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Abercrombie & Fitch Elects New Board Director
The global omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories, elected Andrew Clarke to its Board of Directors, effective August 21, 2024. Clarke is the global president of Mars Snacking, a division of Mars, Inc.
BOA and Primaloft Parent Compass Diversified Appoints New CFO
Effective August 31, 2024, Stephen Keller will assume the role of chief financial officer at Compass Diversified (CODI), succeeding Ryan Faulkingham. Faulkingham, who has served as the company’s CFO since July 2013
Rally House Opens Third Store in Texas
The new Rally House store in Deerbrook Marketplace opened in Humble, TX offering a comprehensive selection of officially licensed apparel paired with the officially licensed team merchandise.
Johnnie-O Welcomes Dave Neville as Senior VP of Marketing
Neville brings over two decades of experience in marketing and brand management, with a career that includes senior roles at Callaway Golf. He has also been at the forefront of digital and social media trends and content marketing, hosting the Callaway Talks YouTube show and The Fitting Room podcast.
EXEC: Zepp Health Corp. Saw Wearable Tech Shipments Fall 66 Percent in Q2
For the third quarter of 2024, the company’s management expects net revenues to be between $45 million and $60 million, representing growth of 18 percent to 59 percent for revenue of self-branded products compared with the second quarter of 2024.
The Buckle Reports Shrinking Q2 Profit as Comps Continue Slide
Comparable store net sales for the second quarter decreased 6.6 percent year-over-year. Online sales decreased 15.2 percent to $37.0 million in Q2, compared to net sales of $43.6 million for the 2023 Q2 period.
EXEC: Globe Intl Sees Fiscal Year Profit Upside as Apparel Grows
North America total segment revenue was A$82.5 million for the fiscal year, compared to A$94.1 million in the prior year. Globe and Impala stabilized after clearing of inventory in FY23; both returned to positive EBIT contribution.
EXEC: China’s Largest Online Fitness Platform Swings to H1 Loss
Revenues from self-branded fitness products were up 7.5 percent in the first half of 2024, mainly from an increase in wholesale channel sales and increased fitness gear and apparel product sales.
Pickleball Kingdom Continues Expansion in the PNW
Gunn Robison is leading this franchise expansion. Before joining Pickleball Kingdom, Gunn spent 25 years in technology sales and marketing, most recently as vice president of marketing at Microsoft.
Classified Reinforces Leadership Team; Hires Head of Sales
Koen Van Der Weerd has over a decade of leadership expertise in the cycling industry, making him an invaluable asset for Classified as the brand grows in a competitive landscape.
The James Brand Strengthens Sales Team Across North America
The company added new sales team members, a brick-and-mortar retail store at its headquarters in Oceanside, CA, and expanded its nationwide network of retailers.
Report: Resale Market for Nike and Jordan Brands Down Double-Digits
StockX said its data shows a diversified portfolio of brands locking in the top spots for year-over-year growth, including Asics (+589 percent), Adidas (+88 percent), and Yeezy (+23 percent). Cornerstone silhouettes from brands like Jordan and New Balance have dropped in average price.
Ross Stores Gets Q2 Profit Bump on Solid Comps; Still Has H2 Consumer Concerns
The company said its improved profitability relative to last year resulted from higher sales and lower distribution and incentive costs, which were partially offset, as expected, by lower merchandise margins.
EXEC: Sports Footwear Shipment Growth Drives Factory Profit Surge
Average selling prices (ASPs) decreased year-on-year due to the higher proportion of Sports products that carry lower ASPs. First-half gross profit margin expanded by 270 basis points to 25.8 percent of sales.
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