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Delta Apparel Posts Steep Q2 Loss On Production Curtailment
Delta Apparel reported a net loss of $36.3 million in the fiscal second quarter ended March 30 due to significant production curtailments in the Delta Group segment. Sales were down 28.5 percent.
NRF Monthly Import Cargo To Reach 2 Million TEU Through Early Fall
“We haven’t seen numbers this high for this many months in almost two years.” —NRF Vice President Jonathan Gold
Delta Galil Appoints New CFO
Lilach Payorski assumes the role of CFO at the end of July. She will succeed Asaf Alperovitz, who has been the company’s CFO since 2019. He will stay on through July to ensure a smooth transition.
Candace Parker Appointed President of Adidas Women’s Basketball
Parker steps into the role following her retirement from the WNBA and marking a sixteen-year partnership with Adidas during her pro basketball career.
Mission Appoints CEO and CFO
Jocelyn Thornton, who formerly led Dearfoams, was hired as CEO and Deborah Klemm as its new chief financial officer.
Report: U.S. Sports Participation Increased Across Most Categories in 2023
Pickleball continues to grow in popularity, with the highest percentage increase year-over-year for the fourth consecutive year. Pickleball was up 54 percent in 2023 vs 2022.
Simon Property Group Sells Stake in Authentic Brands Group
Simon Property Group reported it sold the remaining 10 percent stake in brand management firm Authentic Brands Group for $1.2 billion.
Wolverine Worldwide Business Continues to Shrink in Q1 While Turnaround Progresses
Revenue for the ongoing business fell nearly 25 percent in Q1, The parent of the Merrell, Saucony, Wolverine and Sweaty Betty brands said it is beginning to see proof points emerge as early validation of its strategy and execution on its turnaround and transformation plan.
Levi Strauss Settles Lawsuit Against Brunello Cucinelli Over Trademarked Tab
Filed in January 2024, Levi Strauss accused the Italian luxury fashion brand of infringing its trademarked rectangular tab.
JD Sports Opens First Store in the Middle East
The occasion follows the franchise agreement with GMG, announced in July 2023, and a testament to the brand’s global reach and appeal.
Wolverine Worldwide Names New CFO
Taryn Miller was appointed as the company’s chief financial officer. She will succeed Michael D. Stornant, who is retiring after nearly 30 years with the company.
Puma Returns To Growth In The Americas In Q1
Puma’s sales in the Americas region showed positive sales growth in the first quarter on a currency-neutral basis for the first time in four quarters but reported sales and earnings declined due to unfavorable currency effects and challenging year-ago comparisons. The results were in line with company expectations, and full-year guidance was maintained.
New Era Names Creative Director
Dao-Yi Chow was tapped as creative director and vice president, overseeing the design New Era’s first apparel line—Brand New Era, as well as merchandising and marketing.
Report: Down 98 Percent, Peloton May be Attractive at the Right Price
PTON shares surged in the mid-teens on Tuesday, May 7, after CNBC reported early that several private equity firms had considered a buyout of the connected fitness company.
Life Time and Lululemon Announce New Apparel Partnership
Lululemon becomes an official apparel partner of Life Time Tennis and Pickleball.
