Thule Group named Mattias Ankarberg as the new president and CEO of the company. To secure a seamless transition, Magnus Welander will remain in his role until Ankarberg finishes his current position.
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Moosejaw Launching Consumer Resale Gear Program
Moosejaw will launch ReTrail, a resale program, on February 9. The online platform lets customers buy and sell their previously owned gear directly on the retailer’s site.
Adidas’ Head Of Global Marketing Departs
Vicky Free has left her role as global head of marketing at Adidas, according to Adweek.
Tread Labs Debuts Lifestyle Sandals For Spring 2023
Tread Labs, the performance insole brand, released its lifestyle sandal collection for men and women built on its “Your Support Group” system of comfort, pain relief and performance. The brand “guarantees the sandals against defects in workmanship and materials for the product’s useful life, and all outsoles are replaceable at an additional cost.” “We saw […]

New Balance Opens Retail Concept In Boston
New Balance opened the second experiential store concept at 124 Newbury Street in Boston. The first store opened in Guangzhou, China, in December 2022.
Kohl’s Names New Chief Merchant
Kohl’s named 25-year retail veteran Nick Jones as chief merchandising and digital officer, reporting to CEO Tom Kingsbury, effective in March.
Dick’s SG Plans 200 Trade-in Events In First Half Of 2023
Dick’s Sporting Goods and SidelineSwap are building on the success of the 60 trade-in events they executed in 2022 and expanding their partnership to offer 200 trade-in events in 19 states through the first half of 2023.
OHM Fitness Sets Expansion For Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, South Florida
OHM Fitness awarded three new territories and seven additional franchise licenses in developing regions in January 2023.
Ashworth Taps ProQuip Golf As U.K., Ireland Distributor
Ashworth is back in U.K. and Ireland golf stores for 2023 and beyond. The iconic apparel brand and its Golfman logo will soon be seen on British and Irish fairways thanks to a new agreement between Ashworth owners YGM Group and ProQuip Golf.

Snoop Dog Teams Up With Skechers For Super Bowl Campaign
Skechers teamed up with Snoop Dogg for this year’s Super Bowl campaign. “I’m a man of the people. I’m excited to partner with Skechers, who always brings something for everyone—just like me.” In the thirty-second, Skechers x Snoop Dogg commercial, which will air in the U.S. and Canada during the fourth quarter of the Super […]
BJ’s Wholesale Club Adding First Store In Tennessee; Adds To Florida, Georgia
BJ’s Wholesale Club will continue its expansion of new club locations in the upcoming months, including opening its very first club in the state of Tennessee by the first half of the year.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Promotes Tracy To VP
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit has promoted Mark Tracy to vice president. He will continue to oversee Yamaha Marine Power Sales and marketing teams, with the added responsibility of the Marine Customer Experience team.
Thrasio Hires Amazon Vet As President, Chief Commercial Officer
Thrasio Holdings, Inc., parent company of Wise Owl Outfitters and more than 200 other Amazon and e-commerce brands, tapped Steven Shure as president and chief commercial officer. Danny Boockvar takes on a new position as president, mergers and acquisitions and new ventures.
Dick’s Announces Redemption of Outstanding 3.25 Percent Convertible Senior Notes
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. has called all of its outstanding 3.25 percent Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 for redemption on April 18, 2023.
Wolverine World Wide Declares Cash Dividend
The Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 10 cents per share of common stock.