Kasey Jarvis returns to Black Diamond as the brand’s creative director. Most recently, Jarvis was the chief design and development officer at Under Armour.
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Kohl’s Swings to Q4, Full Year Profit as Retailer Posts Best Comps Since 2010
The store business had its best comparable sales performance since 2010 and the retailer managed inventory down 10 percent at year-end. Net income was $186 million in Q4, compared to a net loss of $273 million in Q4 2022.
Nuyarn Owner Appoints International Footwear Account Manager
TMC, Ltd., owner of Nuyarn and Herculan, a manufacturer of performance yarn and fabric, hired Tim Liao as the company’s International Footwear Account Manager.
Brooks Appoints Dan Sheridan Next CEO as Jim Weber Plans Departure
Jim Weber will step down as CEO of Brooks Running Company this spring after 23 years in the position. Dan Sheridan, company president and chief operating officer, will succeed Weber as CEO, effective April 26, 2024.
North Point Brands Adds RepYourWater to Brand Portfolio
The husband-and-wife co-founders of RepYourWater, Garrison and Corinne Doctor, will bring their talents to all sectors of North Point Brands.
On Holding Continues Strong DD Growth into Q4 with DTC Leading the Way
The company said the strength and increasing awareness of the On brand drove record-high traffic to the brand’s website and retail stores worldwide, resulting in a 46.2 percent direct-to-consumer share, the highest in the company’s history.
Clarus Board Appoints New Director, Approves Top Shareholders to Increase Stakes
The parent of the Black Diamond, MaxTrax and Rhino-Rack brands, has appointed Roger Werner to serve on the Board of Directors, effective as of March 8, 2024 and approved two top shareholders’ bids to increase ownership percentage.
Vail Resorts, Inc. Appoints New Board Member
Reggie Chambers is EVP and chief transformation officer for the TIAA. Before joining the company in September 2023, he was the CFO and head of strategy for the commercial banking division of JPMorgan Chase.
Vail Resorts Fiscal Q2 Hurt by Weather Issues, but Pre-Season Pass Sales Help
The results for the second quarter were said to be negatively impacted by challenging conditions at all North American company resorts, with approximately 42 percent lower snowfall across western North American resorts through January.
First Lite Welcomes New VP, Head of Product
Grundéns and Simms alumnus, Curtis Graves joins First Lite as VP, head of product for the hunting apparel brand First Lite.
EXEC: Early Footwear Manufacturing Reports Reveal Positive YTD Trend
Yue Yuen and Feng Tay reported solid trends for the two-month YTD period, with Yue Yuen down just 0.2 percent and Feng Tay up 4.1 percent as both footwear manufacturers appear to reflect positive moves going into BTS.
EXEC: Giant Group’s February Revenue Decline Worsens Sequentially
The February revenue decline of 27.2 percent is the largest since November 2023 when revenues were down 28.1 percent.
NRF Reports Import Cargo Returning to Normal After Red Sea Disruptions
Inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports remains on track to show year-over-year increases through the first half of 2024.
EXEC: Skechers USA Agrees to Settle SEC Charges Without Admitting Guilt
The company agreed to settle charges for failing to disclose payments for the benefit of its executives and immediate family members. Skechers agreed to pay a $1.25 million civil penalty to settle the SEC’s charges, without admitting guilt.
Amped Fitness Opening First Texas Location
The new Amped Fitness studio will open in Richardson, TX, marking the company’s 25th corporate-owned gym.
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