KOA Makes New Hires To Executive Team
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. hired Eric Rathburn as vice president of real estate development of the Owned and Operated Assets of KOA and Emily Cross as in-house legal counsel.
Nike Once Again Tops Piper Sandler’s Teen Survey
Nike remains the No. 1 brand for teens in apparel (31 percent) and footwear (60 percent ), according to Piper Sandler’s 44th Semi-Annual Generation Z survey. Lululemon, Converse, Crocs, and Hey Dude also gained traction.
Creedmoor Sports Acquires Property For Long-Term Growth
Creedmoor Sports, the manufacturer of precision shooting equipment, completed the purchase of four acres adjacent to its current facility in Anniston, AL, to support its growth objectives and future facility expansion.
Eagle Creek Partners For Canadian Distribution
Eagle Creek partnered with In-Sport Fashions for nationwide product distribution in Canada to offer consumers wider product availability and improved customer support.
HanesBrands Partners With University Of California, Berkeley
HanesBrands announced a new primary apparel partnership with the University of California, Berkeley. The ten-year agreement gives HBI exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute fanwear across mass and campus/local channels.
PXG Opens Store In Boston
PXG, the sports equipment manufacturer that sells a line of custom-fitted golf equipment products and accessories, opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Framingham, MA, located West of downtown Boston.
President & CEO Of JLL’s Americas Retail Business To Retire
JLL announced that Greg Maloney is retiring effective December 31, 2022. Kristin Mueller, a longtime partner and the current COO of JLL’s Property Management, will replace Maloney as president of the company’s Retail Property Management business.
Lids Expands Paris Saint-Germain Partnership
Lids and Paris Saint-Germain have expanded their partnership. Lids will now oversee two existing stores and future club locations in Europe.
Camping World Hires SVP, Corporate Development And Investor Relations
Camping World Holdings, Inc. hired Brett Andress as SVP of corporate development and investor relations, responsible for developing and enhancing corporate initiatives to promote the company’s business strategies and performance.
Adobe Predicts Modest Online Gain In Holiday Sales
Adobe expects U.S. online holiday sales to reach $209.7 billion from November 1 to December 31, representing a 2.5 percent growth year-over-year. During the 2021 holiday shopping season, $204.5 billion was spent online, growing 8.6 percent YoY, with consumers uncertain about returning to physical stores due to lingering pandemic concerns.
Recall: Spalding Momentous EZ Portable Basketball Goals
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Russell Brands recalled the Spalding Momentous EZ Assembly Portable Basketball Goals because of an impact injury hazard.
Bollé Brands Announces Sale Of Cébé
Bollé Brands Group announced that D.MO/RACER have agreed to purchase Cébé, the manufacturer of performance sunglasses, ski goggles and ski helmets.
The North Face Promotes Van Leeuwen To GM, The Americas
The North Face promoted Jan Van Leeuwen as general manager of the Americas. Van Leeuwen has been the general manager of The North Face EMEA for the past four years.
Nike To Open Inside London’s Battersea Power Station
Nike will be the latest retailer to open a store inside London’s Battersea Power Station retail complex. The 8,380-square-foot location opens on October 14.
CCM Hockey Partners With Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association
CCM Hockey was named the official equipment sponsor of the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association for the upcoming season.
