Zumiez forecasted fiscal 2023 fourth-quarter sales to be near the low end of its guidance range of $275 million to $281 million and fourth-quarter earnings per share to also be near the low end of its range of 24 cents to 34 cents.
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Lipsey’s Promotes Cloessner to SVP; Hires New CFO
The firearms distributor has promoted Jason Cloessner to the position of SVP of product development and hired David Wascom, a former partner at Baton Rouge-based CPA firm Hannis T. Bourgeois, as company CFO.
Alpha Silencer Appoints Director of Brand Marketing and Strategy
Miranda Cook will reportedly oversee creative services, brand marketing, multimedia, social media initiatives, content creation, event marketing, and strategic marketing initiatives, reporting to VP Rebecca Steele.
Puma x Coperni Redefine Tech Footwear with 90SQR
PUMA x Coperni merge futurism with wearable with their latest creation, the 90SQR hybrid shoe.
Coleman, Marmot Parent Sees Further Cuts in New Organizational Realignment
The majority of the plan’s costs are in the area of cash severance payments and other termination benefits. The company plans to reduce its office roles by approximately 7 percent, with most expected to be complete by the end of 2024.
Famous Footwear Parent Caleres Reaffirms Full-Year Outlook
The parent of Famous Footwear and the Naturalizer, Vionic, Allen Edmonds, Blowfish Malibu, and Sam Edelman brands, reaffirmed its financial outlook for consolidated sales, EPS and adjusted EPS for full year 2023.
Compass Diversified Promotes Three on Investment Team
The owner of Velocity Outdoor, BOA, Primaloft, 5.11, and other active lifestyle brands, promoted investment team members Raj Dalal, Lucas Scholhamer and Phoebe Madsen.
Lohla Sport Appoints New Rep for PNW, Rockies Regions
Golf and ski industry veteran Kristin Ericson was hired as senior business development executive for the ladies’ golf-lifestyle apparel brand in the Pacific Northwest and Rockies.
EXEC: Adidas Appoints New President for North America
John Miller, most recently SVP of the wholesale business at Puma North America, is returning to the brand where he worked in the early- to mid-aughts, as president of North America, effective immediately.
UK Retail Foot Traffic Declines Sharply in December
Overall retail UK foot traffic decreased by 5.0 percent year-over-year in December, down from a 0.7 percent decline in November, according to BRC-Sensormatic IQ data.
Tiger and Nike Confirm the End of an Era
Tiger was at the end of a ten-year, $200 million deal he signed with Nike in 2013. Along with his announcement on X, he uploaded a photo of himself with his mother, Kultida, and Nike Founder Phil Knight.
NRF: Import Cargo Enters Winter Lull as Red Sea Disruptions Continue
Inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should gradually decline during the first quarter of 2024 before increasing in the spring, according to the latest NRF report.
Outdoor Foundation Appoints New Executive Director
Lesford Duncan joins Outdoor Foundation as ED with over a decade of experience in public management in government and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, he was the CEO of the Greening Youth Foundation.
Fila Holdings Promotes Todd Klein to Global Brand President
The company appointed Fila USA President Todd Klein to take on the newly created role of global brand president. In addition to his existing responsibilities, Klein will assume responsibility for overall operations of the Fila brand including global product and marketing strategies.
Crocs Inc. Ups Guidance as Namesake Brand Passes $3 Billion Mark
The parent of the Crocs and HeyDude brands now expects record 2023 revenues of approximately $3.95 billion, which would represent over 11 percent growth compared to 2023, with the Crocs brand exceeding $3 billion.
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