Dick’s Sporting Goods Shakes Up Leadership Team
Among other changes, André Hawaux, COO, is retiring while Lauren Hobart, formerly head of marketing, becomes president.
Keri Jones, formerly at Target, will join the company as EVP and chief merchant.
Canada Goose Adds Director
John Davison is currently the chief financial officer and executive vice president of Four Seasons Holdings.
Canada Goose Opens Two International Flagship Stores
Continuing its global expansion, Canada Goose Holdings Inc. will open two flagship stores this fall, in London and Chicago. At the same time, the company announced the expansion of its e-commerce channel to seven European markets.
Adidas Promotes Gil Steyaert To Global Operations Chief
Adidas stated that its supervisory board had promoted Western Europe head Gil Steyaert to global operations chief and elevated Karen Parkin, human resources head since 2014, to the executive board.
Smartwool Names Scott Bowers As VP Of Sales
Bowers will oversee all global wholesale, retail and e-commerce sales efforts for the brand.
NSGA Sporting Goods Market Report Shows Retail Sales Increase In 2016
According to the report, consumer retail sales of sporting goods equipment, athletic footwear and athletic apparel increased 2 percent in 2016.
Adidas Sells TaylorMade To KPS Capital Partners
KPS Capital Partners LP will acquire the TaylorMade Golf Company – including the TaylorMade, Adams and Ashworth brands – from Adidas AG for a total consideration of $425 million.
Cocona Says Court Denies Columbia’s Lawsuit Transfer Motion In U.S. Patent Case
Cocona Inc. announced that The United States District Court for the District of Colorado issued an Order denying Columbia Sportswear’s Motion to Transfer the lawsuit that Cocona filed against Columbia for violating U.S. Patent No. 8,945,287 B2.
Smartwool Hires New European Sales Team
The company’s new European sales team will be led by Smartwool EMEA Brand & Sales Director Genevieve Peterson.
Under Armour’s Kip Fulks Shifts To Strategic Advisor
In his new role, Kip Fulks will lead key strategic initiatives at the company, leveraging his broad-based experience throughout critical areas of the organization, with an initial focus on improving operational efficiency within the business.
Iconix Brand Group Q1 Earnings Slide
Iconix Brand Group Inc. reported licensing revenue in the first quarter was $58.7 million, a 13 percent decline as compared to $67.7 million in the prior-year quarter.
Wolverine’s Shares Climb On Upbeat Q1 Results
Among its major brands, Merrell grew low single-digits, Sperry was down low-double digits and Saucony was off mid-single digits.
Calia And Dick’s Sporting Goods Pledge $200,000 For Girls Team Sports Projects
The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation and Calia by Carrie Underwood, a fitness and lifestyle brand created in partnership with Dick’s Sporting Goods and multi-platinum superstar, Carrie Underwood, announced plans to fully fund girls team sports projects on education crowdfunding platform, DonorsChoose.org.
Timberland Names VP, General Manager Of North America
Most recently, Tracy Smith served as president of U.S. operations for Geox, where he was responsible for managing the brand’s wholesale, retail and e-commerce businesses. Prior to Geox, Smith spent nearly 20 years at Cole Haan.
NFL And MLB Buy Equity Stakes In Fanatics
The NFL paid $95 million for a 3 percent stake while the MLB acquired a 1.5 percent stake for $50 million. The NFL deal values Fanatics at $3.17 billion.
