Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced the promotion of Isabel Soriano as president of International and the appointment of Katherine Cousins as global brand president, Sperry.
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Nordstrom’s Q1 Shows Sequential Improvement In Sales Trends
Nordstrom Inc. reported a loss in the first quarter, as expected while showing continued strength in online sales. The retailer said sequential improvement in sales trends of more than 700 basis points relative to fourth quarter, but overall sales were down 13 percent versus the 2019 first quarter.
Private Equity Firm Naxicap Acquires Stromer
Naxicap Partners, a European private equity firm, has reached an agreement to acquire Stromer, the Swiss e-bike brand.
Sea To Summit Partners With New Sales Agencies In Canada
Sea to Summit, the adventure equipment brand headquartered in Western Australia, has partnered with two new sales agencies across Canada.
Polygiene Hires Commercial Director For EMEA Region
Polygiene announced the appointment of the sport and outdoor industry and ISPO veteran Markus Hefter as commercial director for the EMEA region.
Oxygen Plus Completes Acquisition Of O2 Naked Air
Oxygen Plus (O+), based in Minneapolis, MN, completed the acquisition of California-based recreational oxygen company, O2 Naked Air.
City Gear Opens In Lake Charles
Hibbett announced the opening of a City Gear store in Lake Charles, LA.
Patrick Mouratoglou Joins Slinger Bag’s Global Ambassador Team
Slinger Bag Inc. announced that tennis coach and sports commentator, Patrick Mouratoglou will join the brand’s Ambassador team led by Tommy Haas, former ATP No. 2 ranked player and Olympic silver medalist, who was named Chief Ambassador earlier this year. The team also includes doubles tennis players Bob and Mike Bryan and tennis coaching Nick […]
CBP And Nike Inc. Partner To Fight Counterfeits
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a new formal partnership arrangement with Nike Inc. as part of the Donations Acceptance Program. Under its partnership with CBP, Nike Inc. is donating proprietary technology to aid in authenticating a variety of Nike Inc. merchandise and prevent counterfeit products from entering the U.S.
CZG Completes Colt Acquisition
Colt Holding Company LLC announced CZG Group has successfully closed its acquisition of 100 percent of the equity interest in Colt, the parent company of the U.S. firearms manufacturer, Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC and its Canadian subsidiary, Colt Canada Corporation.
Wilson To Open First Stores To Support Sportswear Collection
Wilson Sporting Goods plans to open its first stores to support the launch of its first apparel lifestyle collection, Wilson Sportswear.
Castore To Sponsor Wolverhampton
Castore will replace Adidas as kit supplier to Wolverhampton, marking the Liverpool-based brand’s first partnership with a Premier League soccer team.
Core Health & Fitness Makes Key Hires
Core Health & Fitness welcomed back Simon Overing as European sales manager and Adam Maloney as territory manager, Midwest region
Varsity Brands Appoints Chief Information Officer
Varsity Brands announced that 25-year technology veteran Edwina Payne has joined the company as chief information officer, effective immediately. In this capacity, Payne will report to CEO Adam Blumenfeld and assume direct responsibility for the accelerated uptake of Varsity Brands’ technology transformation.
Hurley Opens Store In Asbury Park
Hurley has opened its first store in New Jersey in Asbury Park. The location marks the surf brand’s first East Coast location outside of Florida.
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