<p>China-based 361 Degrees International, Ltd. reported brick-and-mortar retail sales of 361º core-branded products increased approximately 10 percent year-over-year for the second quarter of 2025, which ended June 30, moderating slightly after expanding in the range of 10 percent to 15 percent in the first quarter.</p>
<p>The apparel company has added independent reps in the Midwest, New England, South Central, Southeast, the Rockies, and Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.</p>
<p>Net income for the quarter reached $10.6 million, or $2.89 per share, compared to net income of $10.43 million, or $2.85, in the year-ago period. For the six months, net income was $20.6 million, or $5.60, compared to net income of $19.25 million, or $5.26, for the same period last year.</p>
<p>The agreement covers men’s, women’s and kids footwear, with the first collection expected to launch in fall 2026. The partnership aims to expand Wrangler’s presence in the footwear market while adding to Genesco’s portfolio of licensed brands.</p>
<p>Stephen Smith, the president and CEO of L.L.Bean, will leave the company in the spring of 2026, capping a decade of leadership at the iconic Maine-based outdoor brand. The L.L.Bean Board of Directors, led by Chairman Shawn Gorman, has initiated a search for his successor.</p>
<p>Menard was previously at Teva, a Deckers Brands brand, for over 14 years. Previously, she held sales roles at Earth Footwear and Rockport, following her start as a men’s shoe buyer at Nordstrom.</p>
<p>Adam Field will lead the global marketing team, reporting to Charlie Pym, the company’s senior global vice president. He starts in his new role at Berghaus in July.</p>
<p>Thule Group President and CEO Mattias Ankarberg said the company’s 16 percent currency-neutral growth in the second quarter was driven by new products and categories, providing clear confirmation to him that the company’s high launch pace during the year has paid off.</p>
<p>Vuori plans to open its first store in Hawaii at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu. The company ended 2024 with just over 80 stores in the U.S. and five globally. </p>
<p>Nike’s former chief sustainability officer Noel Kinder was hired as LULU’s senior vice president of sustainability, reporting to Ted Dagnese, the company’s chief supply chain officer. He replaced Esther Speck who served as senior vice president of Sustainable Business and Impact at Lululemon for almost ten years.</p>
<p>In his most recent role as government account manager for Sellmark Corporation, Alexander Forney led initiatives to develop new business opportunities across law enforcement and military agencies nationwide.</p>
<p>Retail sales, in retail value, for the Fila brand in China increased in mid-single digits year-over-year in the second quarter, a moderation from the high-single-digit trend in the first quarter.</p>
<p>Brandywine River Reps, Inc., Odle Sales and Praelia Group offer deep regional expertise and strong relationships that will help better serve Wilex X dealers and reach new audiences in the outdoor, tactical and law enforcement spaces.”</p>
<p>Puma’s 10-year contract extension on its deal with Manchester City will reportedly be worthup to £1 billion (US$1.3bn), in the form of £100 million per year which is a marked increase from its previous agreement of £65 million per year, signed in 2019.</p>
<p>Heather Sweeny, a former Adidas executive, was appointed as VP of Finance across all KMD Brands in North America, including Oboz, Rip Curl and Kathmandu.</p>
