Decathlon Closing Five Greater Toronto Area Stores

Decathlon is closing its five stores in the Greater Toronto area this summer. The retailer provided no reason for the closures, but the French sporting goods chain stated in a media release that it had recently launched same-day delivery and is considering opening smaller store formats or adopting a wholesale distribution model to serve the region.
 

Carbitex Appoints VP of U.S. Sales

Hanna brings over 12 years of experience in advanced materials and textiles, most recently as director of Innegra sales at Quantum Materials, LLC, and previously as president of Innegra Technologies.

Winnebago’s Q1 Revenues Slump 18 Percent

The maker of motorhomes and towables reported a loss in the first quarter due to an 18.0 percent decline in sales, as the company was unable to offset revenue and margin declines in its RV segments by gains in its Marine segment, led by the Barletta and Chris-Craft brands.

Survey: Back-To-School Spending Expected to Hold Up

According to PwC’s 2025 Back-to-School Survey of nearly 1,200 parents, over one in three parents anticipate spending more than the amount they spent last year. For surveyed respondents who plan to cut back on shopping for back-to-school items this year, technology and clothing were cited as top categories for reducing spend.

Nike, Inc. Nominates Former Lego CEO for Board Seat

Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, former president and chief executive officer of the Lego Group from 2004 to 2016 and current deputy chair of the Lego Foundation, is expected to replace Cathleen Benko, a former Deloitte executive who is retiring from the board.

U.S. Consumer Confidence Worsens in June

U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly declined in June, underscoring anxiety about the potential impacts on the economy and job market from higher U.S. import duties. The Conference Board’s gauge of confidence decreased 5.4 points to 93.

VF Corp. Appoints President of Napapijri

Valentina Visconti Prasca, formerly at Yoox Net-a-Porter Group, was appointed president of Napapijri, the Italian brand known for its travel bags and outdoor apparel. VF has owned Napapijri since 2004.