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Preserve Brands Launches Idealitee Eco Packaging Brand
The curated Idealitee product line, is made from 100 percent sustainable paper using tee shirt remnants sourced from the apparel industry in India.
Clarus Sees Q1 U.S. Outdoor Wholesale Growth Offset by Weaker Europe and Distributors
The Black Diamond-dominated Outdoor segment sales were $47.0 million, compared to $52.8 million in the year-ago quarter, due primarily to weakness in European and independent global distributor markets, partially offset by growth in the North American wholesale channel.
Brooks Running Posts Record First Quarter as Global E-Comm Jumps 22 Percent
In Q1, the brand launched six new footwear styles contributing to 10 percent growth in footwear sales year-over-year in what the company said would be a record year for product introductions.
Fox Factory Posts Q1 Loss as Sales Fall in Mid-Teens, Bike Sales Post $65M Decline
Net loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 was $3.5 million, compared to net income and net income margin of $41.8 million and 10.4 percent, respectively, in the first quarter of the prior fiscal year.
ThredUp Appoints New GM for European Business
Former executive of Pigu Hobby Hall Group and eMag, Florin Filote, to lead European business as long-time GM of Europe Dan DeMeyere transitions back to ThredUps U.S. business as chief product and technology officer after running international business.
Lee Launches Men’s Golf Collection
The technology-infused curated assortment includes tops and bottoms that are made to transition from the office to the green.
EXEC: BOA Fuels CODI’s Q1 Branded Consumer Group; Primaloft Sees Order Growth
BOA grew revenues and adjusted EBITDA by 13 percent and 15 percent, respectively in the first quarter of 2024. Bookings outpaced revenue growth, which supports expectations of a strong 2024.
Vail Resorts Shifts Europe Leadership, Closes Crans-Montana Acquisition
Vail closed on the purchase of Crans-Montana Mountain Resort. The acquisition represents the company’s second strategic investment to own and operate ski resorts in Europe.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints VP Brand for Sorel
Michael Minter joined the company on April 29 with nearly 20 years of experience working in creative and marketing leadership roles for Sanuk, Billabong, Keen, DC, and Reef.
EXEC: JD Sports Fashion to See Company Board Shift at Annual Meeting
Mahbobeh Sabetnia, a non-executive director and member of the Remuneration Committee, has decided not to stand for re-election at the company’s Annual General Meeting on June 27.
Life Time Group Sees Strong Q1 Results, Raises EBITDA Guidance
Revenue increased 16.8 percent to $596.7 million from continued strong membership dues and in-center revenue growth.
EXEC: Fenix Outdoor Sees Q1 Sales Decline, but DTC Shines
Brands segments, which includes Fjällräven, Royal Robbins, Hanwag, and Fenix Outdoor, had sales of €45.2 million in the first quarter, falling 14.9 percent from €53.1 million in the prior-year first quarter.
Peloton CEO Steps Down; Company Cutting About 400 Jobs
Barry McCarthy is stepping down as CEO, president and Board director. The company is also cutting about 400 jobs and reducing retail showrooms in a move to reduce annual run-rate expenses by over $200 million by the end of its 2025 fiscal year.
Banana Republic CEO Departs
Sandra Strangl mutally agreed to leave the company after four years at the helm as parent company, Gap, Inc., transitions to new leadership.