NPD Reports U.S. Footwear Sales Decline In Q2
In the second quarter of 2022, U.S. footwear industry sales revenue was $10.7 billion, a decline of 4 percent versus Q2 2021, according to The NPD Group.
The Athlete’s Foot Announces Joe Delphry’s Seven Store Franchise Transition After 23 Years
The Athlete’s Foot announced that Joe Delphry, a TAF franchise owner since 1999, will be transitioning his seven stores to The Dahir Group, with whom he has shared a long-time friendship.
Imports Slowing In Second Half, But 2022 Should See Gain Over 2021
After a record-setting spring, imports are expected to slow down at major U.S. container ports for the remainder of the year, but there will be a net gain over 2021, according to the Monthly Global Port Tracker Report* released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Mayfly Outdoors Names CEO And President
Mayfly Outdoors, best known for its fly fishing brands Abel, Ross Reels and Airflo, hired Jeff Wagner as CEO and president.
Emerald Holding’s Q2 Sales Recover
Emerald Holding, Inc., the operator of trade show, reported a loss in the second quarter ended June 30 but sales bounced back as the company was able to hold 29 in-person trade shows, conferences and other events during the quarter.
Moncler’s Sales Expand 48 Percent In First Half
Moncler S.p.A reported sales grew 48 percent in the first half, boosted by double-digit growth for the Moncler brand and the acquisition of Stone Island.
Forrester Sees U.S. Online Retail Spending Reaching $1.6 Trillion By 2027
In 2021, U.S. total retail sales, excluding auto and gas, reached a record high of $4.3 trillion, driven by U.S. consumers’ accumulated savings in 2020 and the stimulus checks that they received from the government. By 2027, Forrester expects total U.S. retail sales to reach $5.5 trillion and U.S. online retail sales to reach $1.6 trillion.
MidwayUSA Adds Merchandising Manager, Clothing And Footwear
MidwayUSA’s Matt Quintero received a promotion to merchandising manager, clothing and footwear.
Lids Announces Retail Partnership With Topps
Lids announced a new retail distribution partnership with the card company. Lids will now sell Topps’ various trading card products in select Lids retail stores throughout the U.S.
OIA Executive Director To Resign
Lise Aangeenbrug, executive director Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), will resign effective August 19 to join the National Park Foundation.
NBA And Fanatics Open League’s First Store In Australia
The NBA announced an expanded multi-year collaboration to open the first brick-and-mortar NBA store in Australia beginning this year. Lids will operate the store.
Rawlings Promotes Buechter To CFO
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. promoted Andria Buechner, former director of financial planning and analysis, to chief financial officer, filling the vacancy left when Ron Ostrowski was named president of Rawlings last month.
RYU Apparel Adds Board Member
RYU Apparel, Inc. announced that Daphna Edwards Ziman has joined the RYU Board of Directors.
Mastercard Sees July Retail Sales Expand 11 Percent
According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, U.S. retail spending, excluding automotive, increased 11.2 percent year-over-year in July, while retail sales, excluding automotive and gas, rose 9.0 percent.
Delta Apparel’s Q3 Sales Boosted By Salt Life
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported sales grew 7 percent in its fiscal 2022 third quarter ended July 2, 2022. Net sales in the Delta Group segment grew 3 percent while the Salt Life segment gained 30 percent.
