Brooks Promotes Dan Sheridan To EVP, COO

Following a successful year in which the brand reported a 26-percent year-over-year increase in global revenue, Brooks Running Company has promoted Dan Sheridan to a newly configured role of EVP and chief operating officer. Responsibilities include leadership of the brand’s sales, e-commerce, digital, supply chain and information technology (IT) teams.

LEM Helmets Welcomes Jay Petervary To Ambassador Team

LEM Helmets, manufacturer of cycling helmets, welcomed Jay Petervary to its growing ambassador team. Petervary – AKA JayP – brings more than 25 years of experience and accomplishments in ultra-endurance and adventure racing to the LEM team.

Strong Boot And Retro Sales At Journeys Lifts Genesco’s Q4

Powered by healthy momentum for the Journeys chain, Genesco Inc.’s earnings before non-recurring items rose 18.8 percent in the fourth quarter. The company was also aided by a better-than-expected performance by the recently-sold Lids Sports Group in its last quarter with the company.

Dorel Sports’ Q4 Sales Slip

Dorel Industries Inc. reported fourth quarter revenue in its Dorel Sports segment declined 1.7 percent, to $232.7 million from $236.8 million last year but grew by approximately 2.6 percent after excluding the negative impact of varying foreign exchange rates year-over-year and the divestments of the Sugoi and Sombrio brands in the second quarter of 2018.

Stars Come Out For National Health Through Fitness Day

Athletes in attendance at SFIA’s 20th annual National Health Through Fitness Day on Wednesday boasted one World Series, one Stanley Cup, 11 Olympic medals; one Heisman Trophy; seven Pro Bowls invites; one NBA Most Improved Player Award and 10 MLB All-Star Game appearances.

Adidas’ Supply Chain Problems Stunt North America’s Momentum

Adidas warned investors it will miss its 2019 growth target because supply chain bottlenecks in the first half of the year are making it difficult to meet demand. The growth is particularly expected to slow in North America, where it has doubled its business in the last three years to take market share from rival Nike

Safilo’s Losses Narrow In 2018

Safilo Group S.p.A., the parent of the Smith eyewear brand, reported an improved loss on an adjusted basis in 2018 due to cost savings. Sales were down 4.0 percent on a currency-neutral basis.