Nike Seeing “Significant” North America Reversal

Nike Inc.’s earnings in its third quarter ended February 28 came in well-ahead of Wall Street guidance while sales were slightly ahead. North American sales were down 4 percent in the period but Mark Parker, president and CEO, said the company is seeing “a significant reversal of trend in North America, as momentum accelerates through the scaling of new innovation platforms and differentiated Nike Consumer Experiences expand across the marketplace.”

Croakies To Sponsor GoPro Mountain Games

Croakies has reached an agreement with the Vail Valley Foundation to expand its sponsorship of the 2018 GoPro Mountain Games as Official Outdoor Retention Products Company for the event.

Katadyn Group Hires Global Head Of Digital

Katadyn Group welcomed Teresa Coryell House to the team as new global head of digital. Coryell House comes to Katadyn Group with over 20 years of experience in digital marketing and e-commerce with a number of notable brands, including Yoplait and Halo Top.

Dick’s CEO Pens Op-Ed Urging Congress To Act On Guns

In an op-ed in the Washington Post,  Ed Stack, CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods, urged Congress to pass stricter gun laws. He wrote in part, “The majority of Americans are demanding that members of Congress take a stand and be brave enough to do their jobs.”

Uncharted Names Brad Drennan Director of Consumer Experience

Uncharted Supply Co., makers of full-package emergency preparedness systems, has named Brad Drennan as director of consumer experience, where he will use his experience in sales and customer-centric roles to further drive customer satisfaction and achieve brand goals for 2018.

Dick’s Touts Growth Opportunities In Footwear And Apparel

Speaking last week at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Consumer and Retail Technology Conference, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ officials elaborated on its exit from the fitness tracker category and challenges in firearms. But much of its presentation was spent discussing growth opportunities on the footwear and apparel side with brands including Nike, Adidas, Brooks and Patagonia as well as its numerous private labels.

Crocs Brings Back Drew Barrymore Campaign

The second year of the “Come As You Are” marketing campaign is led by a feature film-inspired musical starring a singing and dancing Drew Barrymore, with versions featuring the brand’s global celebrity cast.