping inside.
