Original Penguin by Munsingwear, a division of Perry Ellis International, launched its Spring 2023 Racquet and Paddle collections for men and women designed for performance, style and sustainability. “The new Original Penguin Racquet and Paddle collections highlight the importance we place on performance for today’s athlete,” stated Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO, Perry Ellis International. “Our design […]
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NRF Promotes From Within For Foundation Executive Director
The National Retail Federation promoted Adam Lukoskie to executive director of the NRF Foundation. He had been the Foundation’s vice president.
Score Sports Adds Board Member
Score Sports, a maker of youth team sports uniforms and equipment based in Wilmington, CA, appointed FIFA World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach to its Board of Directors.
Authentic Brands Group Partners With Allen Iverson
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) formed a partnership with Allen Iverson, the legendary guard from the Philadelphia 76ers and long-time Reebok sponsor. ABG acquired Reebok in February 2022.
White Mountain Footwear Acquired By American Exchange Group
American Exchange Group reported its acquisition of White Mountain Footwear. The acquisition builds on American Exchange Group’s acquisition of Aerosoles in January 2022.
Report: U.S. Discretionary Retail Spending Dips In 2022
The NPD Group is reporting that total unit sales of U.S. discretionary general merchandise in 2022 were 7 percent lower than the prior year, and sales revenue fell 2 percent.
Rvelocity Files For IPO
Rvelocity filed an S-1 to raise approximately $10 million through an initial public offering.
Hodgdon Powder Company Adds R&D Chief
Hodgdon Powder Company tapped Steve Faintich as VP, research and development.
High Speed Gear Acquires BlackPoint Tactical
High Speed Gear reported it acquired BlackPoint Tactical, the manufacturer of custom, hand-crafted holsters headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.
Galway Bay Enters Retail Space Through Repspark
Galway Bay, the manufacturer of rainwear for the golf industry, has entered the retail market through the digital commerce platform RepSpark.
Neiman Marcus Names Two C-Level Execs
Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) hired Nabil Aliffi as chief brand officer. Stefanie Tsen Ward received a promotion to chief retail officer. Both are newly created positions reporting to Ryan Ross, president, Neiman Marcus Brand.
Srixon Announces New Generation Of Soft Feel Golf Balls
Srixon will launch the latest edition of its Soft Feel golf balls on February 16 in North America. The soft feel balls offer golfers a comfortable feel at impact. With a FastLayer Core, Speed Dimple Pattern and a soft, thin cover for an enhanced greenside spin, Soft Feel delivers ball speeds while balancing distance and […]
Nite Ize Reinvents The Split Ring Two Ways
Nite Ize released its DualPass Dual Chamber Key Ring and O-Series Gated Key Ring. Available at retail in early spring, the two key rings offer a familiar split ring silhouette with ease of use. “The split ring has been a tried and true keychain solution for decades, without much evolution,” said Rick Case, Nite Ize […]
Gordini Introduces Forge Intelligent Heated Gloves For FW23/24
Gordini introduces the Forge heated gloves with clim8 technology for FW 2023/24. Clim8 heat technology monitors and warms the hands like a thermostat, automatically turning the heat on and off according to the user’s needs and body temperature. The brand will also expand its Thindown glove collection with three styles in its Front Line backcountry […]
Sierra Designs Expands “Pushing The Limits” Collection For 2023
Sierra Designs expanded its Pushing the Limits collection with two new product releases, the Elemental Quilt and Flex Hike daypack. The Elemental Quilt, available Spring 2023, shown right, is a hybrid sleeping bag and quilt made with a PFC-free 100 percent recycled 10D nylon ripstop shell and liner and 100 percent recycled SierraLoft Eco synthetic […]
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