Foot Locker, Inc. hired Blanca Gonzalez as senior vice president and general manager of its WSS banner, effective May 15. Gonzales joins Foot Locker from Nike, Inc., where she was the vice president of North America product merchandising.
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USTA Names Managing Director, Strategy And Innovation
The U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) hired Liz McSorley in the newly-created position of managing director, Strategy and Innovation. McSorley, will work from Orlando, FL, reporting to Craig Morris, USTA’s chief executive, Community Tennis.
Moncler SPA’s Q1 Sales Expand 23 Percent
Moncler S.p.A. reported sales grew 23 percent on a reported and currency-neutral basis in the first quarter with healthy double-digit growth in the DTC channel at the Moncler and Stone Island brands.
Golftec Opens Location In Winston-Salem
Golftec opened a new 2,950-square-foot instruction and club fitting center in Winston-Salem, NC.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Appoints Chairman
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. announced that its board of directors appointed President and CEO Bob Eddy as board chairman, effective June 15. Eddy succeeds Chris Baldwin, who will remain on its board as a director.
Moncler Names Stone Island CEO
Moncler Group hired Robert Triefus as CEO of the Stone Island brand, effective June 1. Moncler acquired the Italian high-end streetwear and fashion brand in 2020.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Show Returns With New Floor Plan
Outdoor Retailer reported it changed its floor plan for the upcoming summer show, June 19-21, in Salt Lake City, UT, to be organized by activity. “The top reason our industry attends or exhibits at Outdoor Retailer is to discover new products, new brands, new partnerships, and connections. So, we’ve redesigned the layout of the show […]
Fieldsheer Named Official Provider And Partner Of Meyer Shank Racing Team
Fieldsheer, a technology company that manufactures temperature-controlled apparel under the Mobile Warming and Mobile Cooling brands, reported it is the official cooling and heated apparel partner of Meyer Shank Racing (MSR). Under the terms of the multi-year partnership, Fieldsheer will provide all Meyer Shank Racing team members and crew with clothing from both lines to […]
Fleet Feet Collabs With Rabbit On S23 Running Collection
Fleet Feet and rabbit collaborated on a Summer 2023 running apparel collection to be released May 10, featuring exclusive colorways and new styles. “As a run specialty retailer, one of Fleet Feet’s main priorities is to provide customers with the latest running apparel, and our collaboration with rabbit is a testament to that,” said Catherine […]
Skratch Labs Introduces Mango + Tangerine Hydration Sport Drink Mix
Skratch Labs released a new, limited-time flavor of its Hydration Sport Drink Mix—Mango + Tangerine, made with natural fruit, sugar and the “optimal electrolyte profile” to replace what is lost in sweat and provide energy during a workout. By eliminating “functionless ingredients,” including artificial sweeteners and colors, athletes can “avoid flavor fatigue and GI issues” […]
SidelineSwap Secures Investment From eBay
SidelineSwap, the online marketplace for new and used sporting goods, announced a strategic investment from eBay Ventures, the corporate venture arm of eBay, Inc., and follows an investment in November 2022 from DSG Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Dick’s Sporting Goods.
REI Chicago Employees Vote To Unionize
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), announced Thursday that, by an overwhelming majority vote of nearly 84 percent, workers at REI, Inc. in Chicago, IL, voted to join the RWDSU, making this the fourth unionized REI store in the country.
Adidas Maintains Guidance Despite Flat Q1 Growth From Yeezy Impact, Inventory Issues
Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden said the first quarter ended a little better than expected as the company eked out flattish sales growth globally and a small operating profit despite the termination of the Yeezy business. Gulden said sales were up 9 percent for the quarter ended March 31 when excluding the Yeezy business.
Iron Valley Supply Hires Account Manager
ron Valley Supply hired Joe Lombardi as an account manager.
Johnson Outdoors Fiscal Q2 Profit Up On Sale Of Military And Commercial Tent Business
Johnson Outdoors, Inc. reported total company net sales increased 7 percent to $202.1 million in the fiscal second quarter ended March 31. Operating profits declined for the period but were offset by a gain on the sale of the Military and Commercial Tents product lines in the Camping segment.
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