Lacoste Names Deputy CEO
Lacoste promoted Catherine Spindler to deputy chief executive officer. Spindle joined Lacoste as chief brand officer in 2019.
Recall: Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boots
Salewa has recalled its men’s and women’s Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boots manufactured before April 2022.
The North Face To Open 70-Plus Stores In North America
The North Face plans to open more than 70 stores in North America and up to 300 additional retail and partner locations globally over the next five years.
L.L.Bean Set To Open In Hudson, MA In November
L.L.Bean is opening a store at Hudson’s Highland Commons on November 4; this is the retailer’s ninth store in Massachusetts.
Rack Room Shoes Names Midwest/Tennessee Regional Manager
Rack Room Shoes has promoted Jennifer Scantland to Midwest/Tennessee regional manager.
Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Acquires Fins & Feathers
Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, the Bozeman, MT-based fly-fishing travel vacation company, acquired Fins & Feathers, a fly shop in Four Corners, eight miles west of Bozeman.
Kampgrounds Of America Reports Q3 Revenue Growth
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. shared continued revenue growth in its Q3 Business Report. When comparing the same period in a record-setting 2021, revenue improved by 2.1 percent on a same-store basis. Looking ahead, advanced deposits on future business are up 4.5 percent.
Recall: Aqualong Recalls Buoyancy Compensator
Aqualong’s Apeks Exotec Scuba Diving Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) are being recalled. The dump valve knob on certain models could get stuck when the recalled BCD inflates
Adidas Issues Profit Warning, Blames Ongoing China Weakness
Adidas announced preliminary results for the third quarter and reduced its full-year 2022 guidance. The company’s new outlook takes into account a further deterioration of traffic trends in Greater China as well as a significant inventory build-up as a result of lower consumer demand in major Western markets since the beginning of September, which is expected to lead to higher promotional activity during the remainder of 2022.
Al’s Sporting Goods Acquires Bob Ward’s & Sons
Al’s Sporting Goods, with three stores in Utah and Idaho, acquired all five Bob Ward & Sons, an outdoor retailer with five locations in Montana.
Foot Locker To Close Wisconsin Distribution Center
Foot Locker, Inc. notified the state and employees that it will close its distribution center in Wausau, WI, in 2023, affecting 210 jobs.
REI Co-Op To Open In Tallahassee
REI Co-op will open its Tallahassee, FL store on November 11. Located at 1415 Timberlane Road at Market Square, the store offers 22,000 square feet of space.
Xponential Fitness Signs Master Franchise Agreement In Kuwait
Xponential Fitness, Inc. signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Kuwait for its brands Rumble, Club Pilates, StretchLab, and CycleBar.
Red Wing Shoe Names Fourth-Generation Family Member As CEO
Red Wing Shoe Company announced that its board of directors had named Allison Gettings president and chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2023. Gettings is the great-granddaughter of J.R. Sweasy, who was president and CEO from 1921 to 1949 and the first fourth-generation family member to run the company.
Five Iron To Open In Atlanta
Five Iron Golf has signed a lease at 675 W Peachtree Street, located in Midtown, Atlanta, marking its first Southeast location.
