EXEC: Sportsman’s Warehouse to Focus More on “Warehouse” and Value Moving Forward
The hunting, fishing, camping and shooting specialty retailer is embracing part of its name in a more profound way as 2024 progresses, promising to focus more on the “Warehouse” part of the name to provide more value for cash-strapped outdoor sports enthusiasts
EXEC: Outdoor Voices Acquired by Consortium Brand Partners
The athleisure lifestyle brand, founded in 2013 by Tyler Haney, marks CBP’s second acquisition, following its announcement of a majority stake in Reese Witherspoon’s fashion and lifestyle brand, Draper James in September 2023.
Nike Inc. Takes Cost-Cutting Efforts to EU with Start of HQ Job Cuts
Nike is cutting jobs at its EU headquarters in Hilversum, Netherlands, outside of Amsterdam, as part of a multi-year cost-cutting plan, according to early reporting from Reuters, citing internal sources at the EU headquarters.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Suffers Another Quarter with DD Comp Sales Declines
Same-store sales decreased 13.5 percent during the first quarter, on top of a 17.8 percent comp sale decline in the year-ago first quarter period.
J.Crew Partners with USA Swimming on Exclusive Collection for Summer 2024
The partnership aligns with the American brand’s coastal lifestyle theme and DNA, “showcasing the joys of being by the water, in all its forms.”
NSGA Appoints New Member to Board; Gordon Geiger Takes Over as Chairman
Justin Miller started his three-year term on the Board and Gordon Geiger began his three-year term as Board Chairman on June 1. Miller is the president of Scholastic Sports Sales,
EXEC: Salomon Opens Two New Stores in Paris Ahead of the Olympics
The first Salomon Sportstyle brand store opened in Paris’ Le Marais neighborhood, joining its recently reported, newly opened Champs-Élysées flagship location.
NRF: Consumers Remain ‘Willing to Spend’ Despite Considerable Economic Headwinds
While the growth rate of consumer spending has begun to ease, owing to slower job and wage gains, higher interest and tighter credit, “consumers clearly remain willing to spend.”
Citi Trends Narrows Q1 Net Loss, Tempers Comps Outlook for Year as New CEO Takes Reins
Net loss per share was 42 cents, or a loss of 32 cents per share as adjusted, compared to a loss of 81 cents, or 66 cents as adjusted in Q1 2023.
Skechers Rings In 25th Anniversary with the NYSE and an All-Time High
Skechers, founded in 1992, celebrated its 25th year as a public company by ringing the New York Stock Exchange opening bell on June 3.
Banana Republic Opens Redesigned NYC Flagship Store
The store’s features merge a retail experience with art and architecture amd showcase Banana Republic’s men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, accessories and home collections within 17,000 square feet, covering two floors.
TRE Parent Rolling Out Switchback as Stand-Alone Outdoor Industry Event
Switchback is coming to Nashville, TN, June 16-18, 2025, separate from its sibling show, The Running Event. Switchback Spring 2025 will continue to provide retailer scholarships and welcome an advisory panel to support shaping the event’s trajectory.
VF Names Caroline Brown as TNF Global Brand President; Re-Works Board
As a result of her appointment, Brown resigned as a member of the VF Board of Directors.She served as an independent director on the Board from February 2024 to May 2024.
Brixton Hires Industry Veteran as SVP of U.S. Wholesale
Brian White was the SVP of Global Sales for Herschel Supply after being the VP of sales for Nixon and managing the agency he founded, including for brands Ride, Hurley, Globe, and DaKine.
Adidas Terrex Opens Showroom in Downtown Boulder
The space, located near Pearl Street, will be use for “events, hosting partners and community members, and building connections with the city’s strong, local retailer market.”
