As part of the brand’s strategy to grow its presence in key markets throughout North America, Helly Hansen also opened new stores in Newport, RI and Vancouver, BC for a total of 13 doors in North America.
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Life Time Opens Club in Boulder’s 29th Street Mall
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Beau Lake Welcomes World-Champion SUP Racer as CXO
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RVIA: RV Shipments Growth Trends Higher in 2025 YTD Period
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Dr. Martens Taps Industry Vet Paul Zadoff as President, Americas
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American Athletic Conference Launches American RISE Ventures
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Life Time Life Opens Phase One of Indiana Athletic Club
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Savage Arms Makes Key Appointments to Leadership Team
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Walmart Restructures; Cuts Roughly 1,500 Corporate Jobs
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Hoka and Ugg Parent Deckers Brands Names New Board of Directors Chair
Davis succeeds Michael F. Devine, III, who is retiring from the Board after over 14 years of service, including six years as chair. Her appointment is effective immediately.
Strava to Acquire Cycling Training App
Strava, which last month announced the purchase of running training app Runna, plans to acquire cycling training app The Breakaway.
Deckers Posts Fifth Straight Year of Double-Digit Revenue and EPS Growth
Hoka brand net sales increased 10.0 percent, Ugg brand net sales increased 3.6 percent, and Other brands net sales, which now includes Teva, Ahnu and Koolaburra, decreased 6.3 percent year-over-year.
On Elects Helena Helmersson to Board of Directors
Helmersson brings a wealth of experience from her long-standing career in the fashion industry. She served as the CEO of H&M Group from 2020 to 2024. She began her career at H&M in 1997 as a business controller in the company’s buying office and advanced through key leadership roles.
Ross Stores Sees Flat Q1 Comps, Withdraws FY Guidance On Tarrif Impact
Ross Stores Inc. reported flat same-store sales in the first quarter ended May 4 due to a slow start to spring selling. The off-pricer predicted a slight decline in second-quarter earnings and also withdrew its guidance for the full year due to margin pressures tied to tariffs on Chinese imports.
Cole Haan to Launch Performance Golf Apparel Line Spring 2026
The global American lifestyle, footwear and accessories brand, reported signing an exclusive agreement with Catapult Group to introduce a new performance apparel division. Cole Haan Golf Apparel will launch globally in Spring 2026, with racket sports and performance lifestyle collections to follow.
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