Super Retail Names New Chair to Replace Sally Pitkin

Super Retail Group, which owns Rebel, Supercheap Auto, BCF and Macpac in Australia, appointed Fonterra executive Judith Swales as its new Board chair replacing Sally Pitkin, who will retire from the Board after the company’s October annual general meeting.

Sig Sauer Names New Chief Marketing Officer

Sig Sauer promoted Robby Johnson to chief marketing officer. Former chief marketing officer and EVP of commercial sales, Tom Taylor, becomes EVP, global brand development. Robby Johnson, the SVP of commercial sales, will now report to CEO Ron Cohen.

Pura Vida’s Q1 Revenues Tumble 37 Percent

according to Vera Bradley, Inc., Pura Vida’s parentm revenues totaled $12.7 million, a 37.0 percent decrease from $20.1 million in the prior year first quarter, primarily due to declines in e-commerce and wholesale sales,.

Planet Fitness, Inc. Completes Refinancing Transaction

The proceeds from the placement of the 2024 Notes will be used to repay in full the Series 2018-1 Class A-2-II Notes, to pay the transaction costs and fund the reserve accounts associated with the securitized financing facility and for general corporate purposes.

Tommy Bahama Parent Sees Q1 Sales Decline

Continued choppiness in the market and lack of sustained positive momentum, coupled with the drop in consumer sentiment, led Tommy Bahama parent to take a more conservative outlook for the balance of the year, lowering its fiscal 2024 sales and EPS guidance.

Nike Loses EU Trademark Dispute Against Puma

Nike had sought to trademark “footware” a play on words between “foot” and “software” or “hardware” for tech-related products. Puma has long argued that at least some consumers would misread “footware” to mean software or technology for the feet.

True Spec Golf Opens in Dublin, Ohio

Partnering with Intown Golf Club, the indoor private golf facility in central Ohio, opened its second store on June 11, complimenting its other brand store in the state.

Target Raises Quarterly Dividend

The retailer reaffirmed announced a 1.8 percent increase in its quarterly dividend to shareholders, now set at $1.12 per common share, from the previous quarterly dividend of $1.10.

Patagonia Hires EMEA Marketplace Director

An outdoor veteran with over 20 years of experience in the industry, Stephan Hagenbusch, formerly at Black Diamond Equipment, assumes the role as marketplace director for the EMEA region.