On July 4, Kith will open its third flagship in Malibu, CA, alongside Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. To commemorate the opening, Kith partnered with New Balance to redesign the 1300 and 580 sneakers.
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Acer to Launch Next-Gen E-Bikes at Eurobike 2024
Acer will showcase its Acer ebii elite, eNomad-R series and Acer eCargo-M e-bikes at Eurobike 2024 this week in Frankfurt, Germany, from July 3-7. A full range of Acer and Predator e-mobility products will also be shown during the show.
Skullcandy Launches Active Collection
The earbud collection includes three “active” wireless products—Push Play Active, Push ANC Active and Sesh ANC Active—available at retailers July 2.
Eastside Golf Signs Top Junior Golfer to NIL Roster
Kihei Akina was ranked No. 1 in the 2025 class by Golfweek. He accompanies Temple University freshman Matthew Vital on Eastside Golf’s NIL roster.
Pacsun and LAFC Collaborate on Second Collection
The new four-piece unisex grouping features a hoodie and three T-shirt designs combining L.A. Streetwear and soccer culture. The pieces interweave LAFC’s crest and black and gold color palette.
Surf Icon Returns to Birdwell as Brand Ambassador
Birdwell, the heritage American beach brand known for its hand made boardshorts since 1961, announced its official sponsorship of longboard legend Joel Tudor, cementing a decades-long relationship.
Authentic Brands Group Appoints Head of Japan Region
Jeff Daggett has been tapped as SVP, head of Japan. With over three decades of industry experience, Daggett is expected to play an integral role in strengthening Authentic’s presence and driving brand growth in the region.
Club Champion Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Before joining Club Champion, Colin Hall was chief revenue officer and marketing officer at Fusion Education Group, overseeing the company’s sales and marketing brands. He was also CMO at Allen-Edmonds Shoe Corp.
Pickleball Kingdom to Open Second Location in Utah
The latest franchise will open in American Fork, UT. This new facility is the second announced in Utah and reportedly “underscores Pickleball Kingdom’s commitment to bringing premier indoor pickleball facilities to the Beehive State.”
Outdoor Research Expands Midwest Indie Sales Agency Territory
The maker of outdoor apparel and gear, OR expanded the sales territory for its Great Lakes territory sales rep team, Westbay Trading Co., to include the Midwest territory.
EXEC: Bob’s Stores Commences Going Out of Business Sales
The company said that despite making swift and aggressive changes to its structure and operations, Bob’s Stores was unable to secure the finances needed to maintain operations.
Perfect Moment Narrows Fiscal Year Loss on Mid-Single-Digit Sales Growth
E-commerce revenue increased 21 percent to $10.4 million compared to $8.6 million in the prior year, said to be due to greater brand awareness and a stronger focus on e-commerce.
Report: Manufacturing PMI Contracted Again in June
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in June for the third consecutive month and the 19th time in the last 20 months.
Shoes For Crews Emerges from Chapter 11 as Assets are Sold to Lenders
Following the close of the Sale Transaction, ownership of Shoes For Crews and its international entities will transfer to a group of top-tier global investment firms. The company’s current management team will reportedly continue to lead the business.
NYSE Regulation Moves to Delist Delta Apparel Shares; Suspends Trading
In reaching its delisting determination, NYSE Regulation noted the company’s disclosure regarding the expectation that holders of shares of Delta Apparel’s common stock would experience a complete or significant loss on their investment, depending on the outcome of the Chapter 11 cases.
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