JCPenney Names CMO
JCPenney announced that John Aylward has accepted the position as chief marketing officer effective June 6, 2022.
Puma Appoints Supervisory Board Chair
Puma SE appointed Héloïse Temple-Boyer to chair of its supervisory board. She succeeds Jean-François Palus.
Asics North America Delivers Fifth Consecutive Quarter Of Positive Growth
Asics reported that despite strong sales in North America, net sales decreased 1.1 percent to ¥105,329 million ($822 mm) due to production disruptions caused by shutdown of some factories. In North America, sales increased 12.2 percent to ¥21,112 million ($165 mm).
SportChek’s Comps Jump 10 Percent In First Quarter
Canadian Tire Corp. reported retail sales at SportChek increased 4.5 percent in the first quarter, and comparable sales were up 10.2 percent over the same period last year. Helly Hansen’s sales were up 24 percent. Canadian Tire’s consolidated comparable sales, excluding petroleum, grew 6.4 percent in the first quarter.
TravisMathew First Brand To Open Storefront At St. Andrews
TravisMathew, the men’s golf and lifestyle brand, announced a partnership with St Andrews Links to open a storefront at the Old Course, making it the first brand with an on-site retail presence.
Kohl’s Shareholders Vote Against Activist’s Bid To Shake Up Board
Kohl’s shareholders voted to re-elect all 13 members of its board of directors, rejecting an attempt by the activist investor Macellum Advisors to replace up to ten of the board members.
Trove Appoints CEO
Trove, the specialist in re-commerce, announced that its President, Gayle Tait, has been promoted to CEO effective immediately. Andy Ruben, who has been CEO since he founded the company in 2011, will transition to executive chairman.
StockX Appoints First-Ever Chief Impact Officer
StockX announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of its first-ever chief impact officer, Damien Hooper-Campbell.
Wolverine World Wide Sees Q1 Revenue And Margins Top Expectations
Wolverine World Wide Inc. reported revenue and operating margin exceeded expectations in the first quarter ended April 2 as sales grew 20 percent. Excluding the acquisition of Sweaty Betty, sales grew 9.9 percent, led by Sperry. Wolverine reiterated its outlook for the year.
Scandinavian Outdoor Group Appoints Chairman
Isbjörn of Sweden founder and CEO Maria Frykman has been appointed chairman of the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG). Frykman will take over from David Ekelund, CEO of Icebug AB, who has held the position since 2013. He is moving to a role within the European Outdoor Group (EOG).
Callaway Golf’s Q1 Sales Surge 60 Percent
Callaway Golf reported net revenues in the first quarter increased 59.6 percent to $1.04 billion. The gains were driven by the acquisition of Topgolf but also double-digit growth in its Golf Equipment business as well as Apparel, Gear and Other business. The company raised its guidance for earnings and sales for the year.
Carhartt Appoints SVP Direct-To-Consumer
Carhartt hired Chad Cornstubble as senior vice president of direct-to-consumer. He officially joined the workwear brand on May 2 and reports to Linda Hubbard, president and chief operating officer, Carhartt.
Jelenew Appoints Creative Director
American women’s cycling brand Jelenew appointed ex-Chanel designer Di Liu as its creative director.
U.S. Ports Set New Record For Imports
Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports set a new record this spring and are expected to see near-record volume this month as retailers bring in merchandise ahead of rising costs and further supply chain issues, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation.
The Athlete’s Foot Acquires Asphaltgold
The Athlete’s Foot has acquired Asphaltgold, the European-based online streetwear shop.
