Velous Footwear Introduces Hoya Adjustable Recovery Slide

Velous Footwear expanded its line of recovery sandals with the Hoya Adjustable Slide, created to help feet, ankles, knees, and legs recover quickly from participation in sports or strenuous activities, with the brand’s patent-pending Tri-Motion Technology. “The Hoya Adjustable Slide rounds out our recovery sandal lineup and features an adjustable upper for a custom fit,” […]

Solo Brands Swings To Q1 Profit As Sales And Margins Expand

Solo Brands, Inc. saw net sales increase 7.3 percent to $88.2 million in the first quarter from $82.2 million in the first quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily driven by new strategic partnerships and continued market penetration within the wholesale sales channel.

Vista Outdoor Posts Heavy Loss On Impairment Charge

Vista Outdoor reported a net loss of $294 million after taking an impairment charge of $374 million. Adjusted earnings per share were down 47.1 percent on a sales decline of 8 percent and lower gross margins.  Vista forecast sales for the current year to decline by about 6.5 percent. 

Skechers Sponsors Pickleball Canada National Championship

Skechers reported it signed an agreement naming the brand as the Official Footwear Sponsor of the Pickleball Canada National Championship, beginning with the 2023 season.  “We launched Skechers Viper Court footwear to a positive reaction from the pickleball community, athletes and fans,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “Skechers currently sponsors every major elite professional pickleball tour […]

Brooks Invests In Community, People And Product To Build On Performance Run Category

Brooks reported strong brand demand in the first quarter across retail channels as it surmounted pandemic-related supply chain and inventory hurdles and brought innovation to market through new products and experiences. Brooks’ product innovation and human-based insights continue as the brand “looks to meet the evolving needs of runners.” Brooks’ advancements in nitrogen-infused midsoles, offered […]

Callaway Apparel Welcomes 2023 Brand Ambassadors

Callaway Apparel reported it signed PGA Tour professionals Harry Hall and Brian Stuard as brand ambassadors, joining LPGA pro Emma Talley. “We are proud to have these two talented golfers joining Callaway Apparel as brand ambassadors,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry Ellis International. “Harry and Brian are a perfect combination of a young star […]

Norrøna Hires New U.S. Sales Manager

Norrøna hired Andi Malboeuf as the U.S. sales manager. She comes to the role from QuietKat, an e-bike company owned by Vista Outdoors, where she was the national sales manager.