The National Retail Federation promoted Adam Lukoskie, executive director of the NRF Foundation, to also serve as senior vice president of NRF.
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A4 Goes Green
The manufacturer of sportswear and team uniforms, reported that it is now making all its “most popular” apparel, and the “vast majority” of its line, with recycled polyester.
The UK Gets a New Surf Shop in Cornwall
UK-based 10 Over Surf Shop is celebrating the grand opening of its concept store in Lantegue Studios in Cornwall, a peninsula to the southwest of Wales in the United Kingdom.
NBDA Appoints Andrew Feenstra First Vice Chair of Board of Directors
The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) appointed Andrew Feenstra, owner of Cyclesmith Halifax, as the first vice chair of the NBDA Board of Directors.
Goodyear Taps Into Look & Corima USA Network for U.S. Bike Tire Distribution
Look & Corima USA signed a new U.S. partnership agreement with Goodyear Bicycle Tires to distribute tires and related products in the United States.
Anechoic Names Regional Sales Director for TALO Territory
Brice Gallasso is reportedly a “distinguished law enforcement professional with over 14 years of experience and numerous instructor-level accreditations, making him a valuable addition to the Anechoic team.”
Fanatics Inks Retail and Merchandise Partnership with Laver Cup
Fanatics will create and manufacture merchandise for the Laver Cup, working closely with event organizers, which will be sold during the seventh edition of the Laver Cup played in Berlin, Germany, from September 20-22.
Robert E. Griffin, Former CEO and Chair of Escalade, Inc. Passes Away
During Griffin’s steady and visionary leadership, the company grew its sporting goods business from sales of $800,000 in 1962 to sales of $155,000,000 in 2015,
EXEC: Under Armour’s HR Chief and DEI Leader to Exit Company
Tchernavia Rocker’s departure represents the second female senior executive planning to exit the company in the last two months. Rocker joined UA in February 2019 as chief people and culture officer.
Brixton Taps Former Levi’s, Hurley and Quiksilver Exec as New CEO
Seth Ellison, a 40-plus-year industry veteran of the lifestyle apparel and action sports categories, takes the helm as CEO of the omni-channel lifestyle brand headquartered in Oceanside, CA.
Boston Pickle Club to Officially Open in Boston’s Hyde Park
The facility opened at the end of February and will hold an official opening on April 27, sponsored by Skechers and Joola
Sportsman’s Warehouse Cuts Board Size to Six Members
Board members Erica Fortune, Gregory P. Hickey and Philip C. Williamson have reportedly notified the Board of Directors of their intent to resign as Board members prior to the company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
EXEC: Dr. Martens Names New CEO as Wilson Enters Final Year in the Role
As part of an orderly succession plan, and following a thorough search process, the Board promoted its chief brand officer, Ije Nwokorie, to succeed Kenny Wilson as CEO.
G/Fore Takes G.112 Franchise to the Streets
The luxury lifestyle brand and golf footwear manufacturer, expanded its G.112 franchise by launching a street version of the golf shoe.
EXEC: Dr. Martens Sees Tough Year Ahead; U.S. Business Planned Down Double Digits
The company assumed that revenue will decline in single digits year-over-year and could see a worst-case scenario of profit before tax of around one-third of the Fiscal 2024 level.
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