L Catterton, Birkenstock’s private-equity owner, is looking to take the Germany-based footwear manufacturer public in September in the U.S. at a valuation of more than $8 billion, sources told Bloomberg.
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Canada’s Tour Experience Golf (TXG) to Convert to Club Champion Canada
Club Champion said that following its 2022 acquisition of Canada’s Canadian club fitter, Tour Experience Golf (TXG), the TXG brand will transition to Club Champion and its retail stores will be branded as Club Champion Canada, effective August 1.
ProForce Law Enforcement Names New VP of Sales
ProForce Law Enforcement promoted Jim Halsted to vice president of sales. He joined the company in 2019 and made a significant impact as a regional manager overseeing Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada.
Nautilus Relaunches BowFlex Brand with New Brand Identity
Nautilus, Inc. relaunched its BowFlex brand identity with new visuals and philosophy, linking it to the idea that “fitness isn’t about fitting into a pair of jeans or someone else’s idea of perfection; it’s about feeling good every time you move.”
Iron Valley Supply Hires Account Manager
Iron Valley Supply hired Paul Noble as an account manager. He has a sales background in the electronics and automotive industries and spent the last decade working in bridge construction and inspections.
Lazydays RV’s Q2 Revenues Slide 17 Percent
Lazydays RV reported a sharp decline in profits in the second quarter ended June 30 as sales in the period fell 17.4 percent, to $308.4 million from $373.6 million in the second quarter of 2022.
Patagonia to Open Store In Charlotte
Patagonia will open a store in Charlotte, NC at the Design Center in the South End section of the city.
Reebok Secures Licensing Partner for Central and Eastern Europe
Authentic Brands Group reported it signed a ten-year licensing contract with The CCC Group (CCC), a footwear company, for Reebok in Central and Eastern Europe.
Timberland Launches New Wayfarer Sunglasses
Timberland Eyewear introduced black acetate Wayfarer frames with contrasting metal detailing and polarized lenses. Model #TB9316 is available in Matte Gunmetal/Green Polarized (09R), Matte Black/Smoke Polarized (02D) and Matte Dark Ruthenium/Brown Polarized (13H). Features include the Timberland logo, universal shapes and uncluttered silhouettes. Lens Width, 61 mm; Bridge Width, 15 mm; Temple Length, 140 mm. […]
Columbia Names New Prana Brand President
Columbia Sportswear Company hired Tricia Shumavon, president of the Prana brand, effective September 2023.
Orvis Launches Therapeutic RecoveryZone Dog Beds
Orvis, the home and travel dog products, fly-fishing and outdoor apparel retailer, launched its RecoveryZone dog bed. The company was one of the first to commercialize the dog bed in the U.S. in 1977. “We’ve built the best dog bed on the market for maximum rest and recovery,” said Brandon Jorgensen, product designer at Orvis. “We […]
Ebay Investing in Re-Commerce and Authenticity Focus of Younger Consumers
Ebay said revenue was $2.54 billion for the second quarter, up 5 percent on an as-reported basis and up 6 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
Sports Direct Parent Gets Fiscal Year Lift From Acquisitions and Extra Week
The owner of the Sports Direct business in the U.K., and former owner of Bob’s and EMS in the U.S., got a lift from acquisitions and the 53rd week in the fiscal year ended April 30 to post mid-teens revenue growth while nearly doubling profit for the year.
Ammo, Inc. CEO Issues Letter to Shareholders and Employees
Ammo, Inc.’s new CEO outlined three major areas of focus: alignment and commitment from management; expansion of the reach and positioning of GunBroker.com; and enhancing margins, operational prowess, and brand strength for our Ammo division.
Update: Adidas Renews Manchester United Kit Deal Through 2035
The renewed agreement continues the partnership for an additional ten years, or until June 2035, and has a minimum cash guarantee of £900 million, or north of $1.1 billion, subject to certain adjustments.
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