EXEC: Crocs, Inc. CEO Lays Out Solid Path for Future After Holiday Quarter Beat and Upbeat Outlook
EXEC: Dick’s SG Scores Upgrade from Baird, Eyes Strong Foot Locker Recovery Potential
EXEC: Interactive Strength Files Suit Against Sportstech Brands and Founder Over Loan Default
EXEC: Mizuno Breaks Records for Fiscal 9-Month Period But Americas Profit Hurt by Tariffs
EXEC: Thule Reports Flat Organic Sales in Q4; North America Shows Recovery
SGB Update
Sea to Summit Appoints Jon Hanson as President North America
“After an incredible chapter at Stanley 1913, it’s time to begin the next one,” Hanson said in a LinkedIn post. I’m grateful for the experiences, relationships and lessons along the way.”
Stahls’ Appoints Managing Director in Spain
Stahls’ appointed Josep Maria Morralla Mercadé as managing director of Stahls’ TPT, the company’s Spain-based apparel decoration and licensing operation.
NRF: Retail Sales Inch Up in January for Fourth Consecutive Monthly Gain
Retail sales saw a moderate monthly increase in January, marking the fourth consecutive month of sequential growth, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. Strong year-over-year gains were again seen.
Former Lululemon CEO to Lead Beauty Giant Wella Company
Calvin McDonald, who stepped down as CEO of Lululemon Athletica Inc. at the end of January, has been appointed CEO of The Wella Company, effective April 2. Wella owns a portfolio of iconic hair, nails and beauty tech brands for industry professionals and consumers.
Vasa Fitness Names CFO
As CFO, Michael Schwindle, with over 30 years of financial and operational experience, will lead finance, accounting, treasury, and procurement functions to support Vasa Fitness’s club expansion and long-term enterprise value.
SGB Executive
EXEC: Perfect Moment’s Fiscal Q3 Sales Come in Flat; Profitability Improves
Perfect Moment, Ltd., the London-based luxury skiwear maker, reported flat sales in the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, but achieved profitability, with the third consecutive quarter of gross margin and EBITDA improvement.
EXEC: Crocs, Inc. CEO Lays Out Solid Path for Future After Holiday Quarter Beat and Upbeat Outlook
The company expects Crocs Brand full-year revenue to be flat to up 2 percent on a reported basis, led by approximately 10 percent International growth, offset by declines in North America as the company anniversaries the strategic actions taken in the second half of 2025.
EXEC: Giant Bicycle Continues Strong DD Sales Declines to Start 2026
For January 2026, Giant Group reported monthly revenue fell 21.6 percent to NT$3.7 billion, marking the company’s 11th consecutive decline (since February 2025). Shipment revenues declined 15.4 percent for the 2025 full-year period.
EXEC: Eddie Bauer’s Retail Operator Sets Corporate Layoffs Ahead of HQ Closing
Eddie Bauer, LLC, the operator of Eddie Bauer’s North American stores, plans to permanently shutter its headquarters in Seattle, WA, and lay off about 60 employees in the process, according to a state filing.
EXEC: Dick’s SG Scores Upgrade from Baird, Eyes Strong Foot Locker Recovery Potential
Baird raised its rating on Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. to “Outperform” from “Neutral” due in part to bullishness on a robust recovery of the recently-acquired Foot Locker business. Analyst Jonathan Komp wrote in a note, “We are impressed by Dick’s productivity gains vs. pre-COVID levels and bullish on the multi-year Foot Locker recovery (levered to NKE’s turn).”
