Jan 2, 2025 · Marquee Brands is the first to ring the acquisition bell in the consumer goods space in 2025 as the global brand consolidator (and accelerator) and owner of 17 global consumer brands announced the acquisition of Laura Ashley, the legacy home, fashion and lifestyle brand celebrated for its romantic English aesthetic, from Gordon Brothers.

Vermont-based Orvis, founded in 1856, announced plans to lay off 112 employees, close some of its retail stores and discontinue its iconic catalog “to enable a smaller and more agile business.” “Orvis is in a period of business evolution that requires us to think differently.

Jan 2, 2025 · Suunto, the maker of above-ground and underwater navigational equipment, announced that effective January 1, 2025, it will distribute its products direct to the Dive channel in North America, which includes independent dive centers, dive instructors and schools and authorized Suunto resellers.

Oct 15, 2024 · SDS Imports, a manufacturer of firearms and accessories in Knoxville, TN, and an import partner of Tisas USA, MAC, Inglis, and Spandau Arms, has rebranded to SDS Arms to help grow its sales and reach in the U.S. firearms market

The Dyrt’s 2025 Camping Report found that millions of Americans continue to discover the activity, with 81.1 million Americans camping in 2024 and 5.8 million first-timer campers.

Oct 1, 2024 · The Beachbody Company, Inc. (Bodi) said it is evolving its core business model with an omni-channel sales channel approach that will streamline operations and better position the company for future profitable growth.

Oct 24, 2024 · Deckers Brands shares were up over 10 percent in after-hours trading on Thursday, October 24. The parent of the Hoka, Ugg, and Teva brands blew past analysts’ estimates and a last-minute downgrade from a BTIG analyst.

Sep 18, 2024 · The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) reports that the global fitness industry reached new milestones in 2023 as more people embrace health and fitness across key regions.. According to the data collected by the HFA (fka IHRSA) and published in its 2024 HFA Global Report, several established markets reported record membership levels and fitness participation, while many emerging markets ...

Nov 21, 2024 · Gap Inc., parent of the Athleta, Banana Republic, Gap, and Old Navy retail brands, reported that third quarter net sales grew for the fourth consecutive quarter and said it gained market share across all brands while meaningfully expanding operating margin.

Nov 8, 2024 · Schoeller Textil AG announced it will cease manufacturing operations in Sevelen, Switzerland, toward the end of 2025. The company cited in a media release its decision is high labor and energy costs, the strong Swiss franc, and the persistently poor market environment since the pandemic to cover production costs for highly …