Vince Holding Corp. Solidifies Yuji Okumura’s Role as CFO
The company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer since March 2025, and Controller since September 2020, has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective April 14, 2025.
Planet Fitness Franchisee Joins NewRoad Capital Partners
The new partner at the firm, Vincent Love, is based out of Denver, CO. He is a Planet Fitness franchisee, owning five gyms in Colorado and Wyoming.
EXEC: Sports Direct Inks Retail Agreement to Expand in Australia and New Zealand
Accent Group plans to build a large Sports Direct business in Australia with an initial rollout of at least 50 Sports Direct stores plus online targeted over the first six years.
Lycra to Launch Bio-Derived EcoMade Fiber in 2025
Bio-derived Lycra EcoMade fiber made with Qira is sourced from annually renewable dent corn from Iowa, offering raw material origin transparency and a sustainable solution to help reduce the environmental impact of apparel.
EXEC: UK-Based Passenger Outdoor Brand Hits Temporary “Pause” in U.S. Market
The action by the UK-based company is said to be both an effort to hit pause due to the issues surrounding the rapidly changing tariff situation in the U.S. and also due to a strategy to focus more on its fast-growing EU business.
Under Armour Appoints Three New Members to Board of Directors
Effective April 15, Dawn N. Fitzpatrick, Eugene D. Smith, and Robert J. Sweeney joined the company’s Board of Directors, which also includes Douglas E. Coltharp, Jerri L. DeVard, Mohamed A. El-Erian, Carolyn N. Everson, David W. Gibbs, Karen W. Katz, Eric T. Olson, Kevin A. Plank, and Patrick W. Whitesell.
BDA Appoints Senior Director of Sales
Nina Kersey, who reportedly brings a wealth of industry knowledge and extensive leadership experience at Fortune 500 companies, is expected play a key role in elevating the branded experience for BDA’s fitness client portfolio.
JP Sportswear Inks Joint Venture with Vietnam-Based Intermax Co.
JP Sportswear will be solely responsible for developing and supporting active and athleisure apparel brands and retailers throughout North America for the Intermax group of companies.
Under Armour Taps Cam Ward to Lead Strong NFL Draft Class for the Brand
Cam Ward, Luther Burden III, Nick Emmanwori, Matthew Golden, and Tyler Booker are the latest additions to the UA Football roster.
Callaway Reimagines Golf-Inspired Apparel with Legacy Collection
The collection “moves effortlessly from the fairway to everyday life,” with a multi-functional crossover appeal intended to work beyond the golf course.
Adidas x Edison Chen Continue Collaboration with Clot Silk Gazelle and Apparel Capsule
Merging Eastern and Western influences, Chen uses lavish fabrics throughout while introducing bold color accents. The Clot Silk Gazelle Footwear collection will be available worldwide on April 19. The Clot Silk Gazelle Apparel collection by Edison Chen will be on the Confirmed app beginning April 14.
Former Reebok Exec John Frascotti Elected Executive Chair of Newman’s Own BOD
Frascotti led multiple high-growth business units at Reebok International, Ltd. including the company’s sports footwear and apparel division, acquisitions, global sports marketing, and licensing.
TSG Consumer Appoints Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer
TSG’s representative past and current partner companies in the active lifestyle market include Backcountry, Canyon Bicycles, Nuun, Planet Fitness, Revolve and CorePower Fitness.
Good Design: Jordan Brand Air Rev Fuels Innovation in Golf Footwear
The Jordan Brand Air Rev leverages Flight Lock technology to create a customizable containment system for golfers of all abilities. The shoe will launch on May 14. A new Jordan Brand Golf apparel line will launch this summer.
Kuiu Taps Noble Biomaterials for Newest Antimicrobial Technology in Hunting Apparel
Kuiu’s new Velocity tee is the first product available that uses Noble’s latest citric acid-based antimicrobial solution and is said to be the beginning of many new fabric developments planned between Kuiu and Noble.
