Fanatics Hires Director, Business Development, Australasia
Fanatics hired Tyler Emsden as director of business development across Australia and New Zealand, responsible for growing the business and building partnerships with sports teams, leagues and organizations.
Sun & Ski Sports To Open 32nd Store
Sun & Ski Sports will open its 32nd store in Phoenix/Paradise Valley, AZ, on November 11, in the former space occupied by Staples located off Tatum Blvd.
Adidas Debt Ratings Outlook Revised To Negative
S&P Global Ratings reduced its debt ratings outlook to negative from stable due to the company’s recent operating performance deterioration and increased leverage.
Clarus Reduces FY Guidance
Clarus Corporation reported continued demand for its Outdoor segment, led by Black Diamond and Precision Sport segment and by Sierra and Barnes, in the third quarter ended September 30, but lowered its sales and earnings outlook for 2022 due to lower sales in its Adventure segment and the volatile foreign currency market and higher freight costs.
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints Lead Independent Director
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. hired Nicholas Long as the lead independent director of its Board of Directors.
Namuk Bolster’s U.S. Presence, Hires CMO
Namuk, the Swiss kid’s outdoor apparel brand, hired Sebastian Reinhard as chief marketing officer, responsible for national and international communication.
Culture Kings Opens Flagship Store In Las Vegas
A.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. announced opening the first U.S. Culture Kings flagship store at The Forum Shops at Caesars, a Simon Property in Las Vegas, NV, on November 5.
Canada Goose To Open Stores In Las Vegas And Denver
Canada Goose announced plans to open stores in permanent locations in Las Vegas and Denver, including two pop-up stores in Aspen and Detroit.
Adidas Eyes Puma’s Outgoing CEO Bjorn Gulden As New CEO
Adidas AG confirmed Friday that it is in talks with Puma Chief Executive Bjorn Gulden as a potential CEO successor. Earlier Friday, Puma said Gulden would leave at the end of the year and appointed Arne Freundt as its new CEO, effective January 1, 2023.
NRF Sees Holiday Sales Growing As Much As 8 Percent
The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects holiday sales growth over November and December will expand in the range of 6 percent to 8 percent to between $942.6 billion and $960.4 billion. Last year’s holiday sales grew 13.5 percent over 2020.
Unifi’s Q1 Sales Slump 8 Percent
Unifi, Inc. reported an operating loss in the first quarter ended October 2 as sales declined 8.4 percent due to temporary demand disruption in the Americas and Asia tied largely to inventory destocking in the apparel space. The fabric company withdrew its guidance for the year due to uncertainty about the timing of a recovery in the apparel sector.
Cotopaxi Hires Chief Brand Officer
Cotopaxi hired Brad Hiranaga as its chief brand officer. He join the company in September from General Mills where he held the position of chief marketing officer.
Compass Diversified Sees Q3 Adjusted Earnings, Pro Forma Sales Up 15 Percent
Compass Diversified, the parent company to a number of active lifestyle brands, including BOA, 5.11, Primaloft and Velocity Outdoor, among others, posted $597.6 million in net sales in the third quarter, up 22 percent compared to $488.2 million in the third quarter of 2021.
Fox Factory Q3 Sales And Earnings Up Double-Digits
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported sales for the third quarter increased 17.8 percent to $409.2 million, compared to $347.4 million in the comparable period last fiscal year.
REI Co-op To Open Second Store In New Hampshire
REI Co-op will open a new store in Bedford, NH, in fall 2023; this is the retailer’s second location in the state. The 22,000-square-foot space will be at Market and Main, at 125 S. River Road.
