Have We Seen the Last of the In-Store Snow Sports Pre-Season Sale?
The days of the old SNIAGRAB and Powder Daze seem to be over as the one-time annual sales events that snow sports retailers used to sell off past season apparel and gear are left behind in favor of a wider selling window and web sales.
DPS and Phantom Glide Tap Chico Bukovansky as Global Sales Director
Industry veteran Chico Bukovansky will lead global sales for both brands. Previously, he worked for Slingshot Sports as chief revenue officer, and before that, he led global sales for Dakine. He also served on the Board of Directors at SIA from 2016 to 2018.
Citi Trends Posts Wider Q2 Loss as Retailer Moves to Clear Inventories
The retailer said it is swiftly capitalizing on two distinct opportunities: enhancing the ‘treasure hunt’ experience by securing branded goods at incredible values while also increasing the penetration of opening price point goods.
Swiftwick Adds Industry Vets to Management Team, Executes Brand Overhaul
Swiftwick has hired Katie Nguyen from Chaco as head of integrated marketing and James Osborne, who spent nearly two decades at Nike, to build the run specialty sales and community functions at the company.
On Opens Flagship Store in Milan
The roughly 5000-square-foot space on two levels aligns with the company’s expansion strategy, which operates 37 mono-brand stores in North America, Europe, and Asia, including 20 in China.
High Speed Gear Promotes Jay Sheet to Sales Manager
In his new position as sales manager, Sheets oversees sales and customer service at the company’s world headquarters in Swansboro, NC.
Bass Pro Shops to Open Outdoor World location in Lansing, MI
The 85,000-square-foot Outdoor World retail store will be in the Delta Crossing development and is expected to open in early 2026.
G-Form Inks $3M U.S. Army R&D Deal to Advance Helmet Protection
The latest G-Form OTAp is to fund research and development of a prototype that will improve the blunt impact performance of the US Army’s combat helmets while improving long-duration comfort for soldiers.
RV Shipments Jump 17.5 Percent in July, Led by Towables
Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 21.8 percent from last July with 21,560 shipments.
Abercrombie & Fitch Elects New Board Director
The global omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories, elected Andrew Clarke to its Board of Directors, effective August 21, 2024. Clarke is the global president of Mars Snacking, a division of Mars, Inc.
BOA and Primaloft Parent Compass Diversified Appoints New CFO
Effective August 31, 2024, Stephen Keller will assume the role of chief financial officer at Compass Diversified (CODI), succeeding Ryan Faulkingham. Faulkingham, who has served as the company’s CFO since July 2013
Rally House Opens Third Store in Texas
The new Rally House store in Deerbrook Marketplace opened in Humble, TX offering a comprehensive selection of officially licensed apparel paired with the officially licensed team merchandise.
Johnnie-O Welcomes Dave Neville as Senior VP of Marketing
Neville brings over two decades of experience in marketing and brand management, with a career that includes senior roles at Callaway Golf. He has also been at the forefront of digital and social media trends and content marketing, hosting the Callaway Talks YouTube show and The Fitting Room podcast.
The Buckle Reports Shrinking Q2 Profit as Comps Continue Slide
Comparable store net sales for the second quarter decreased 6.6 percent year-over-year. Online sales decreased 15.2 percent to $37.0 million in Q2, compared to net sales of $43.6 million for the 2023 Q2 period.
Pickleball Kingdom Continues Expansion in the PNW
Gunn Robison is leading this franchise expansion. Before joining Pickleball Kingdom, Gunn spent 25 years in technology sales and marketing, most recently as vice president of marketing at Microsoft.
