Hoka, owned by Deckers Brands, opened its first retail store in Europe at Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden in London. The 1,750-square-foot space at 2-3 James Street sells the brand’s full line of footwear, apparel and accessories.
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Puma SE CEO Sees Return to Growth in the U.S. in 2024
In an interview Friday with Euro am Sonntag, the news outlet, Puma CEO Arne Freundt said he expected Puma to return to double-digit growth in China this year and return to growth in the U.S. in 2024.
Tilly’s Board Member Retires
Tilly’s Inc. announced in a regulatory filing that Bernard Zeichner retired from his position as a member of the Board of Directors, effective October 2.
Pentland Brands Appoints SVPs for Speedo, Ellesse and Canterbury
Pentland Brands appointed Simon Breckon as SVP for Speedo, Jack Richardson as SVP for Ellesse, Kickers and Mitre, and Luke Doddrell as SVP for Canterbury.
Smith x Oyuki Team Up on Design Collab For Winter 2023/24
For Winter 2023, Smith and Japanese snow brand Oyuki teamed up on a design collaboration celebrating the deep snow experience in the Niseko area on the northern island of Hokkaido. Illustrated by artist Mike Shankster and gracing Smith’s new Method Helmet and Squad Mag goggles, the collab features a graphic interpretation of the mythical Japanese […]
Smith x Oyuki Team Up on Design Collab For Winter 2023/24
For Winter 2023, Smith and Japanese snow brand Oyuki teamed up on a design collaboration celebrating the deep snow experience in the Niseko area on the northern island of Hokkaido. Illustrated by artist Mike Shankster and gracing Smith’s new Method Helmet and Squad Mag goggles, the collab features a graphic interpretation of the mythical Japanese […]
Smith Launches Method Helmet For On-Snow
Innovators across snow helmets and goggles for almost 60 years, Smith introduced its on-snow Method Helmet. The low profile in-mold construction of the Method Helmet fuses the exterior shell and EPS for a one-piece, lightweight design. Beneath the helmet’s shell are Smith’s latest safety innovations, including zonal Koroyd coverage for lightweight, energy-absorbing, and ventilated impact protection […]
Smith Launches Method Helmet For On-Snow
Innovators across snow helmets and goggles for almost 60 years, Smith introduced its on-snow Method Helmet. The low profile in-mold construction of the Method Helmet fuses the exterior shell and EPS for a one-piece, lightweight design. Beneath the helmet’s shell are Smith’s latest safety innovations, including zonal Koroyd coverage for lightweight, energy-absorbing, and ventilated impact protection […]
Baffin Introduces Lightweight Women’s Puffer Boot
Baffin’s Cloud, a new women’s winter boot, is an addition to the Canadian brand’s Ease Collection. Recommended during moderate to high levels of activity, Cloud features Baffin’s proprietary slip-resistant IceBite Grip technology for “greater slip resistance on ice than rubber.” A featherlight winter boot, Cloud features a tall, breathable nylon shell paired with drawstrings at […]
Baffin Introduces Lightweight Women’s Puffer Boot
Baffin’s Cloud, a new women’s winter boot available now, is an addition to the Canadian brand’s Ease Collection. Recommended during moderate to high levels of activity, Cloud features Baffin’s proprietary slip-resistant IceBite Grip technology for greater slip resistance on ice than rubber. A featherlight winter boot, Cloud features a tall, breathable nylon shell paired with […]
Salomon Revamps Apparel Category with Technical Snow Outerwear Line
Ahead of the 2023/24 winter season, Salomon introduced a shift in its technical outerwear apparel designs with the S/LAB QST GTX Pro snow kit, Moon Patrol GTX kit and Elixir line of insulated jackets. “Salomon has made a significant investment in the development of its snow apparel line this winter, and the product truly speaks for itself,” shared North American alpine […]
Blackcrows Opens New Storefront in Paris
French ski brand Blackcrows opened a new store and community gathering spot in Paris, France, on October 7, at 14 rue du Four.
Scarpa Unveils Next-Gen Maestrale, Gea Ski Boots
Scarpa, maker of high-performance footwear for mountain sports, is releasing a re-tooled Maestrale and Gea alpine-touring ski boot collection for Fall 2023/24. The new models continue the category of its AT boots, offering high performance for the climb up and the ski down, paired with sustainably sourced plant-based construction. In addition, in the lightweight ski-touring category, Scarpa is releasing […]
OR Cold Weather Deviator Line Excels Across a Range of Active Sports
Reflecting a brand heritage built on athlete-led design, the Outdoor Research seven-piece Deviator Collection for Fall 2023 is made for cold weather activities “when warmth is critical for stopping, but you also need the ability to shed heat and moisture on the go.” The collection pairs hybrid materials with emerging fabric technologies and athlete feedback and includes […]
Black Diamond Adds New Leadership to Specialty Sales and Key Accounts
Desiree Lindemann joins as director of key accounts and Roger Strong, returns to BD as director of specialty sales. Both report to Heath Christensen, VP of North American sales at Black Diamond Equipment, who rejoined the company earlier this year.
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