Adding to its portfolio of league partnerships, which already includes the NHL, MLB and PLL. Champion will debut the partnership with a drop of exclusive, limited styles for the NFL at Fanatics Fest NYC, held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center June 20-22.
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EXEC: Topo Leads Parent’s Brands Portfolio on Strong Q1 Growth; DBI’s Brands DTC Fell
The parent company of DSW, The Shoe Co. and Rubino retail brands, and owner of Topo Athletic, Keds, Le Tigre, Hush Puppies, and other footwear brands, reported a “soft start” to 2025 amid an unpredictable macroeconomic environment and deteriorating consumer sentiment.
Club Champion Fitting Studio Opens in Golfinity Austin
The integration with Club Champion enables Golfinity to expand its performance offerings and deliver a more comprehensive golf experience for customers. This single-bay concept within an existing golf business is a new concept for Club Champion, and Golfinity Austin will serve as a test market.
Twin Vee PowerCats Acquires Bahama Boat Works
Twin Vee said it plans to elevate the Bahama Boat Works product by “seamlessly integrating” Twin Vee’s innovation and engineering expertise. The key to this transition is the continued involvement of Bahama’s master boat builder, Scott Henley, who is “one of the most prolific and respected figures in the marine industry.”
NRF: Summer Import Cargo Forecast to Surge but Full Year is Expected Down
Ports have not yet reported numbers for May but Global Port Tracker projected the month at down 13.4 percent from April and down 8.1 percent year-over-year. Volume is expected to surge over the summer and then expected to drop sharply for the remainder of 2025, with large year-over-year declines seen partly because imports in late 2024.
Hanes Names S&S Activewear Exclusive Distributor for Printwear
The exclusive distributor of the Hanes brand in the North American printwear channel will carry the full range of Hanes styles and also offer deeper inventory positions and enhanced availability across its national distribution network to support decorators and promotional partners.
Nordstrom Rack Plans to Open Locations in Texas and Georgia
Nordstrom announced plans to open two Nordstrom Rack locations in Flower Mound, TX (30,000 square feet) and Suwanee, GA (34,000 square feet) this fall. Nordstrom operates over 350 Nordstrom, Nordstrom Local and Nordstrom Rack locations.
Dick’s SG Promotes Amanda Bonzo to VP Communications
Dick’s Sporting Goods promoted Amanda Bonzo to VP of communications. She joined Dick’s as senior director of communications in 2020 and took over as communications lead from former chief communications officer Peter Land in 2023.
Beyond Yoga Opens First East Coast Store
The 2,760-square-foot store in in Greenwich, CT is the Levi’s-owned brand’s largest to date and eighth overall. The company has additional store openings planned for later this year in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood, Westport, CT and Marin, CA.
IFit Partners with Xponential Fitness to Add Club Pilates and YogaSix Classes to Fitness Library
The membership-based fitness platform, which offers interactive, virtual workouts for home fitness equipment, has expanded its fitness library to include member access to content from Club Pilates and YogaSix.
Survey: What is the Price Increase Cutoff for Consumers to Drop a Purchase?
A recent survey conducted by ESW, compiled in “Impact of Tariffs on Purchasing Decisions,” reveals that 6 in 10 U.S. consumers will not absorb a 10 percent or greater increase in pricing at checkout due to tariffs.
Tom Mackin, Former Rapala/VMC President, Passes Away
“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tom Mackin, former President of Rapala VMC USA and longtime member of the Rapala VMC group executive committee. Tom dedicated over 30 years of his life to the Rapala brand, helping to shape its legacy with passion, integrity and visionary leadership. He had recently entered retirement,” shard Viellard, Cyrille Viellard, president and CEO of Rapala/VMC.
Wilson Expands Caitlin Clark’s Signature Basketball Line with Four New Designs
Wilson expanded its signature basketball line in collaboration with Caitlin Clark, the U.S. professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever and the WNBA. The four new basketballs are called Embrace, Aspire, Oasis, and Envision.
GT Golf Supply Acquires Global Rights and IP of the Clicgear Golf Pushcart Brand
The company, backed by Kinzie Capital Partners LP, acquired the global rights to the Clicgear golf pushcart brand and all associated intellectual property from Clicgear Industrial Design Ltd. GT Golf said Clicgear is the leading brand in the golf pushcart market.
Lazydays Holdings Completes Sale of Two Additional RV Sales Locations
The company has sold its Fort Pierce, FL and Mesa, AZ locations to General R.V. Center, Inc. In the coming weeks, the companies expect to complete the remaining divestiture in Longmont, CO.
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